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Duration
4 hours to 5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
En, Guide, Service Guide
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Sour along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of Canterbury's glaciers only accessible by helicopter. After lunch, follow the wandering braids of the stony river, past Lake Coleridge & into the blockbuster scenery of the Craigieburn Basin. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)
What's Included
Bottled water
New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right
End point
25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right
Pickup details
Itinerary
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Fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge
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Fly over the expansive Mackenzie Basin and down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo
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Land at Tekapo airport and if you wish explore the township and shores.
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Fly over the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki
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Fly past New Zealand's largest mountain
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Fly past New Zealand's largest glacier
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Fly towards the Murchison Glacier and swing around north into the Godley Valley
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Pass over the Rangitata River Valley
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The mighty Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers and is fed by a number of glaciers at the head of the valley. Touch down at the top of the River for a picnic.
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Lake Coleridge is located in the Canterbury high country and is situated in an over-deepened valley formed by a glacier over 20,000 years ago.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
From
From NZD 6,050