Why choose this tour ?
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 Basin come into view, a distinguished blockbuster film set, followed by the curious rockscape of Castle Hill. See the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide, climbing up & over the ridgeline, to debut at the mighty Rakaia River. Without another aircraft in sight come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets, the rarely visited Lyell & Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops & turquoise waters of the the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the amphitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption. Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge and return over the Canterbury Plains, inbound for Christchurch. Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)
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What makes Rakaia Glaciers a unique experience ?
Take off over the gridded Canterbury Plains
See the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacier
Fly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River
Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film set
See the curious rock-scape of Castle Hill
Catch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide
Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns on
Pass over the mighty Rakaia River and come to two of Canterbury's best kept secrets - the rarely visited Lyell and Ramsay Glaciers due to their inaccessibility. Touch down to overwhelming 360 degree views, filled with staggeringly sharp mountaintops and turquoise waters of the glacier lakes. Enjoy lunch in the ampitheatre of the outdoors without a single disruption.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Christchurch Helicopters.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Show or hand in your ticket to the front desk upon arrival.
