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  • YouFly Trial Flight - Fly a helicopter
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    YouFly Trial Flight - Fly a helicopter

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    Garden City Helicopters, Christchurch will help you to take control of your very own helicopter on a 30 minute trial helicopter flight with a qualified...
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  • Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

    Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

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    Sit back and relax aboard a helicopter over Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand’s newest city—a place where resilience meets regeneration. Years after the earthquakes, Christchurch thrives...
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  • Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

    Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

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    Enjoy a helicopter flight to one of our region’s world-renowned wineries to enjoy beautiful food and award-winning wines in the magnificent locations of North Canterbury...
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     3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Christchurch Heli-Jet - Helicopter and Jet Boat

    Christchurch Heli-Jet - Helicopter and Jet Boat

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    No trip to New Zealand should be made without experiencing one of the countries spectacular pristine rivers and a jet boat blast up the river...
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  • Kaikoura Whales

    Kaikoura Whales

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    Soar Above Kaikoura – Whale Watching by Helicopter from Christchurch. Experience the thrill of flight and the wonder of marine wildlife in one unforgettable journey....
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  • Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour

    Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour

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    Fly from Christchurch to view the highest mountain in New Zealand, Aoraki Mount Cook—the training ground of Sir Edmund Hillary. Viewing the Canterbury plains, lakes,...
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  • Southern Alps Scenic

    Southern Alps Scenic

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    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...
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     1 hour 15 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Christchurch City Scenic flight

    Christchurch City Scenic flight

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    Discover Christchurch from a whole new perspective when you fly over the city. See the progress of the massive rebuild and the abandoned suburbs from...
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     20 to 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
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  • Christchurch Helicopter Flights

    Christchurch Helicopter Flights

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    Get a bird’s-eye view of Christchurch’s road to recovery as you look down upon vacant city blocks as well as ruined buildings that are being...
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     35 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Trial Flight

    Trial Flight

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    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the controls of a helicopter? Our Introductory Trial Flight packages are great just for fun,...
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     1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • The Grape Vine

    The Grape Vine

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    New Zealand, and North Canterbury in particular, produces some of the most sought after wine in the world. So take a helicopter flight and drop...
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     2 to 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Christchurch to Akaroa by Helicopter

    Christchurch to Akaroa by Helicopter

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    Fly from Christchurch to takes in views of extinct volcanoes, rugged coastline and bays filled with the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Explore Akaroa...
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     2 to 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

    City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

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    Fly over the city and explore Christchurch from new heights. See the progress of the massive rebuild and the abandoned suburbs from the 2010/2011 earthquakes....
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  • 5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch

    5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch

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    Discover the highlights of New Zealand's South Island, from stunning glaciers to vast National Parks there's plenty to explore! Tour highlights include the world-famous TranzAlpine...
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  • Christchurch Helicopter Picnic

    Christchurch Helicopter Picnic

    New To The Site!

    Love is....in the Air Want to propose or simply impress someone with a truly magical experience they will never forget? A helicopter flight from Christchurch...
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     1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Mt Cook Scenic & Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

    Mt Cook Scenic & Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

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    As a country recognised for its hiking opportunities and stunning scenery, take your pick of an untouched landscape to explore. If you would rather leave...
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  • World in a day

    World in a day

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    Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to...
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     4 to 5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Rakaia Glaciers

    Rakaia Glaciers

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    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...
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  • Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

    Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

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    The pinnacle of our flights east of Christchurch, this tour first sees you fly over the city centre to view the progress of the massive...
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  • Alpine Jet Boat Experience

    Alpine Jet Boat Experience

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    New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, including intricate river systems and fast-flowing rapids. This tour takes you on an...
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