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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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Overview

Ōtautahi, Christchurch, a city of exploration, where urban
regeneration, culture and heritage thrives. Constantly evolving,
giving visitors something new to explore. Take in views of the newest city in
New Zealand. See the lush greenery of the “Garden City” . Hagley Park,
Botanic Gardens & Deans Bush/ Pūtaringamotu, home to native bush forest
featuring kahikatea trees that are up to 600 years old. The central city a mixture of new urban precincts & old historic buildings that have
been restored after the earthquakes. View the Christchurch Cathedral as it is rebuilt. The red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes now a
holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro
Avon River Corridor project. Onto the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula to view extinct volcanoes making up Akaroa and Diamond Harbours.
A coastline view north of Pegasus Bay as you travel over Sumner and New Brighton Beaches towards the stunning Southern Alps and farmed Canterbury Plains.

What's Included

  • Live commentary from pilot
  • A fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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    What To Expect

    Garden City Helicopters

    After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Christchurch Botanic Gardens (Pass By)

    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.
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    Christchurch Cathedral (Pass By)

    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.
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    Avon River (Pass By)

    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
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    Lyttelton Harbour (Pass By)

    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.
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    Diamond Harbour (Pass By)

    View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour
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    Quail Island (Pass By)

    View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour
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    Port Hills (Pass By)

    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.
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    Godley Head (Pass By)

    Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.
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    Sumner Beach (Pass By)

    Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing
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    New Brighton Beach (Pass By)

    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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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • 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.
    • Trip is weather dependent
    • We require a minimum number of fares for flights to depart. Flight will be cancelled if minimum number of fares is not reached.

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-6036SCENIC

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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