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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour | 20 min | 4.6 (22) | $221 | |
Queenstown: The Grand Circle Scenic Helicopter Flight | 35 min | 5.0 (39) | $292 | View |
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic Views | 50 min | 5.0 |
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 as a vibrant, evolving city that still honors its Garden City roots. From above, see Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, and Deans Bush / Pūtaringamotu—green jewels in the city’s heart. Below, bold new precincts mix with restored heritage buildings. Gaze at laneways, central bars, the Margaret Mahy Playground, and the iconic Town Hall. The cultural core pulses with life—home to The Court Theatre, The Piano, and Isaac Theatre Royal. Te Kaha, the new One New Zealand Stadium, gleams—future home of concerts, world-class rugby, and Crusader victories. To the east, the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor transforms the Red Zone into an urban sanctuary. Beyond, fly over the Port Hills to Banks Peninsula: Diamond Harbour, Lyttelton Port, Sumner, and Pegasus Bay—where nature, culture, past, and future connect.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 76 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.
An aerial view of the many green spaces of Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Such as: Dean Bush, The Red Zone and Hagley Park. Within Hagley Park is the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. A 21 hectare park with more than 10 different gardens framed by mature trees and expansive lawns, which are mostly contained within a loop of the Avon River.
Christchurch Cathedral is the focal point of Cathedral Square in the heart of Otautahi, Christchurch. This place of Anglican worship, which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake. View down on the repair work being done to restore this city landmark.
Look down on the red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes prior to the earthquakes and now a holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project
Look down on Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō, one of two major inlets of Banks Peninsula. A harbour formed by an ancient volcano that has been flooded by the sea. A busy port for the city of Christchurch.
View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour
View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour
View the Port Hills, a range of hills in Canterbury, named because they lie between the city of Christchurch and the sea port at Lyttelton. They are an eroded remnant of the Lyttelton volcano.
Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.
Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing
From Waimairi to Southshore, the New Brighton beaches are just one of the many of Pegasus Bay. The New Brighton pier is the longest in Australasia, an icon of the Canterbury region.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour lasts about 20 min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
Prices start at $221 per person for this Christchurch experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
It can: 76 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap No Child prices
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Garden City Helicopters.
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