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12 Day Southern Alps Spectacular Fully Guided Motorcycle Tour - 2024

12 Day Southern Alps Spectacular Fully Guided Motorcycle Tour - 2024

This 2024 Fully Guided Tour includes 12 night's premier accommodation, breakfasts and most evening meals. Staying in quality hand-picked hotel accommodation as well as your choice of immaculate motorcycle and many exciting activities. Small group numbers, personal service, lasting friendships and an unforgettable experience to last a lifetime. Supported by a chase vehicle with luggage trailer means you can bring as much as you like and not have to worry. Your pillion can even ride in the chase vehicle if they don't wish to ride on the back of your bike. Easy.
Akaroa Craft Distillery HeliGin Experience

Akaroa Craft Distillery HeliGin Experience

Take flight with Garden City Helicopters and experience the taste and tales of the Akaroa harbour, told in gin with Akaroa Craft Distillery. Take in unique views of Canterbury and Banks Peninsula from the air, look down on gathering grounds of the many botanicals that make up the flavours of the gin on sample. Every bottle sampled is a taste of Akaroa and surrounds. A short drive from the hilltop helipad to the Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House. Your tasting experience is followed by a food platter between two people whilst enjoying a G&T each. A complementary bottle per couple of Hector's Gin - Named after the Hector's Dolphins that swim off Akaroa, Hector's Gin comes in flavour...
Akaroa to Christchurch - Cruise ship helicopter experiences

Akaroa to Christchurch - Cruise ship helicopter experiences

If you are looking to maximize your time off the cruise ship in Akaroa. A helicopter flight is the only way to go. See the fascinating views of Christchurch and Canterbury from above and see how the earthquake rebuild is changing the shape of the city. Picking you up from the wharf and returning you after your excursion. We have a variety of options or can tailor make an experience to suit your budget.
Alpine Explorer

Alpine Explorer

Aoraki/Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Māori. You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau Mountain Range and peaks of the Southern Alps that surround this storied mountain. Your helicopter will manoeuvre you to an alpine vantage point where it’s safe for a snow landing and time to take it all in.
Alpine Vista

Alpine Vista

This short scenic option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to touch snow and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range to a landing site on the snowfield high in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.
Canterbury Trails Tranz Alpine

Canterbury Trails Tranz Alpine

Canterbury Trails offers a unique 2 day and 1 night (there's an option for a longer trip, pricing differs) that'll take you 'coast to coast' to Queenstown. You'll be delivered to the world famous Tranz Alpine train, travelling through stunning country to the mountains of Arthurs Pass. Here you may get to meet the cheeky mountain parrot known as 'Kea'. The tour continues through the dramatic Otira Gorge and beech forests, to the West Coast of New Zealand on the Tasman Sea. Visit the greenstone/pounamu galleries of Hokitika and discover the importance of this stone to Maori. Head further south along this rugged coast, to the glaciers before crossing the ruggedHaast Pass to Wanaka, the Crown...
Christchurch Helicopter Scenic Flights - Garden City Helicopters

Christchurch Helicopter Scenic Flights - Garden City Helicopters

Sit back and enjoy the sights of Christchurch and Canterbury, a vast variety of options to choose from such as: Take in views of Ōtautahi, Christchurch and bays. This evolving newest city in New Zealand constantly regenerating after the earthquakes of 2011. Indulge in the flavors of the North Canterbury wine region on our heli winery tours. Thrill your core with a helijet blast on the Waimakariri River. Look down on a whale from head to tail in the waters off Kaikōura. See the Southern Alps mountains up close, land in the snow to look across at Aoraki Mt Cook. A proposal or a romantic escape for the night, we have options for that intimate special occasion. Try to control a helicopter on a...
Christchurch Helicopters - Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Christchurch Helicopters - Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

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 rebuild. Then it’s on to the beautiful Banks Peninsula and the picturesque French harbour settlement of Akaroa, before touching down on a mountain top to take in yet more magnificent views. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it.
Christchurch Helicopters - City Scenic

Christchurch Helicopters - City Scenic

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 the 2010/2011 earthquakes. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it.
Christchurch Helicopters - City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

Christchurch Helicopters - City, Lyttelton & Mt Herbert

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. Swoop over Godley Heads and then up to Port Levy, the biggest Maori settlement in the Canterbury region during the 19th century. Then touch down next to Mt Herbert and enjoy breathtaking views of Lyttelton Harbour, originally formed by volcanoes six million years ago. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it.
Christchurch Helicopters - Grape Vine Tour

Christchurch Helicopters - Grape Vine Tour

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 in at a winery of your choice, at an additional cost you can enjoy a delicious lunch and sample a selection of fine wines before returning back to base. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it. Lunch and Wine Tasting comes at an additional cost.
Christchurch Helicopters - Rakaia Glaciers

