What You Will Do
Ōtautahi, Christchurch, a city of exploration, where urban
regeneration, culture and heritage thrives. Constantly evolving,
giving visitors something new to explore. Take in views of the newest city in
New Zealand. See the lush greenery of the “Garden City” . Hagley Park,
Botanic Gardens & Deans Bush/ Pūtaringamotu, home to native bush forest
featuring kahikatea trees that are up to 600 years old. The central city a mixture of new urban precincts & old historic buildings that have
been restored after the earthquakes. View the Christchurch Cathedral as it is rebuilt. The red zone of Christchurch, once filled with homes now a
holistic project to connect people, river and land, now known as the Ōtākaro
Avon River Corridor project. Onto the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula to view extinct volcanoes making up Akaroa and Diamond Harbours.
A coastline view north of Pegasus Bay as you travel over Sumner and New Brighton Beaches towards the stunning Southern Alps and farmed Canterbury Plains.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst
1
Garden City Helicopters
5 minutes
After a safety briefing, Depart from our helibase at Christchurch International Airport by helicopter to view Otautahi, Christchurch from the air.
2
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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.
3
Christchurch Cathedral
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.
4
Avon River
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
5
Lyttelton Harbour
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.
6
Diamond Harbour
View the beauty of the Diamond Harbour
7
Quail Island
View Quail Island from the air. Canterbury's largest island in the diamond Harbour
8
Port Hills
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.
9
Godley Head
Awaroa/Godley Head. Magnificent coastal military defence sites built during World War Two.
10
Sumner Beach
Sumner beach is a coastal seaside suburb that is a popular spot for surfing and swimming and sea fishing
11
New Brighton Beach
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.
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