Micheal is pretty nice. Really romantic and amazing! My wife and I both enjoy it. Highly recommend to my friends. We much prefer to try ballooning again some day Good luck

I highly recommend this to everyone. It is a fantastic trip with wonderful friendly people , Michael and Cameron. The whole experience of ballooning from setting up to packing up is worth the very early start!

This was a lifetimes ambition and finally at 69yrs - got it done thanx to Peter (Instructor) and the Canterbury Gliding Club - great and thank you achieved a first. Dreamed of doing it from boyhood, all I can say is stunning, fantastic experience due to Peter - thank you 👍 Brilliant views and fun to take the controls, great instructor. Again thank you Canterbury Gliding Club for your hospitality and friendly attitude …. Was like a brath of fresh air …. Thank you thank you 👍

This was my 60th birthday gift. This was awesome. We were welcome by all the glider club team. We were offered some coffee and donuts, waiting for the weather to improve. Then we were taking to the glider, explained thoroughly what was going to happen, the safety rules, the instrumentation and controls. Then we took off and as soon as the tug plane released us, the instructor gave me the controls (this was a full dual controls glider). What a sensation ! The responsiveness to the controls is so immediate. And the feeling to surf on the air and play with the wind ! And the panoramic and unobstructed view, unbeatable by any classical aircraft. I wish I could do it again, and again and again.

Almost had to postpone due to the weather but glad the weather cleared enough because what a blast of a day. This club has the most tranquil and well-placed location for its operations. There's a friendly choc labrador to say hi to you when you arrive and my instructor John was ever the hospitable host. I got to explore everything that caught my curiosity, the tug plane, the control room, the glider shed, and of course the gliders. The club members were more than informative when I asked about things and were easy to talk to. You could easily tell there was a wealth of knowledge there that they loved sharing with others when asked. Not only did John my instructor give me the best comprehensive flight experience from A - Z, but he went above and beyond when I returned from my flight a bit earlier than planned and said "I think we need to go again and get your money's worth" So that's exactly what we did :D This is a man who put the customer first and understands why he does what he does, and because of that, I'll definitely be back for sure. (Hopefully with some friends to share the day with) Find memories forever will they be

What amazing people and my parents who went up had an incredible experience. Great gift idea for someone who has everything

The staff & our pilot Edwyn ( sorry if spelt wrong) was very helpful & informative - Great fathers day gift for my dad- He loved it & we would definately recommend! thanks again canterbury gliding club!

My first time in a glider was a fantastic experience. It was a great feeling to be so close to the snow capped mountains with amazing views you could never see any other way. I was a bit nervous but the lovely staff put me at ease and I went away on a high looking forward to the next time. Thanks so much to everyone at Springfield Gliding Club

This was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. The people were lovely and very welcoming. My husband booked me a trial flight for my 70th birthday as gliding has always appealed to me. Even though the weather wasn't optimal, I had a great flight with Rob who let me take the controls for part of the flight to do some turns. The view over the hills and around Sheffield were great. We also had the smoothest landing I've ever had. I'm keen to take up the opportunity for more flights and instruction by joining the Club. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to do this.

While it took a few attempts to get the flight due to weather it was worth the wait Fantastic views great set guys who take you up and give you the controls Would do again ?

Very helpful, friendly instructors that give a fun flight. Fantastic views while soaring along the ridges of the mountains. Equipment is good and sturdy. Highly recommended!

The clouds opened up in time to give a glorious break for my trip up with the glider. John was a wonderful instructor and it was exhilarating and peaceful at the same time. The scenery was stunning, the gliding more than memorable and the cherry on top was the opportunity to try my hand at gliding under the watchful eyes of John McCaw. I highly recommend treating yourself to a gliding opportunity and if you're lucky you will get Jon as your instructor~! Jackie

Such nice guys, everything so easy from booking to flight, and correspondence from instructor on weather updates were much appreciated. I would recommend this experience to everyone, great views.

Absolutely amazing experience with the guys at Ballooning Canterbury! We loved it!

