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Experience the wonder of floating over the vast Canterbury Plains. Harness the elements of heat, wind and air to dip low over the brilliant blue Rakaia River, flying alongside the snow-tipped Southern Alps.
Highlights
- A hands-on experience - Passengers are actively encouraged to help the pilot with the pre-flight inflation and the packing up at the conclusion of the flight
- An early start - Ballooning is best at sunrise, when the weather is calmest and to make the most of the beautiful morning light. Allow approximately 4-5 hours for this remarkable experience, from the time you leave your accommodation to the time you return
- Spectacular views and fantastic photo opportunities during your one-hour flight
- A glass of chilled champagne or fruit juice and a light snack after landing
- In-flight photos are given to you for free by way of facebook
There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating effortlessly over an ever changing landscape.
Top 5 bookme.co.nz reviewed products in the South Island!
Why fly with Ballooning Canterbury?
Ballooning Canterbury is a family owned and operated business situated just outside of Christchurch.
We are passionate about flying. Michael Oakley is one of New Zealand's top balloonists. He has more than 14 years of experience, winning 10 national ballooning events throughout New Zealand and representing New Zealand at the World Hot Air Balloon Championships. Michael is also a keen glider pilot with 26 years of experience of soaring in the area.
We are passionate about Canterbury. Michael was born and raised in the area, a 5th generation Canterbury farmer.
Michael's experience with flying, Canterbury's unique weather patterns and the local landscape gives him a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the elements you're flying in, as well as providing insight into the fertile Canterbury Plains, river gorges and mountains passing below.
We operate three balloons: a Cameron-133 for special occasions or a small number of passengers, a Cameron 210 and a Cameron Z-275, which can carry up to 16 passengers and is outfitted with the latest technology. What balloon we fly on the day all depends on the number of passengers we have booked.
*** Departure Location ***
2136 Bealey Road, Hororata, which is a 35 minute drive west of Christchurch Airport.
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10spaces priced from:
- Adult$236.00
- Child$320.00
8spaces priced from:
- Adult$298.00
- Child$320.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$298.00
- Child$320.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$236.00
- Child$320.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$289.00
- Child$320.00
8spaces priced from:
- Adult$320.00
- Child$320.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Fabulous Experience
Jo Fincham from NZ
Worth trying
Nasca from NZ
A must-do in South Island!
Natalia from Australia
A must-do in South Island!
Natalia from Australia
A must-do in South Island!
Natalia from Australia
Amazing
Yu Guo from China
Amazing
Yu Guo from China
Fascinating Experience
Sheenam Gupta from India
Fascinating Experience
Sheenam Gupta from India
Fascinating Experience
Sheenam Gupta from India
Up up and away
Rachel Harris from Australia
Excellent
brendan maule from NZ
Best Birthday experience
Antonio Kralj from NZ
Best Birthday experience
Antonio Kralj from NZ
Best Birthday experience
Antonio Kralj from NZ
Fantastic experience
Ivy from Singapore
Awesome balloon trip
Heather Van Hull from United States
Amazing birthday gift
Janine Natzke from NZ
It couldn't have been a more perfect
Jemima Wiersma from NZ
It couldn't have been a more perfect
Jemima Wiersma from NZ
It couldn't have been a more perfect
Jemima Wiersma from NZ
Landed and sipping champagne!
chris fowler from Australia
Awesome
Helen from NZ
Awesome
Helen from NZ
Awesome
Helen from NZ
Fantastic!
Kati from United States
Fantastic!
Kati from United States
Fantastic!
Kati from United States
Definitely worth a try!
Karyn Aw from Singapore
Definitely worth a try!
Karyn Aw from Singapore
Breathtaking view
Aaron from Singapore
Worth the experience
Aditya from India
We are raving fans
Wendy Macdonald from Australia
Must do thing
Boshan from China
Must do thing
Boshan from China
Must do thing
Boshan from China
Ballon Flight 05/05/2018
Murray Smith from NZ
Ballon Flight 05/05/2018
Murray Smith from NZ
Ballon Flight 05/05/2018
Murray Smith from NZ
Incredible!!
Bri Fairley from United States
Incredible!!
Bri Fairley from United States
Incredible!!
Bri Fairley from United States
Hot Air
Dennis goodson from NZ
Hot Air
Dennis goodson from NZ
Hot Air
Dennis goodson from NZ
MUST DO
Cheryl from NZ
MUST DO
Cheryl from NZ
Perfect.
Adam Roennbaeck from Sweden
Sunrise at 2000ft
Suzanne from NZ
Amazing and professional
Fiona Sanders from Australia
Surreal
Theresa Meikle from United States
Amazing!
Theresa from Germany
Amazing!
Theresa from Germany
Canterbury Ballooning - 01 July 2016
Amanda Donaldson from NZ
Canterbury Ballooning - 01 July 2016
Amanda Donaldson from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Hot Air Ballooning Experience - Canterbury
Gad you enjoyedwhat was a stunning morning. The flight is just a part of the experiewnce. We try share our knowledge and history of the area you are floating over.
From Hot Air Ballooning Experience - Canterbury
Thanks Eleanor for your review
From Hot Air Ballooning Experience - Canterbury
So glad you enjoyed your experience.
Jemima Wiersma from New Zealand wrote on 07 March 2019
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My dad's 70th birthday present was a hot air balloon trip. The morning couldn't have been more perfect. The pilot and ground crew were lovely, the flight was stunning and sunrise over the plains was spectacular. I highly recommend this tour
From Hot Air Ballooning Experience - Canterbury
What a great idea for your dads 70th. So glad we made it an enjoyable one.
From Hot Air Ballooning Experience - Canterbury
Thanks Grant. Yes the views are stunning.
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Geraldine from New Zealand wrote on 30 March 2019
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Excellent!...will tell others...Mike had great ballooning skills and very informative knowledge of area covered...it helped that we had perfect weather conditions on our flight day!😁
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