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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)
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Canterbury Region(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata GorgeMackenzie Basin(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the expansive Mackenzie Basin and down to the aquamarine glow of Lake TekapoLake Tekapo
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLand at Tekapo airport and if you wish explore the township and shores.Lake Pukaki(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly over the turquoise waters of Lake PukakiAoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly past New Zealand's largest mountainTasman Glacier(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly past New Zealand's largest glacierMurchison(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeFly towards the Murchison Glacier and swing around north into the Godley ValleyRangitata River(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePass over the Rangitata River ValleyRakaia
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Lake Coleridge(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLake 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.
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Christchurch Helicopters