Rakaia Glaciers

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Canterbury Region, Canterbury Region, South Island

Take off over the gridded Canterbury Plains

Pass By: Tasman Glacier, New Zealand

See the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacier

Pass By: Waimakariri River, Main North Road Canterbury Region New Zealand

Fly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River

Pass By: Craigieburn, Craigieburn, Canterbury Region, South Island

Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film set

Pass By: Castle Hill, Castle Hill, Canterbury Region, South Island

See the curious rock-scape of Castle Hill

Pass By: Lake Pearson, New Zealand

Catch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide

Pass By: Lake Coleridge, Methven 7572 New Zealand

Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns on

Stop At: Rakaia, Rakaia, Canterbury Region, South Island

Pass over the mighty Rakaia River and come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets - the rarely visited Lyell and Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops and turquoise waters of the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the ampitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Lunch - A picnic lunch overlooking the Rakaia Glaciers
• Alcoholic Beverages - New Zealand Wine and beer is included. Champagne/Spirits are an extra cost.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
• 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Christchurch Helicopters, 25 Aviation Drive Harewood, Aviation Park, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 7676, New Zealand

Rakaia Glaciers
5/5/2020 - 5/17/2025

Returns to original departure point

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

3 hours