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4 hours - 5 hours
From $3,643
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Duration: 4 hours - 5 hours
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About This Tour

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Sour along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of Canterbury's glaciers only accessible by helicopter. After lunch, follow the wandering braids of the stony river, past Lake Coleridge & into the blockbuster scenery of the Craigieburn Basin.
Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Bottled water
  • New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
  • A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers

Itinerary

1
Pass By
Fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge
2
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Fly over the expansive Mackenzie Basin and down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo
3
Stop
Land at Tekapo airport and if you wish explore the township and shores.
4
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Fly over the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki
5
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Fly past New Zealand's largest mountain
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Fly past New Zealand's largest glacier
7
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Fly towards the Murchison Glacier and swing around north into the Godley Valley
8
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Pass over the Rangitata River Valley
9
Stop
The mighty Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers and is fed by a number of glaciers at the head of the valley. Touch down at the top of the River for a picnic.
10
Pass By
Lake Coleridge is located in the Canterbury high country and is situated in an over-deepened valley formed by a glacier over 20,000 years ago.

Good to Know

  • 👶 Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
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