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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.
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!
I had wanted to go on this tour since learning about it to save me the long drive to Mount Sunday and thanks to BookMe's offer we were able to go! The tour company did initially have an issue with the date we had booked but they were able to sort it out and run the tour as usual. Ross gave us lots of information and anecdotes on the long drive and showed some behind the scenes videos of the filming at Edoras. It really does look just like in the movie! They couldn't have found a more ideal location visually. We drove quite a way up the mountain before walking the last stretch to the top in 40kph winds. The views were incredible. Lunch afterwards was at a nearby lodge and the sandwiches were delicious!
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.
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.
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
Great experience. Great atmosphere. Great staff! Would 100% recommend!
I had a fantastic time with my family. Awesome place and amazing facilities. I am sure would back again soon.
Beautiful vistas from the pools. Lovely experience (& very nice soup in the cafe).
I loved it. Can't wait to come back with the girls 😉
Really worth the drive from Pegasus. Will definitely be coming back.
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