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

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 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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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 ?

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.

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!

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!

I loved being able to have the chance to gallop through some paddocks and the views and photos made everything an amazing time. He took very good precautions on everyone according to there skill level and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves.

It was an amazing experience and the view was breathtaking! We even were served scones and drinks up there :)

From the first hello and the walk through the collection of antiques, thru a great ride, to a fascinating chat about jet boat racing, the whole experience was 5 stars The ride was exhilarating, the scenery breathtaking, and the snippets of history and geology fascinating.

Thank you Don for looking after us and making us feel 100% safe on the quads! We were a group of four ladies, all beginners, and Don made made sure we knew what we were doing and were confident before our adventure began. We all had an absolute BLAST and oh my word the scenery is BREATHTAKING!!!! My friend commented that it truely is NZ on a plate!!!

Had the most incredible time on the 2 hour summit peak tour! Me and my partner were made comfortable very quickly and were taken on an exciting afternoon quad biking (our first time too!) learning about the areas around and our tour leader Ash taking lots of photos for us. Would 100% recommend and we will definitely be going back again. Thank you ?

Fantastic fun, excellent guide, knowledgeable, amazing and fun filled time, stunning views, must do !!!!

The best tour we have done in New Zealand. Don our guide was amazing.

We had a amazing tour with our guide Don! He has good knowledge about the area and we learnt alot from him. The scenery was breathtaking when he brought us right to the top of the hill, simply amazing! Would highly recommend anyone to take this tour and i am definitely sure you would enjoy it. Thanks Don for being so friendly and looking after us alot especially on our safety.

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

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

Even on a cloudy day this activity still has the views he gave us some history of the farms the wildlife and facts about the local area this is a once in a lifetime must do activity

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 :)

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.

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 ☺

Totally worth the early experience. Breathtaking view and superb service. 5 stars experience!