Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
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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.
Itinerary
Garden City Helicopters
5 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.Christchurch Botanic Gardens(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAn 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)
Admission Ticket FreeChristchurch 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)
Admission Ticket FreeLook 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 projectLyttelton Harbour(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLook 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)
Admission Ticket FreeView the beauty of the Diamond HarbourQuail Island(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeView Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond HarbourPort Hills(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeView 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)
Admission Ticket FreeAwaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.Sumner Beach(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishingNew Brighton Beach(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFrom 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.
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GBP 149.94
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