• Garden City Helicopters - Begin your journey with a safety briefing before taking off from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport. Enjoy a helicopter ride to see Otautahi, Christchurch from above.

• Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Get an aerial perspective of the lush green spaces in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, including Dean Bush, The Red Zone, and Hagley Park. Within Hagley Park, you’ll find the Christchurch Botanical Gardens, a 21-hectare park featuring over 10 different gardens, mature trees, and expansive lawns, mostly encircled by the Avon River.

• Christchurch Cathedral - Located in the heart of Otautahi, Christchurch, the Christchurch Cathedral is the centerpiece of Cathedral Square. This Anglican place of worship was severely damaged in the 2011 earthquake. Observe the ongoing repair work to restore this iconic city landmark from above.

• Avon River - Look down on Christchurch’s red zone, an area once filled with homes before the earthquakes. It is now part of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project, a holistic initiative to reconnect people, river, and land.

• Lyttelton Harbour - View Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō from above, one of the two major inlets of Banks Peninsula. This harbour, formed by an ancient volcano and now flooded by the sea, serves as a bustling port for Christchurch.

• Diamond Harbour - Take in the stunning views of Diamond Harbour.

• Quail Island - See Quail Island from the air, Canterbury’s largest island located in Diamond Harbour.

• Port Hills - Observe the Port Hills, a range of hills in Canterbury that lie between Christchurch and the Lyttelton sea port. These hills are the eroded remnants of the Lyttelton volcano.

• Godley Head - Awaroa/Godley Head features magnificent coastal military defense sites built during World War Two.

• Sumner Beach - Sumner Beach is a coastal suburb popular for surfing, swimming, and sea fishing.

• New Brighton Beach - Stretching from Waimairi to Southshore, the New Brighton beaches are part of Pegasus Bay. The New Brighton pier, the longest in Australasia, is an iconic landmark of the Canterbury region.

• Live commentary from pilot
• A fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour

Kia Ora! Welcome to Christchurch or Ōtautahi, a city of discovery where heritage, culture, and urban restoration flourishes. Continuously transforming, there’s always a fresh experience for visitors. Marvel at the newest urbanscape of New Zealand. Admire the verdant charm of the so-called “Garden City”. Explore Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens and Deans Bush/ Pūtaringamotu, home to native forest highlighted by ancient kahikatea trees, some reaching 600 years old. The city centre blends newly developed urban zones with restored historic edifices hit by earthquakes. Look upon the rebuilding of the Christchurch Cathedral. Visit the Red Zone, once a residential zone, now the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project - a holistic initiative that promotes connection between people, the river, and the land. Extend your trip to Port Hills, Banks Peninsula to see the extinct volcanoes comprising Akaroa and Diamond Harbours. Take in impressive vistas of the north coastline of Pegasus Bay as you traverse Sumner and New Brighton Beaches, all while heading towards the awe-inspiring Southern Alps and the pastoral landscapes of the Canterbury Plains.

• No Child prices
• Infant age is 0 to 2 years old are free and must be seated on the lap of a fare paying adult
• Customers in wheelchairs will need to be able to lift themselves in the helicopter or have a care person to help them. A fare will be require if care person must travel with.
• Trip is weather dependent
• We require a minimum number of fares for flights to depart. Flight will be cancelled if minimum number of fares is not reached.
• Pilot will decide on seating of passengers in the helicopter. Pilot must operate helicopter within the weight and balance requirements of the aircraft
• You must reconfirm you booking 24 hours prior to departure to check weather conditions
• Passengers will be weighed on check in, we will ask on booking for your estimated weight
• weight limitations apply

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.