Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

4.6 (22 reviews) 20 min Free cancellation

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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Sit back and relax aboard a helicopter over Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand’s newest city—a place where resilience meets regeneration. Years after the earthquakes, Christchurch thrives as a vibrant, evolving city that still honors its Garden City roots. From above, see Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, and Deans Bush / Pūtaringamotu—green jewels in the city’s heart. Below, bold new precincts mix with restored heritage buildings. Gaze at laneways, central bars, the Margaret Mahy Playground, and the iconic Town Hall. The cultural core pulses with life—home to The Court Theatre, The Piano, and Isaac Theatre Royal. Te Kaha, the new One New Zealand Stadium, gleams—future home of concerts, world-class rugby, and Crusader victories. To the east, the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor transforms the Red Zone into an urban sanctuary. Beyond, fly over the Port Hills to Banks Peninsula: Diamond Harbour, Lyttelton Port, Sumner, and Pegasus Bay—where nature, culture, past, and future connect.

Private and Luxury Audio Guides Helicopter Tours Small Group Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 20 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–6
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Garden City Helicopters

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Live commentary from pilot
Included: A fantastic aerial view of Christchurch City and harbour

Itinerary

Garden City Helicopters

5 min Admission included

After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Passing by

An aerial view of the many green spaces of Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Such as: Dean Bush, The Red Zone and Hagley Park. Within Hagley Park is the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. A 21 hectare park with more than 10 different gardens framed by mature trees and expansive lawns, which are mostly contained within a loop of the Avon River.
Christchurch Cathedral

Passing by

Christchurch Cathedral is the focal point of Cathedral Square in the heart of Otautahi, Christchurch. This place of Anglican worship, which was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake. View down on the repair work being done to restore this city landmark.
Avon River

Passing by

Look down on the red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes prior to the earthquakes and now a holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor project
Lyttelton Harbour

Passing by

Look down on Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō, one of two major inlets of Banks Peninsula. A harbour formed by an ancient volcano that has been flooded by the sea. A busy port for the city of Christchurch.
Diamond Harbour

Passing by

View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour
Quail Island

Passing by

View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour
Port Hills

Passing by

View the Port Hills, a range of hills in Canterbury, named because they lie between the city of Christchurch and the sea port at Lyttelton. They are an eroded remnant of the Lyttelton volcano.
Godley Head

Passing by

Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.
Stop 10

Passing by

Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing
New Brighton Beach

Passing by

From Waimairi to Southshore, the New Brighton beaches are just one of the many of Pegasus Bay.

The New Brighton pier is the longest in Australasia, an icon of the Canterbury region.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Check in at our reception at Garden City Helicopters

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Child prices
Infant age is 0 to 2 years old are free and must be seated on the lap of a fare paying adult
Customers in wheelchairs will need to be able to lift themselves in the helicopter or have a care person to help them. A fare will be require if care person must travel with.
Trip is weather dependent
We require a minimum number of fares for flights to depart. Flight will be cancelled if minimum number of fares is not reached.
Pilot will decide on seating of passengers in the helicopter. Pilot must operate helicopter within the weight and balance requirements of the aircraft
You must reconfirm you booking 24 hours prior to departure to check weather conditions
Passengers will be weighed on check in, we will ask on booking for your estimated weight
weight limitations apply