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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 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.

Offering unique tours of Christchurch and Canterbury, Hassle-free Tours believe that a tour is about more than just spectacular scenery. Their friendly and knowledgeable team aim to create memorable experiences that will last a life-time! Between discovering Christchurch in a restored double-decker bus to speeding through the Waimak Gorge in a jet boat, there are options to suit everyone’s interests. A favourite among visitors to New Zealand is the unique Lord of the Rings Tour, which ventures into the Canterbury high country for an exciting 4WD ride to the filming location of Edoras, the capital city for the Rohan people in the film trilogy. Hassle-free Tours look forward to...

If you thrive on excitement and adventure then the adrenaline overload heli-jet experience is perfect for you. After take-off you will enjoy views of Christchurch City and in the distance the spectacular Southern Alps as your pilot whisks you away to the banks of the Waimakariri River. Waiting for you will be the award-winning Alpine Jet Thrills team, ready to blast you down the magnificent braided river at great speed and under great control with their highly trained driver. Drift around the sweeping river bends in just a few centimeters of water and experience 360 degree spins whilst you immerse yourself in the magnificent landscape. Then it’s back on board for the return flight....

Soak in stunning ocean views while immersed in our five luxurious hot pools. In need for recovery? Cool off with a dip in our plunge pool or step into our steam room and experience beachside views from the sauna for total relaxation. Experience our most luxurious session yet, the Sunrise Soak. Perfect for a special occasion, a well-deserved treat or a wonderful gift, Sunrise Soak is the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. Enjoy a 2-hour soak in our pools with unrestricted views of the sunrise, a luxurious robe to wear, a complimentary mocktail to drink and a guided meditation designed to leave you relaxed and refreshed (optional). From casual tickets to memberships, we've got something...

Visit us at the International Antarctic Centre and see our penguin habitat up close. This exclusive tour gives you the chance to see up close, all the fascinating work done ‘backstage’ in our penguin habitat and penguin welfare centre. Limited to just 8 visitors per tour, the VIP pass takes you into areas not accessible to other visitors. It is hosted by one of our Antarctic Guides – they’ll share their experience and expertise, taking you through the daily routines and long-term goals of our penguin habitat and programme. Your Penguin Backstage Pass includes a General Admission entry ticket. Backstage tours are limited to 8 visitors at a time. Bookings are essential. Tours are in English...

Join us at this special time of year when fresh truffles scent the earth, the weather is cool & calm, plenty of truffles & good company. Depart Christchurch by helicopter to Kings Truffles in the beautiful limestone valley of Waipara North Canterbury to experience a personal introduction to truffles. Indulge in this unique and rare opportunity to find and then savour some of New Zealand's finest Black Truffle. (Tuber melanosporum). On your journey home, we will stop in at a winery where you will be able to purchase lunch or have a wine tasting (cost of lunch or wine tasting is not included in tour price) Limited space truffle season - Sunday 9th July to Saturday 29th July. You will...

Enjoy an incredible day out as we travel to the remote area of Mt Sunday in our unique six-wheel drive vehicles. This peaceful area was transformed into Edoras, the capital city of the Rohan people in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Immerse yourself in the natural, unspoiled beauty of this breath-taking area with its sparkling lakes, glistening rivers and fresh, crisp mountain air. Our guides provide an entertaining and informative commentary along the way. Enjoy a short walk to the summit of Edoras for spectacular 360 views. Movie replica swords and stunning scenery ensure unparalleled photo opportunities. Whether you are a Lord of the Rings fan, or want to experience the best scenery...

Arrive in style by helicopter for a wonderful winery lunch and wine tasting. Melton Estate is a premier winery located in West Melton, surrounded by 12 acres of vines and beautiful gardens. Touch down amongst the vines and then enjoy a two course lunch accompanied by a wine tasting of 5 boutique wines. Your tasting will include the acclaimed “Summer Love Sparkling” – Canterbury favourite. After your lunch stroll around the vineyard or check out the Cellar Door.

Christchurch offers the perfect base for you to discover New Zealand’s tallest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook in this full day tour. Highlights include the Canterbury Plains which offer rich pastoral farmland. We break in Geraldine for a morning tea stop and then continue through Burkes Pass to Lake Tekapo & the Church of the Good Shepherd. Later we will see Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacial-fed lake and Aoraki/Mt Cook. Then enjoy a full buffet lunch (available as a pre-booked option) at the Hermitage Hotel. An optional scenic flight over this spectacular alpine region is also available at your own expense; this flight can be arranged with your driver/guide. Visit www.greatsights.co.nz...

Leaving Queenstown we travel north through the historic gold mining region of the rugged Kawarau River Gorge and past the famous fruit growing region of Cromwell. Skirting the shores of Lake Dunstan we cross the Lindis Pass to Omarama where we break for a morning tea stop. Continue through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, home to Australasia's highest mountain at 3754 metres. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in Aoraki / Mt Cook Village and take in the majestic alpine scenery. While you are at Aoraki / Mt Cook there is the chance to enjoy a scenic flight (own expense, this flight can be arranged with your...

