Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Garden City Helicopters, 73 Grays Road Near Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch 8042 New Zealand

After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch New Zealand

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.


Pass By: Christchurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Christchurch New Zealand

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.

Pass By: Avon River, Christchurch New Zealand

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

Pass By: Lyttelton Harbour, Lyttelton 2004 New Zealand

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.

Pass By: Diamond Harbour, Diamond Harbour, Canterbury Region, South Island

View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour

Pass By: Quail Island, Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch 8012 New Zealand

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

Pass By: Port Hills, 575 Summit Road, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand

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.

Pass By: Godley Head, 575 Summit Road Banks Peninsula, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand

Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.

Pass By: Sumner Beach, Canterbury 8081, New Zealand

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

Pass By: New Brighton Beach, Marine Parade, Christchurch 8061 New Zealand

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.

• Live commentary from pilot
• A fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour
• Entry/Admission - Garden City Helicopters

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• 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
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

20 minutes