Experience the breathtaking beauty of Canterbury’s volcanic landscape while enjoying a unique gin tasting at Akaroa Craft Distillery. Book your HeliGin tour now!
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Canterbury’s volcanic landscape while enjoying a unique gin tasting at Akaroa Craft Distillery. Book your HeliGin tour now!
- Garden City Helicopters - Upon checking in at reception, guests will be weighed and shown a safety video. The pilot will greet and assist in boarding the helicopter for departure to Akaroa.
- Christchurch - Experience a bird’s-eye view of Christchurch’s journey to recovery, observing vacant city blocks and the reconstruction of buildings along…
- Garden City Helicopters - Upon checking in at reception, guests will be weighed and shown a safety video. The pilot will greet and assist in boarding the helicopter for departure to Akaroa.
- Christchurch - Experience a bird’s-eye view of Christchurch’s journey to recovery, observing vacant city blocks and the reconstruction of buildings along the evolving skyline.
The pilot will highlight the severely damaged ChristChurch Cathedral and the nearby Transitional Cathedral that has temporarily replaced it. Fly over the new sports stadium and discover the city’s future vision.
As the flight heads towards the coast, hover over Lyttelton Harbour (Whakaraupo) and admire the volcanic coves and bays of the Banks Peninsula from above. The return journey skirts the outskirts of Christchurch, including the suburbs of Sumner and Redcliffs, where affluent residents also faced the devastation of New Zealand’s second deadliest natural disaster.
Conclude the helicopter tour back at the starting point, with a renewed appreciation for this historic city rising from the ashes.

- Snacks
- Live tour commentary in English
- Taste of Akaroa Harbour through local gin samples
- Snacks
- Live tour commentary in English
- Taste of Akaroa Harbour through local gin samples
Gain a comprehensive view of Christchurch’s journey to recovery as you observe the vacant city blocks and the reconstruction of damaged buildings along the city’s evolving skyline.
The pilot highlights the severely damaged ChristChurch Cathedral and the nearby Transitional Cathedral that has temporarily replaced it. Fly over the new sports stadium and…
Gain a comprehensive view of Christchurch’s journey to recovery as you observe the vacant city blocks and the reconstruction of damaged buildings along the city’s evolving skyline.
The pilot highlights the severely damaged ChristChurch Cathedral and the nearby Transitional Cathedral that has temporarily replaced it. Fly over the new sports stadium and discover the city’s future aspirations.
As the flight heads towards the coast, hover over Lyttelton Harbour (Whakaraupo) and admire the volcanic coves and bays of the Banks Peninsula from above. The return path glides along the outskirts of Christchurch, including the suburbs of Sumner and Redcliffs, where affluent residents also faced the impact of New Zealand’s second deadliest natural disaster.
Conclude the helicopter tour at the starting point, with a renewed appreciation for this historic city rising from the ashes.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.