Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour | 20 minutes

15 Reviews | Christchurch
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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
2 Adults x $192.61
$385.22
Approx Total
$385.22

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Live commentary from pilot
  • A fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour

Overview

Ōtautahi, Christchurch, a city of exploration, where urban regeneration, culture and heritage thrives. Constantly evolving, giving visitors something new to explore. Take in views of the newest city in New Zealand. See the lush greenery of the “Garden City” . Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens & Deans Bush/ Pūtaringamotu, home to native bush forest featuring kahikatea trees that are up to 600 years old. The central city a mixture of new urban precincts & old historic buildings that have been restored after the earthquakes. View the Christchurch Cathedral as it is rebuilt. The red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes now a holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project. Onto the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula to view extinct volcanoes making up Akaroa and Diamond Harbours. A coastline view north of Pegasus Bay as you travel over Sumner and New Brighton Beaches towards the stunning Southern Alps and farmed Canterbury Plains.

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Garden City Helicopters

    After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.

    5 minutes

  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens (Pass By)

    An aerial view of the many green spaces of Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Such as: Dean Bush, The Red Zone and Hagley Park. Within Hagley Park is the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. A 21 hectare park with more than 10 different gardens framed by mature trees and expansive lawns, which are mostly contained within a loop of the Avon River.

  • Christchurch Cathedral (Pass By)

    Christchurch Cathedral is the focal point of Cathedral Square in the heart of Otautahi, Christchurch. This place of Anglican worship, which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake. View down on the repair work being done to restore this city landmark.

  • Avon River (Pass By)

    Look down on the red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes prior to the earthquakes and now a holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project

  • Lyttelton Harbour (Pass By)

    Look down on Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō, one of two major inlets of Banks Peninsula. A harbour formed by an ancient volcano that has been flooded by the sea. A busy port for the city of Christchurch.

  • Diamond Harbour (Pass By)

    View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour

  • Quail Island (Pass By)

    View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour

  • Port Hills (Pass By)

    View the Port Hills, a range of hills in Canterbury, named because they lie between the city of Christchurch and the sea port at Lyttelton. They are an eroded remnant of the Lyttelton volcano.

  • Godley Head (Pass By)

    Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing

  • New Brighton Beach (Pass By)

    From Waimairi to Southshore, the New Brighton beaches are just one of the many of Pegasus Bay. The New Brighton pier is the longest in Australasia, an icon of the Canterbury region.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

15 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    13
  • 4 stars
    0
  • 3 stars
    1
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    1

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 13 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

It’s easy and very professional. Great communication friendly and welcoming. The reception briefing and information was great.

Fabulous first helicopter flight!

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great time! Jake was not only a wonderful pilot, but a fabulous “tour guide” as well. He shared lots of information regarding Christchurch and the surrounding area. It was a fabulous first helicopter ride… would definitely do it again!

Worth your dollar

Published on Dec, 2023

Absolutely amazing ride and lovely pilot. We even got offers a chance to go on a tour which made the day more special. Would recommend to all.

Fantastic views and commentary.

Published on Feb, 2023

Fantastic. Loved this. Mother in law first time in a helicopter, and she loved it. Great views and very scenic. Heaps of knowledge about the area and made our tour very pleasant. Thank you again. Highly recommended.

christchurch complimentary flyover, from Asure Quality

Published on Jul, 2021

most enjoyable, starting from the briefing to take off and the flight, the highlight was the tour of the facilities and the understanding of the training, the interaction with other services, and to witness preparation and the organization of emergency services. our family left with a greater understanding, of the organization that our farm business supports, by annual subscription. Thank you and, Regards Peter Withell,on behalf of Raywell Farm Ltd.

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