Activity Christchurch, New Zealand

Rakaia Glaciers

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Rakaia Glaciers, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Christchurch Helicopters

Ages: Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A picnic lunch overlooking the Rakaia Glaciers
Included: Alcoholic beverages: New Zealand Wine and beer is included. Champagne/Spirits are an extra cost.

Itinerary

Canterbury Region

Passing by

Take off over the gridded Canterbury Plains
Tasman Glacier

Passing by

See the beautiful Tasman Glaciers, New Zealand's largest glacier
Waimakariri River

Passing by

Fly towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River
Craigieburn

Passing by

Notice the Craigieburn Basin come into view, a distinguished block buster film set
Castle Hill

Passing by

See the curious rock-scape of Castle Hill
Lake Pearson

Passing by

Catch the glisten of Lake Pearson as you fly by the Southern Alps' main divide
Lake Coleridge

Passing by

Rise over the depths of Lake Coleridge where one of New Zealand's first hydro-electric stations churns on
Rakaia

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right

End point

25 Aviation Drive - Enter the Harewood Aviation Park and Christchurch Helicopters is the first on your right

Using your ticket

Show or hand in your ticket to the front desk upon arrival.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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