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Get to know the real untouched New Zealand as you take off over the Canterbury Plains towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River. Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished blockbuster film set, followed by the curious rockscape of Castle Hill. See the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide, climbing up & over the ridgeline, to debut at the mighty Rakaia River. Without another aircraft in sight come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets, the rarely visited Lyell & Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops & turquoise waters of the the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the amphitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption. Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge and return over the Canterbury Plains, inbound for Christchurch. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right
Itinerary
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Take off over the gridded Canterbury Plains
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacier
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Fly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film set
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the curious rock-scape of Castle Hill
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Catch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns on
Admission ticket free -
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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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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