Rakaia Glaciers
Rakaia Glaciers
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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)
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Canterbury Region(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTake off over the gridded Canterbury PlainsTasman Glacier(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacierWaimakariri River(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri RiverCraigieburn(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeNotice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film setCastle Hill(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the curious rock-scape of Castle HillLake Pearson(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeCatch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divideLake Coleridge(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeRise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns onRakaia
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreePass 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.
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Christchurch Helicopters