Easy Adventure in Christchurch and Canterbury

Rise early in the morning for the trip of a lifetime with a hot air balloon ride taking you over the Canterbury Plains and looking out across the mighty Southern Alps. Enjoy a delicious paddock-to-plate breakfast in the field.

Alternatively, take to the skies on a picturesque helicopter flight for a bird’s-eye view of the city before boarding a jet boat for a thrilling experience of spin and speed in the shallow braids of the Waimakariri River.

For a more relaxed morning, have the heli land next to the newly open Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa for an exclusive morning soak while enjoying a drink at the swim up bar.

Spend the afternoon at Christchurch Adventure Park and take in the scenery from the 1.8-kilometre chairlift before racing through the valley on a dual zipline tour or simply chill out on a large deck at the park’s Village Café and Bar. The park is available for exclusive use and for something a bit more special they can arrange for drinks up at the top of the hill after your group gets off the chairlift.

If exploring on foot is more your thing then take to the hills to experience stunning Canterbury views and enjoy a personalised trip with a local guide from Crater Rim Walks.

Dinner with a view up at the Christchurch Gondola where you can enjoy a specially-designed menu with a spectacular views of the city lights glistening in the background.

Or head into the city to experience the many new and funky restaurants. Many have private dining spaces, so you are spoilt for choice when it comes to where to have dinner.