Christchurch: Southern Alps Scenic Helicopter Tour
ID: GYG1316623-2023950
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Fly over the Southern Alps on a scenic helicopter tour. Soar over the Canterbury Plains, the Waimakiriri River, and the steep gorge to land at Chest Peak.
Discover the picturesque Southern Alps, one of New Zealand’s most iconic land features. Fly over the immense checkerboard of the Canterbury Plains, across the tresses of the braided Waimakiriri River, and to the sheer sides of a steep gorge to touch down at Chest Peak. Sitting at just under 6,500ft, the peak dwarfs most other mountains in the region.
Take in breathtaking, 360-degree vistas stretching from as far as the eye can see, including the Blockbuster backdrops of Castle Hill, the Lees Valley, Flock Hill Station, and beyond.
Benefit from the knowledge of your local pilot, who will share their wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes as you fly near their much-loved and noteworthy spots.
Choice of Aircraft, Airbus EC120 - Can seat up to 3 passengers or the Airbus AS350 - Can seat up to 5 passengers
Highlights
- Soar over the Canterbury Plains and the braided Waimakiriri River
- Land at Chest Peak and take in 360-degree views of the Southern Alps
- Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps
- Fly over the Blockbuster backdrops of Castle Hill and Lees Valley
- Learn about the region from your pilot as you fly over the mountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is available from Monday to Saturday
The duration of the tour is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Airbus EC120 can seat up to 3 passengers
Airbus AS350 can seat up to 5 passengers
INCLUDED
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps
- Views of Canterbury Plains, Waimakiriri River, Castle Hill, Lees Valley, Flock Hill Station
- Landing at Chest Peak
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
