Christchurch Helicopter Tour: Explore Urban Regeneration and Heritage Amidst Lush Greenery
4.6
14 Ratings
Christchurch
Embark on a thrilling helicopter tour of Christchurch, New Zealand, and discover the city's urban regeneration, cultural heritage, and lush greenery. Explore historic buildings, the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains.
Duration: 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Garden City Helicopters - After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.
What's Included
  • Live pilot commentary
Additional Information

Kia Ora! Welcome to Christchurch or Ōtautahi, a city of discovery where heritage, culture, and urban restoration flourishes. Continuously transforming, there’s always a fresh experience for visitors. Marvel at the newest urbanscape of New Zealand. Admire the verdant charm of the so-called “Garden City”. Explore Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens and Deans Bush/ Pūtaringamotu, home to native forest highlighted by ancient kahikatea trees, some reaching 600 years old. The city centre blends newly developed urban zones with restored historic edifices hit by earthquakes. Look upon the rebuilding of the Christchurch Cathedral. Visit the Red Zone, once a residential zone, now the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project - a holistic initiative that promotes connection between people, the river, and the land. Extend your trip to Port Hills, Banks Peninsula to see the extinct volcanoes comprising Akaroa and Diamond Harbours. Take in impressive vistas of the north coastline of Pegasus Bay as you traverse Sumner and New Brighton Beaches, all while heading towards the awe-inspiring Southern Alps and the pastoral landscapes of the Canterbury Plains.

  • No Child prices
  • Infant age is 0 to 2 years old are free and must be seated on the lap of a fare paying adult
  • Customers in wheelchairs will need to be able to lift themselves in the helicopter or have a care person to help them. A fare will be require if care person must travel with.
  • Trip is weather dependent
  • We require a minimum number of fares for flights to depart. Flight will be cancelled if minimum number of fares is not reached.
  • Pilot will decide on seating of passengers in the helicopter. Pilot must operate helicopter within the weight and balance requirements of the aircraft
  • You must reconfirm you booking 24 hours prior to departure to check weather conditions
  • Passengers will be weighed on check in, we will ask on booking for your estimated weight
  • weight limitations apply
Location
73 Grays Road
Grays Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Joe_m
Dec 18, 2023
Worth your dollar - Absolutely amazing ride and lovely pilot. We even got offers a chance to go on a tour which made the day more special. Would recommend to all.
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Anne-marie
Feb 20, 2023
Fantastic views and commentary. - Fantastic. Loved this. Mother in law first time in a helicopter, and she loved it. Great views and very scenic. Heaps of knowledge about the area and made our tour very pleasant. Thank you again. Highly recommended.
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Raywellfarm
Jul 13, 2021
christchurch complimentary flyover, from Asure Quality - most enjoyable, starting from the briefing to take off and the flight, the highlight was the tour of the facilities and the understanding of the training, the interaction with other services, and to witness preparation and the organization of emergency services. our family left with a greater understanding, of the organization that our farm business supports, by annual subscription. Thank you and, Regards Peter Withell,on behalf of Raywell Farm Ltd.
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Isabella-billie
Jan 14, 2020
A must do while in Christchurch!! - I bought my friend and I a voucher for her birthday! Was awesome to see your own city from the air and at such a good price. We got some awesome photos and our pilot Jono was very knowledgeable and was a great laugh! He even gave us a tour of their base after the flight! I would recommend this to anyone from Christchurch and anyone travelling through!
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Rajivm285
May 17, 2019
Lovely scenic flight ! - We a family of 3 took a Christchurch scenic flight with Garden City Helicopters. We had wonderful views of the city, the Peninsula Bay and Southern Alps (from far). The flight was smooth during the entire journey and our Pilot Jordan gave a commentary briefing us of the places we flew over. While most people take flights over glaciers, I would not hesitate recommending a scenic flight over Christchurch which also has a lot to offer.
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Falconface
Jan 6, 2019
Amazing Experience - Great flight. Saw lots of the Christchurch sites. Jordan was very informative, safety conscious, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the flight. Would highly recommend, especially for tourists.
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Smashley2013
Dec 28, 2018
A-maz-ing! - This was a Christmas present from the hubby. The tour was perfect on a lovely day. Johnathan, our pilot had a great sense of humor and had heaps to tell us as he helped us pin point what we were seeing. Might be time to start saving for a picnic trip!
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Bikedreamer
Jul 14, 2018
Great Birthday present - Was a fantastic day for flying. Always wanted to fly in a chopper and wasn't disappointed. Will definately do it again. Jonathon was a great guy and kept us entertained all the way.
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Donna_b
Feb 17, 2024
Disappointed - Disappointed with what we saw and flight time. Basically circled the city to the beach then back to the airport. Not much to see that you couldn’t do for cheaper in the gondola.
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Jazzaman66
Aug 14, 2022
Disappointed - Pretty disappointed really. Got canceled because of minimum travers is two. Where i had me and my 3 year old son (who was really looking foward to it) which they considered not two people. Then tried conning me into purchasing a ticket for him even though it says on there site 3 year olds dont need a ticket. Come on guys dont be so money hungry. You ruined my sons day. Also maybe ring people a bit earlier than the day before its meant to happen they can reorganize another flight with a company that doesnt just do it for money.
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