- Garden City Helicopters - After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.
- Live pilot commentary
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.