Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour in Christchurch

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Highlights

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 Included
    After 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 Free
    An 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 Free
    Christchurch 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 Free
    Look 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 project

  • Lyttelton Harbour(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Look 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 Free
    View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour

  • Quail Island(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour

  • Port Hills(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    View 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 Free
    Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.

  • Sumner Beach(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing

  • New Brighton Beach(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    From 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.

What's included

INCLUDED

Live commentary from pilot
A fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Child prices
Infant age is 0 to 2 years old are free and must be seated on the lap of a fare paying adult
Customers in wheelchairs will need to be able to lift themselves in the helicopter or have a care person to help them. A fare will be require if care person must travel with.
Trip is weather dependent
We require a minimum number of fares for flights to depart. Flight will be cancelled if minimum number of fares is not reached.
Pilot will decide on seating of passengers in the helicopter. Pilot must operate helicopter within the weight and balance requirements of the aircraft
You must reconfirm you booking 24 hours prior to departure to check weather conditions
Passengers will be weighed on check in, we will ask on booking for your estimated weight
weight limitations apply

Location

Address
73 Grays Road, Near Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand 8042

Provider

Garden City Helicopters

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