Our Top 6 Christchurch Helicopter Tours

1.Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $217Our pick

From Christchurch Airport, Garden City Helicopters takes you over central Christchurch, the Red Zone, Cathedral Square, Lyttelton Harbour, Diamond Harbour, Quail Island, Port Hills, Godley Head, Sumner, and New Brighton. Your pilot provides live commentary. Flights carry no more than four passengers and depend on weather, aircraft weight, and minimum numbers.

“I booked this for my son and his gf/partner. They absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop talking about how lovely everyone was and what a great afternoon it was.”

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2.Helicopter Trial Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $227Top rated

At Garden City Helicopters, you spend about an hour learning the basics before taking the controls for a 30-minute helicopter flight. An English-speaking instructor, including Matt when available, guides your takeoff, hover, flight, and landing. You must be at least 14 and wear closed-toe shoes.

“Very welcoming and friendly staff, amazing instructor who was informative, engaging and helpful. They let you fly as much as you are comfortable with without being restrictive or pushy. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!”

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3.20-Minutes City Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Take a 20-minute flight over Christchurch, the Avon River, Botanic Gardens, Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton, and the coast. Your local English-speaking pilot points out landmarks and explains the city’s past and future. The flight carries up to six people, with weather and weight limits applying.

“geweldige vlucht.Het was voor ons de eerste keer in een Helikopter. de pilote was heel aardig en legde goed uit wat we allemaal zagen onder ons. Kort gezegd een fantastische ervaring 👍”

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4.Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $577

Leave Christchurch by helicopter with Garden City Helicopters and land near Waipara for lunch at Greystone or Black Estate Winery. Expect a small-group flight, a safety briefing, weigh-in, wine tasting, and a walk across uneven ground to the winery. Pilots such as Matt and John have been praised for friendly, capable service.

“My wife and I went to Black Estate Vineyard for a heli-lunch as a special occasion. Garden City Helicopters staff and our great pilot John looked after us fabulously well. The wines and food were awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience Read more”

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5.Christchurch Heli-Jet – Helicopter and Jet Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $291

Take off from Harewood with a licensed pilot, view Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains from above, then land by the Waimakariri River for the 20-minute Braided Blast jet boat ride. After spins and fast shallow-water runs, board the helicopter back to base. The small group has a maximum of six people.

“Felt like a rockstar getting choppered into the boats 😂 Beautiful seeing Christchurch from the sky The river is so clear and beautiful Would definitely do it again ❤️”

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6.Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,948

You’ll fly with a Garden City Helicopters pilot from Christchurch across the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps to Aoraki Mount Cook. The 2.5-hour flight may include a 20-minute alpine landing on Liebig Dome, with views of Mount Cook, Tasman Glacier, Mackenzie Country, and Lord of the Rings locations.

“The folks at Garden City Helicopters provided the most amazing helicopter tour for us! We had a perfect weather day and breathtaking views on our ride from Christchurch, through the plains, across the Southern Alps to Mount Cook and bRead more”

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