Canterbury Plains: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
ID: GYG1422454-2175536
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País: New Zealand
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03:00 horas
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Enjoy a hands-on hot air balloon flight over Canterbury Plains at sunrise, with views from the Southern Alps to the Pacific. Flown by a family team since 2012, finishing with bubbly and muffins.
Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity with a hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains.
Your day starts early. Ballooning is best at sunrise, when the air is calmest and the morning light is at its finest. You'll be contacted the evening before your flight to confirm the exact time and place, since timing shifts with the season and the sunrise.
Meet the team at the Ballooning Canterbury base in Hororata just a 45 minute drive west of central Christchurch. You will then transfer to the best launch site for the day based on wind and weather conditions across the Canterbury Plains.
Ballooning Canterbury has been family-run since October 2012. Chief Pilot Michael Oakley has been flying balloons since 1997, A New Zealand champion and representative at the World Hot Air Balloon Championships in Mildura, Australia. His son Nicholas has been flying since he was 4, went solo at 12, and now flies commercially alongside his father.
The flight itself runs for approximately one hour, drifting silently over the patchwork of the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps. It's a hands-on experience. You'll be encouraged to help the crew inflate the balloon before take-off and pack it away after landing.
Once you're back on the ground, celebrate with a glass of chilled bubbly or fruit juice, fresh muffins and seasonal fruit, served right there in the landing paddock.
Allow 3 to 4 hours in total for the full experience.
Destaques
- Sunrise flight over the Canterbury Plains, calmest air, best light
- Family-run since 2012 by father-son pilots Michael and Nicholas Oakley
- Hands-on experience: help inflate and pack away the balloon
- Story telling about the history and the farmland passing below
- Amazing photo opportunities with the ever changing landscape and light
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
Exact meeting time is confirmed by the pilot the evening before, based on sunrise. Typical seasonal ranges: around 4:45am in summer, 6:00am in spring, 6:00am in autumn, 7:00am in winter.
Wear warm clothing and sensible, closed footwear. No open shoes.
Allow 3 to 4 hours in total. Flying time is approximately 1 hour.
This is a hands-on experience. You'll be encouraged to help set up and pack away the balloon, but this isn't compulsory if you're unable.
Maximum passenger weight is 130kg. If you're heavier than this, contact the operator directly to discuss options.
No upper age limit, but you should be fit enough to climb into the basket and stand for about an hour.
Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by a paying, consenting adult with a minimum height of 1.1m.
If you're pregnant, have a disability, or have recently had surgery, email ahead to check suitability.
Meeting point: 2136 Bealey Road, Hororata. Look for the orange flashing light above the Ballooning Canterbury sign at the gate, especially useful in the dark. Follow the parking signs into the carpark.
Exact meeting time is confirmed by the pilot the evening before, based on sunrise. Typical seasonal ranges: around 4:45am in summer, 6:00am in spring, 6:00am in autumn, 7:00am in winter.
INCLUÍDO
- Hot air balloon flight, approximately 1 hour of flying time
- Return transport between the Hororata meeting point and the day's launch site
- Post-flight celebration: chilled bubbly or fruit juice, fresh muffins and seasonal fruit
- Free in-flight photos
- Experienced, CAA-certified pilots
NÃO INCLUÍDO
- Transport to and from the meeting point at 2136 Bealey Road, Hororata
- Hotel or accommodation pickup
- Gratuities and personal purchases
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
