Rakaia Glaciers
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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)
Inclusions
What's included
- A picnic lunch overlooking the Rakaia Glaciers
- New Zealand Wine and beer is included. Champagne/Spirits are an extra cost.
Itinerary
Take off over the gridded Canterbury Plains
See the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacier
Fly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River
Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film set
See the curious rock-scape of Castle Hill
Catch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide
Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns on
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Christchurch Helicopters
- 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
How it compares in Christchurch
- Its from-price is 1103% above the median of the 343 experiences we list in Christchurch.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is the South Island's largest city, a flat, green city on the Avon River with the Southern Alps and Banks Peninsula close by.
Christchurch was planned by English settlers in 1850 around a central square and the Avon River, which winds through the city past willows and lawns. Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens cover a large green area beside the centre, and punts glide along the river. The Gothic Revival Arts Centre, built for the university, houses studios and cafés, and Canterbury Museum stands beside the gardens.
Top-ranked sights in Christchurch: Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, TranzAlpine Train.
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