Enjoy a helicopter flight to one of our region’s world-renowned wineries to enjoy beautiful food and award-winning wines in the magnificent locations of North Canterbury. Wineries to choose from: Greystone Winery is a 100% certified organic with BioGro. True fine wines are temporal, each vintage a fleeting snapshot of a place in time. Includes four courses with five paired wine tasting or Black Estate Winery. Enjoy wines served alongside organic, biodynamic & spray-free produce grown and fished locally and cooked with care.

From Christchurch, the itinerary takes you to Mt White Station where we have exclusive access to the private high country station set deep in the Southern Alps. From here we'll journey to the Ashburton lakes area, which has the most stunning winter landscapes, everything from high mountain views, alpine lakes, and beautiful rivers to elegantly placed trees in the landscape. Our last leg will be to Aoraki Mt Cook. Here we will be staying at the luxurious Hermitage, and will explore the National Park which contains our iconic highest peak. Highlights include braided rivers, snow-covered Southern Alps, frosty high country landscapes, Lakes Heron and Clearwater and Aoraki, Mt Cook National Park.

At Paradise Motorcycle we have handpicked our motorbike tour fleet and designed trip itineraries to ensure that you have the ride of your life. Every aspect of the service we offer demonstrates our team’s commitment to making your motorcycle tour the trip of a lifetime. As the only New Zealand based Certified BMW Motorrad Travel Partner and 6 years of TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Certificates of Excellence, then you can be assured that your New Zealand tour is in the hands of experts. We have changed the whole concept of motorcycle touring in New Zealand by raising the standards that are expected by discerning motorcyclist from all over the world. Check out our website.

Spend a fascinating full day or half-day exploring picturesque and historic Quail Island by taking Black Cat Cruises Quail Island ferry - a short 15 minute ferry ride from Lyttelton. The island's scenic walkway passes by shipwrecks, a former leper colony and a former quarantine station used by the early European settlers. The Antarctica explorers, Scott and Shackleton, trained their sled dogs and ponies there. Today the island is home to native birds including the fantail, kingfisher, silvereye and many sea birds. The ferry leaves from Lyttelton Harbour, just 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch CBD.

Drop the panniers and forget about route planning, we’ve got you covered. Our extensive range of fully supported Road Cycling tours will allow you to put all of your energy into quality cycling and focus on the great adventure ahead. As New Zealand cycling experts, our trips have been designed to take you away from the busy roads and show you the very best scenery as well as taking you to hidden spots you’d struggle to find on your own. Some of our road tours allow you to cycle point to point, and others will have the opportunity for you to ride extra kilometers to maximise your journey. Start your road cycling adventure by finding the perfect tour for you.

Love is in the air with a dramatic scenic flight over Christchurch, Landing at Peppers Clearwater Resort. Package includes:-Flight by helicopter over Christchurch City. oe night's accommodation in a lakefront suite, gourmet tasting platter on arrival. Bottle of sparkling wine - Choose to have either in your room on arrival or with your dinner in the restaurant, 3 course dinner for 2 (excluding beverages) and full buffet breakfast for 2 (excluding beverages).

Our fully supported South Island Mountain Bike Adventure offers the perfect mix of smooth flowing trails and technical backcountry riding through some of our favourite parts of New Zealand. Take on the sweeping alpine tracks of the Craigieburn Ranges, the rugged single track of the Old Ghost Road, the West Coast's Blue Spur, and the outback trails of the St James trails before relaxing in a thermal wonderland. Join a great crew complete with qualified driver and guide so that transport logistics, accommodation and most meals are sorted.

Our most popular Christchurch / Selwyn wine tour option starts with a pickup from one of our very friendly team members in our modern comfortable vehicles from locations of your choosing. Sit back and relax or put your music on via our bluetooth systems and get the party started while we drive out to Selwyn for your unforgettable Christchurch Wine Tour. You will get to experience 3 world class wineries with tastings at each. We will spend between 1 hour to 1 hour and a half at each winery. We don't want to limit your experience. We want to give you enough time to enjoy the wine, the scenery and to take as many pictures as you'd like. Lunch and other bonuses are included. We won't be...

Our most popular tour option starts with a pickup from one of our very friendly team members in our modern comfortable vehicles from locations of your choosing. Sit back and relax or put your music on via our bluetooth systems and get the party started while we drive you up to Waipara for your unforgettable Waipara Wine Tour. Once up in Waipara you will get to experience 3 world class wineries with tastings at each. We will spend between 1 hour to 1 hour and a half at each winery. We don't want to limit your experience. We want to give you enough time to enjoy the wine, the scenery and to take as many pictures as you'd like. Lunch and many others bonuses included. We won't be beaten...