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A helicopter ride in Christchurch shows you the city's parks, the Avon River, Banks Peninsula and the port of Lyttelton from above. Take a 20 minute scenic flight, or learn to fly on a trial flight with an instructor. Book one for yourself, or give it as a gift.
Christchurch is a flat, green city with a volcanic peninsula on its doorstep, and the best view of both is from the air. A helicopter ride shows you the parks and botanical gardens, the Avon River, Banks Peninsula and the port of Lyttelton. Both flights here need your weight at booking.
The 20 minute Christchurch city scenic flight departs from Christchurch Airport, with expert pilot commentary on the way. You'll fly over the city's parks and botanical gardens, the Avon River, the volcanic Banks Peninsula and the busy port of Lyttelton.
The Christchurch helicopter trial flight puts you behind dual controls beside a qualified instructor, and you learn how to take off, hover, fly and land. It's a 30 minute flight, and you should allow 60 minutes in total with briefings. There's a weight limit of 100kg. See flying lessons.
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The city scenic flight is 20 minutes. The trial flight is 30 minutes of flying, and you should allow 60 minutes in total including briefings.
The city scenic flight departs from Christchurch Airport. The trial flight takes place over the flight training zone in the Canterbury region, so check the product page for the meeting point.
Yes. Individual passenger weights are required at booking, and the trial flight has a weight limit of 100kg.
RedBalloon vouchers are valid for five years from purchase, so they can book when it suits them.