It was such a wonderful experience- even better than expected! Unlike any plane the hot air balloon enables you to rise and fly in silence. You will gradually rise up to be almost as high as the snowy mountains ,with the fresh air, the breeze, and the non-stop picturesque scene when you overlook the beautiful Canterbury plain. It’s not cold at all with a 30m tall ballon full of hot air above you, a puff jacket will be enough. Everyone will have some hands on experience helping to set up/fold the balloon. High recommend & will remember this experience forever.

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 ?

Hot air ballooning was a great way to showcase the beauty of Canterbury plains and the surrounding mountains to my parents. The pilot was amazing, highly knowledgeable and full of humour. I highly recommend them!

What an incredible trip for my 45th birthday. Not only was the flight to 7,000 feet breathtakingly peaceful, but we actually got to help with the setup and pack-up of the balloon! Being part of the 'crew' and seeing how it all works from the ground up made the experience so much more immersive and fun. The crew and pilot were top-notch, and the stunning views made this a birthday I’ll never forget. Thank you for such a wonderful adventure!

Amazing experience! Beautiful morning to go with fantastic views. Graeme and Sam were just great and easy to get along with. Setting up was fun and exciting also with the packing up afterwards all topped off with a glass of bubbly and morning tea!! Thanks guys we had a blast

Just brilliant . Helping setup, seeing how it's done and then whizzing up into the Canterbury skies to amazing altitudes and then catching the wind and learning about balloon flight all the way looking and marvelling at the view and serenity. Then landing wherever and ending the morning. Just buzzing....

Greame and Sam were wonderful right from preparing for take off till the final muffin celebration 🍾 A must in lifetime. Lovely views and scenic trip.

A top day. Good sunny weather, with some cloud. Start in Methven heading south. Floating along under the clouds, then through the clouds, to above the clouds. 260 degree views simple gob-smacking outstanding. Coast to mountain ranges with snow on top. Owner / pilot Graeme Church very professional and great talking to, and full of information. Bucket list item ticked 10 out of 10. Would definitely do again. Wonderful. Cheers Graeme.

Absolutely amazing experience! Graeme and Sam were such a great team to help tick this off our bucket list! We had confidence in their flying ability and thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the process of inflating and deflating the balloon. Such a beautiful spot for this incredible activity and would highly recommend this flight.

Always such a relaxing time here! The soft music, sound of nature and beautiful scenery creates an amazing environment to relax in. The staff are lovely and accommodating. And love the cold plunge pool too. Ōpuke will always be my go to place for a self care weekend.

I was thoroughly impressed by the overall quality of the facilities. The entire venue exudes a sense of luxury, with thoughtfully designed spaces and a high standard of cleanliness throughout. The atmosphere is both relaxing and refined, making it an ideal place to unwind. One of the highlights of the visit was the surrounding scenery, which was absolutely stunning and added to the overall sense of tranquility. The beautiful views truly elevated the experience. That said, one minor drawback was the water pressure in the shower area, which felt somewhat weak and could be improved. Despite this, the overall experience was exceptionally pleasant and rejuvenating, and I would still highly recommend a visit.

Beautiful vistas from the pools. Lovely experience (& very nice soup in the cafe).

Really worth the drive from Pegasus. Will definitely be coming back.

I had a fantastic time with my family. Awesome place and amazing facilities. I am sure would back again soon.

I loved it. Can't wait to come back with the girls 😉

Great experience. Great atmosphere. Great staff! Would 100% recommend!

Unforgettable experience! Definitely worth trying! Thank you Ben! Thank you great guys~

Instructors were great, the flight was spectacular and the fall was thrilling. I felt well informed and prepared the whole time. But I would say that anything less than 12000ft would go by too quick.

Amazing, Thanks Skydive Kiwis

Great experience. Friendly staff that answered any questions and led through the experience. Would recommend to other and will go again.

A dream come true. I stumbled across the bookme site (what a gem) when I saw the deals I just had to book a skydiving adventure for myself and my two youngest. The team at skydivingkiwis are a-m-a-z-i-n-g so welcoming, friendly and professional. Made us feel comfortable right from the start. The experience literally took my breath away (lol) am very happy I purchased the photo/CD option for each of us so we can share our experience with family/friends and work mates. Such a buzz...my son and daughter would happily have climbed back into the plane there and then...best time ever. skydivingkiwis thank you so much for helping me fulfill a dream.

It is worth it to recommend and I really enjoy it...

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

Truely incredible scenery and the ride exceeded our expectation. Highly recommend

Absolutely loved it- would definitely go again. Felt very safe 🙏

Good experience I absolutely loved the mountain views honestly breathe taking probably the best and seeing the trees nearly falling of the edge that was even amazing to see under its roots. Nice to meet you mate and your son and doggie 🤙🏼😊

We had an amazing ride! Lots of stunning scenery and so many different types - wild bush, grazing land, soaring rock cliffs, mountains, snow..... just amazing! Blair gave us an incredible journey - fast and fun with stops for photos. Had an absolute ball and it was a much better journey than some from further south. Totally recommend for families too.

Please do this experience as you will not be left disappointed but please book this trip via website instead! Blair is an amazing host whom made us feel welcome and incredibly entertained!

Family of four (two kids under ten) all really enjoyed the experience. Good informative stops along the way and some thrilling spins among a spectacular scenery. Would recommend ear muffs for younger children. We stayed dry :)

Young children shouldn't be put in front seat as they can't see where they're going. 6yr old was very disappointed with only being able to see out the sides of the boat.

Great scenery and knowledgeable skipper who has great driving skills.