Rakaia Glaciers in Christchurch

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Rakaia Glaciers

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20 Sept
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21 Sept
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23 Sept
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Rakaia Glaciers

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Highlights

Get to know the real untouched New Zealand as you take off over the Canterbury Plains towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River. Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished blockbuster film set, followed by the curious rockscape of Castle Hill. See the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide, climbing up & over the ridgeline, to debut at the mighty Rakaia River. Without another aircraft in sight come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets, the rarely visited Lyell & Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops & turquoise waters of the the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the amphitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption. Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge and return over the Canterbury Plains, inbound for Christchurch. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)

Itinerary

  • Canterbury Region(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Take off over the gridded Canterbury Plains
  • Tasman Glacier(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    See the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacier
  • Waimakariri River(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Fly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River
  • Craigieburn(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film set
  • Castle Hill(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    See the curious rock-scape of Castle Hill
  • Lake Pearson(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Catch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide
  • Lake Coleridge(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns on
  • Rakaia

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Pass over the mighty Rakaia River and come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets - the rarely visited Lyell and Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops and turquoise waters of the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the ampitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption.

What's included

INCLUDED

A picnic lunch overlooking the Rakaia Glaciers
New Zealand Wine and beer is included. Champagne/Spirits are an extra cost.

Additional information

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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

Location

Provider

Christchurch Helicopters

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