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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Bottled water
New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers

Overview

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Sour along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of Canterbury's glaciers only accessible by helicopter. After lunch, follow the wandering braids of the stony river, past Lake Coleridge & into the blockbuster scenery of the Craigieburn Basin. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)

Meeting points

25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Canterbury Region (Pass By)

Fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge
Mackenzie Basin (Pass By)

Fly over the expansive Mackenzie Basin and down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo

Land at Tekapo airport and if you wish explore the township and shores.

10 minutes
Lake Pukaki (Pass By)

Fly over the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass By)

Fly past New Zealand's largest mountain
Tasman Glacier (Pass By)

Fly past New Zealand's largest glacier
Murchison (Pass By)

Fly towards the Murchison Glacier and swing around north into the Godley Valley
N/A (Pass By)

Pass over the Rangitata River Valley
Rakaia

The mighty Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers and is fed by a number of glaciers at the head of the valley. Touch down at the top of the River for a picnic.

30 minutes
Lake Coleridge (Pass By)

Lake Coleridge is located in the Canterbury high country and is situated in an over-deepened valley formed by a glacier over 20,000 years ago.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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