Christchurch Helicopters - Rakaia Glaciers

Take off for an experience like no other over the glorious Southern Alps. Fly deep through remote mountain ranges, high country lakes, braided rivers and extensive farmland. Arrive in spectacular National Parks Scenery surrounded by mountains, glaciers and natural wildlife, enjoying sights only accessible by helicopter. Explore the wilderness of the mighty Rakaia River, then travel to the base of the glaciers. Enjoy a platter in the amphitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption.
Christchurch Helicopters - Southern Alps Scenic

Christchurch Helicopters - Southern Alps Scenic

The picturesque Southern Alps are one of New Zealand’s most iconic land features. Fly over the vast Canterbury Plains inbound for Chest Peak – one of the highest mountains in the region at just under 6,500 ft. Then land at the top to witness the true breathtaking beauty this magnificent mountain range has to offer, before heading home. Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks. We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it.
Christchurch Helicopters - World in a Day

Christchurch Helicopters - World in a Day

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Soar along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of...
Christchurch Helicopters Ltd

Christchurch Helicopters Ltd

We have a wide range of stunning scenic flight options to take you throughout Canterbury and beyond. A ride in a helicopter is a fantastic gift and creates a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Christchurch Helicopters are located at Christchurch International Airport, operating from ‘The Heli Centre’ in the Harewood Aviation Park. Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch is a city of contrasts. Residents enjoy easy access to a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty, as well as an exciting and regenerating urban ambiance. Where else in the world could you ski at a world class alpine resort, bungy jump, mountain biking, whale watching visit world class...
Garden City Helicopters

Garden City Helicopters

Join New Zealand’s most experienced and trusted Helicopter operator - Garden City Helicopters on an adventure to discover the very best scenery of Christchurch and Canterbury. Choose from any one of our helicopter adventure packages: City sights, whale watching, winery lunch, luxury lodge transfers, mountain top landings at altitude on a snowy mountain peak, view Aoraki Mount Cook up close, remote romantic picnic with a loved one, Akaroa HeliGin. Or let us help you create your perfect heli charter. Weddings & elopement packages available. Cooperate and Incentive specialists. Garden City Helicopters is a division of GCH Aviation.
Garden City Helicopters - Christchurch City Scenic Flight

Garden City Helicopters - Christchurch City Scenic Flight

Otautahi, Christchurch is the city of exploration, where urban regeneration, Culture and heritage thrive. A city constantly evolving, giving visitors something new to explore. Your pilot will inform and entertain, whilst taking in views of the newest city in New Zealand, lush greenery of Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens. "The Garden City". The red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes prior to the earthquakes is now a holistic project to connect people, river and land. Known as the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project. Port Hills into Banks Peninsula a extinct volcano, making up Akaroa and Diamond Harbours. A coastline view of Pegasus Bay as you travel over Sumner Beach towards the...
GCH Aviation - Helicopter Experiences

GCH Aviation - Helicopter Experiences

GCH Aviation offer helicopter scenic flight experiences around New Zealand with bases in Christchurch, Kaikoura, Greymouth, Nelson and Wellington. 100% New Zealand family owned and operated company with over 39 years experience. Safe, affordable and convenient aviation solutions, helicopters , Private Jet Centre 24-hour FBO service and a Challenger 604 charter jet for national and international charter. GCH Aviation is the only New Zealand aviation company to be accepted as a Virtuoso supplier. Helicopters for FIT, MICE, incentive groups and corporate travel - let us help with your planning within your budget.
GCH Aviation Helicopter Experiences - Kaikoura

GCH Aviation Helicopter Experiences - Kaikoura

Put yourself in the ultimate vantage point and explore Kaikoura and its many natural wonders by Helicopter. See an entire Whale from head to tail as we fly slow orbits above. Be amazed by large pods of Dolphins playing in the water. Explore the unique and rugged Kaikoura Coastline and fly through the towering peaks of the Kaikoura Seaward Ranges. Discover your sense of adventure by experiencing a heli-ATV adventure or a picnic at altitude. Incentive Groups and Corporate Travel -Reward employees, clients or business partners with the ultimate business trip. Itinerary planning assistance to help with budgeting for your unique experience. Weddings and Proposals - Let us take your special...
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Lake Tekapo

Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Lake Tekapo

Explore New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery, from snowy mountain ranges and turquoise lakes, to epic glaciers and amazing ice fields flowing through West Coast rainforests to the Tasman Sea! Why fly with us? The Grand Traverse is New Zealand’s premier scenic flight, so you can go further and see more – Mt Cook, Southern Alps mountain range, unique braided rivers, glaciers, Lake Tekapo and glacial lakes. Safe, modern aircraft with experienced local pilots. Every seat is a window seat for incredible views. Informative and entertaining commentary with multi-language brochure supplied. Flights from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park/Mt Cook or Franz Josef. Family-owned business with...
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