Such a wonderful experience. Well organized and informative. The view from the top is amazing. Nick made it very special. Thanks

Such a great experience with amazing views of New Zealand in all 360 degrees, adventure-loving group of people and bubbles and fruit before departure to celebrate it! The team was helpful, accommodating and with a great sense of humour which made a huge contribution to the fun we had! We definitely have become baloonatics after the flight ?

It was a good experience for our family. Mike is an excellent pilot with lot of experience. We saw snow mountains and sunrise which are extremely beautiful view

We was FANTASTIC and we be go up again next year

Where do I even begin? ... Me and my boyfriend did this whilst road-tripping the South Island for one whole month, before we flew back to the UK. Having living in New Zealand for 2 years it was our mission to tick off as many things as possible! Including: Whale watching, swimming with Dolphins, seeing wild Penguins, Quad-biking and even walking three of the great hikes. But I can say with absolute confidence that this tops them all! Additionally, 'Hot Air Balloon's' are very symbolic to myself in relation to a late family member, so this was something I've always wanted to do. This experience is simply spectacular and a truly magical experience. The guys looked after us so much and Michael made the whole experience really insightful to whilst teaching us about the Canterbury plains and mountain ranges. We loved every minute of this experience, especially assisting Michael to set up the Hot Air Balloon and the scrumptious breakfast buffet with Mimosa's at the end. We shall recommend this to everyone we meet for the rest of our lives! Thank you so very much.

Michael from Ballooning Canterbury provided an outstanding hot air ballooning experience that surpassed all expectations! From the outset, their communication, commitment to safety and professionalism was evident, setting a reassuring tone for the experience ahead. The thorough safety briefing and meticulous equipment checks left no room for doubt, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the adventure. What truly set Ballooning Canterbury apart was the spaciousness and comfort of their balloon. Unlike other local companies, who may prioritize packing in as many passengers as possible, Ballooning Canterbury ensured ample room for everyone to move about and enjoy the breathtaking views in comfort. This attention to detail made the experience not only safe but also incredibly enjoyable. In stark contrast, a previous encounter with different local company left me feeling anything but at ease. The safety briefing felt incomplete, leaving lingering doubts about the journey ahead, the cramped conditions onboard only added to my discomfort. However, the real ordeal unfolded during the landing, where the basket was dragged along on its side. This experience with another company for me underscored the importance of prioritizing safety and professionalism in hot air ballooning operations. For those looking for an unforgettable hot air ballooning experience that prioritizes safety and comfort, Ballooning Canterbury is the clear choice. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to passenger satisfaction absolutely set them apart. They even took photos for us and emailed them after our trip! I will definitely be booking another trip with Ballooning Canterbury in the future.

Awesome experience

Amazing day .highly rwcommend

Definitely worth it! Amazing experience and the view of Canterbury plains is something picturesque. Would do it again over the winter! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Taking pictures and telling stories of the places around the region. After the flight, there were drinks and muffin and fruits to enjoy afterwards.

It was an amazing experience with a top pilot (Michael), with great flying experience and extreemly wellcoming. We could see fantastic landscapes and sun rise and moon getting down. At the end, we had a little of ballooning history , champaign, muffins and fruit. All was Fabulous!!! Recommend this experience to everyone.

What an incredible experience, the sunrise was gorgeous over the Canterbury plains. It was even more than what I was hoping for, we had a beautiful morning!

This is a MUST DO at least once in your life. Ballooning Canterbury is an extremely safe and fun company to fly with. So every body have some fun with Ballooning Canterbury ☺

Relaxing on a smooth ride. Safe and enjoyable with a lot of opportunities for free photos.

it was absolutely stunning! Very friendly staff and the also the pick up and drop off went well! We could decide by ourselfs it we want to helo preparing the balloon. After that we were flying for 1 hour and 35minutes, which was better than expected and absolutely amazing. Back on the ground we had fruits, muffin and champagne/orange juice. I could make some good pictures up there and the sunset was beautiful! Would do it again, even as a poor backpacker :)