Southern Alps Scenic
- 1h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the picturesque Southern Alps, one of New Zealand's most iconic land features. Fly over the immense checkerboard of the Canterbury Plains, across the tresses of the braided Waimakiriri River and to the sheer sides of a steep gorge to touch down at Chest Peak. Sitting at just under 6,500ft, the peak dwarfs most other mountains in the region. Take in breathtaking, 360 degree vistas stretching from as far as the eye can see, including the Blockbuster backdrops of Castle Hill, the Lees Valley, Flock Hill Station and beyond. All our pilots proudly call Canterbury home and will share their wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes as you fly near their much-loved and noteworthy spots. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February). Please note this flight does not include glaciers, however if glaciers are what you are interested in please see our 'Rakaia Glaciers' or 'World in a day' experiences!
Inclusions
What's included
- A landing on Chest Peak - one of the highest mountains in the Canterbury Region
Itinerary
Fly across the tresses of the braided Waimakariri River
See the incredible rock scape of Castle Hill
Fly over the vast Canterbury Plains inbound for Chest Peak - one of the highest mountains in the region at just under 6,500 ft, where you will land at the top to witness the truly breathtaking beauty this magnificent mountain range has to offer
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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
How it compares in Christchurch
- Its from-price is 454% above the median of the 51 city tours we list in Christchurch.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 51.
- 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.
Special offers in Christchurch
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
