• Garden City Helicopters - Begin with passenger check-in and weighing. Meet the pilot and receive a comprehensive helicopter safety briefing. Take a restroom break before departure.

• Canterbury Region - Head south towards Aoraki Mount Cook, flying over the lush farmland of the Canterbury Plain. Observe the diverse farming activities below, from sheep and dairy farming to crop cultivation.

• Southern Alps - Discover the majestic Southern Alps, a mountain range stretching along New Zealand’s South Island. These ranges are intersected by glacial valleys, many of which contain glacial lakes on the eastern side.

• Lake Pukaki - Explore Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo, and others in the Mackenzie region. These lakes were formed when the terminal moraines of retreating glaciers blocked their valleys, creating moraine-dammed lakes. The glacial feed gives the lakes a unique blue hue, caused by glacial flour, the finely ground rock particles from the glaciers.

• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Weather permitting, land on the mountain ledge of Liebig Dome, offering a spectacular view of New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Liebig Dome provides a prime vantage point to admire Mount Cook, where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest. Aoraki, its Maori name, stands at approximately 12,218 feet above sea level, with its neighbor Mount Tasman at 11,476 feet. Experience the region’s beauty at 8,000 feet above sea level. Capture the moment with a photo or simply enjoy the breathtaking views. Seasonal snow landing only.

• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - Return to the helicopter and fly over the Tasman Glacier, known as Haupapa in Maori, the largest glacier in New Zealand, nearly 15 miles long and 2,000 feet thick. Return to Christchurch via the mountains and mighty rivers.

• Mount Potts Street - Pass by locations featured in the Lord of the Rings movies. Edoras was the capital city of Rohan, known locally as Mount Sunday in the upper reaches of the Rangitata River. Edoras was where Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and Gandalf met with King Théoden.

• Mackenzie District - Discover Lord of the Rings facts about this tour. Twizel in the Mackenzie Country was the site of the epic battle on Pelennor Fields, where thousands of orcs bred by Sauron clashed with the men of Gondor and Rohan on the grassy fields stretching to the mountain foothills. Lake Pukaki and the mountain backdrop provided the scene for the warg chase in An Unexpected Journey.

• Mackenzie District - Experience the vast dry lands of the Mackenzie country basin, the largest in New Zealand. Enjoy the rich golden landscapes, powder blue canals, and bright turquoise glacial landscapes. Fly over the South Canterbury farming region back to Christchurch.

• Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Landing and/or facility fees

• Food and drinks
• Lunch

Embark on a flight from Christchurch to witness New Zealand’s tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, famously known as Sir Edmund Hillary’s training ground.

Marvel at the Canterbury Plains, lakes, Tasman Glacier, and the breathtaking ice falls of the numerous smaller glaciers in the area.

Discover the New Zealand Southern Alps aboard a luxurious helicopter.

Enjoy an alpine landing with the possibility of seasonal snow, weather permitting.

Return home via the enchanting landscapes of Lord of the Rings country, featuring the stunning film locations from the trilogy.

Conclude your journey back in Christchurch after 3 hours, ready to continue your adventures.

Capture incredible photos throughout your flight.

Benefit from the pilot’s informative commentary during your journey.

• A minimum of 2 paying passengers per booking is required
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own care person and a fare paid for them. Pilot may be unable to lift customer.
• Please provide a cell phone number for us to contact you on.
• reconfirmation of booking is required 24 hours prior to departure by calling 03 3584360
• If we are able to land on the alpine site, snow may be present on the landing site. It will be soft and require good mobility to move around
• Weather dependent.
• We can only land on the alpine landing site if weather allows. Your pilot will inform you.
• Please carry any essential medication with you on your flight.
• Please advise pilot of any medical conditions that may require urgent care if you fall ill whilst travelling with us.
• Snow may be soft to walk on if we are able to land on the alpine landing site

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