Scenic HeliFlights - The Best Way to See Our World.
A scenic heliflight with Garden City Helicopters is the best way to see the most that our amazing region has to offer. We have a wealth of experience flying scenic helicopter tours to some of the most picturesque and exciting landscapes you'll ever experience. Fly in safety, comfort and style with Christchurch's most experienced helicopter operator and experience a memory that will last a lifetime.
| Christchurch City Scenic Experience - 20 minute flight Christchurch city is changing rapidly and daily as the city recovers from the earthquakes of 2010/11. Hundreds of buildings are coming down and rebuilding is starting to occur. A flight over the city will give you the best perspective of just how much the city has changed. FIND OUT MORE |
| Love is…in the air - allow 1 hour Want to propose? Or treat someone special to a life experience they will never forget? Fly over Christchurch City and land on the areas highest peak, Mt Herbert. FIND OUT MORE |
| Canterbury Winery Lunch - allow 3 hours Enjoy a heli-flight to one of our region’s world-renowned wineries. There is nothing quite like the thrill of landing in a helicopter on the lawn and walking into a winery where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. FIND OUT MORE |
| Akaroa - allow 3 hours Fly from Christchurch and follow the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline. This area is the jewel in Canterbury’s crown. Akaroa is Canterbury's oldest town, as well as being a former French and British colony; it also has a colourful whaling and Maori history. FIND OUT MORE |
| Heli-jet - allow 40 minutes The river jet boat trip is a must when in New Zealand; we have some of the most picturesque, pure rivers in the world. A 10 minute helicopter flight takes you directly to the Waimakariri River, meeting the award winning Jetstream Tours jet boat for an exciting 20 minute ride. FIND OUT MORE |
| Kaikoura Whales - allow 3 hours Kaikoura is famous for its teeming marine wildlife and in particular the whales who make it their home all year round. Fly north from Christchurch following the Canterbury coastline. FIND OUT MORE |
| Southern Alps Explorer - allow 1.5 hours Fly over Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains to the magnificent Southern Alps. Explore the beautiful Waimak River Gorge following the historic Transalpine Railway through to the upper reaches of the river and Arthurs Pass National Park. FIND OUT MORE |
| Aoraki Mount Cook & Lord of the Rings Country - allow 2.5 hours Fly south over Christchurch and Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. The views will simply take your breath away. FIND OUT MORE |
| Romantic Escape Package If you want to impress, spoil or surprise someone, this is the way to go! Start with a scenic flight over Christchurch City, landing at the Peppers Clearwater Resort and golf course, one of Canterbury’s finest. FIND OUT MORE |
