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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

By Garden City Helicopters
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$259 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Garden City Helicopters
    • 73 Grays Road, Near Christchurch International Airport
    • 8042, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 73 Grays Road
    • 73 Grays Road
    • 8042, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Check availability

Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour
  • Activity duration is 20 minutes20m20m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$259.24 x 1 AdultS$259.24
Total
Price is S$259.24
Until Wed, 27 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary from pilot
  • What's includedWhat's includedA fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport 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 dependant
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Garden City Helicopters
  • 5m
  • Admission 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour
Quail Island (Pass by)
View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour
Port Hills (Pass by)
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)
Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.
Sumner Beach (Pass by)
Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing
New Brighton Beach (Pass by)
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGarden City Helicopters
    • 73 Grays Road, Near Christchurch International Airport
    • 8042, Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE73 Grays Road
    • 73 Grays Road
    • 8042, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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