20-minute scenic helicopter flightAerial views of Christchurch city landmarksPort Hills and Lyttelton Harbour viewsPilot commentary

Important Information

Price per person (ages 3+); No child pricingInfants 0–2 years travel free on a fare-paying adult’s lapFlights operate subject to weatherHelicopter type at operator’s discretion

Overview Pricing

Christchurch City Scenic Helicopter Flight

South Island

Garden City Helicopters

from

US$206

per person

Happy helicopter passenger overlooking Christchurch cityscape

Experiences

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

South Island

Start: Christchurch Airport

Location: Christchurch

Duration: 20 Minutes

Experience Christchurch from above on a 20-minute scenic helicopter flight with Garden City Helicopters. Fly over Ōtautahi Christchurch and enjoy spectacular aerial views of Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, Dean's Bush and the revitalised city centre, including landmarks such as the Town Hall, Isaac Theatre Royal and Te Kaha Stadium.

Continue over the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor and take in sweeping views towards the Port Hills, Lyttelton Harbour and Sumner Beach, with the Southern Alps visible in the distance on a clear day. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this Christchurch helicopter flight offers a memorable perspective of the Garden City's landmarks, landscapes and transformation

Aerial map of Christchurch City and scenic helicopter flight path

Helicopter aerial of Lyttelton Harbour and Port Hills in Christchurch

View from helicopter cockpit flying over Christchurch suburbs

Helicopter view of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Helicopter view over Christchurch and the Avon Heathcote Estuary

Helicopter flying over rugged Banks Peninsula coastline near Christchurch

Aerial view of Christchurch coastline from helicopter cockpit

Helicopter flying past Port Hills above Christchurch coast

Helicopter view over Sumner Beach and Christchurch coastline

Couple enjoying Christchurch scenic helicopter flight views

Aerial helicopter view of Pegasus Bay coastline near Christchurch

Aerial helicopter view of Mt Herbert in Banks Peninsula

Helicopter view of Diamond Harbour and Lyttelton in Banks Peninsula

Helicopter aerial of Pegasus Bay and New Brighton Beach Christchurch

Aerial view of Christchurch suburbs and coastline from helicopter

20-minute scenic helicopter flight
Aerial views of Christchurch city landmarks
Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour views
Pilot commentary

Price per person (ages 3+); No child pricing
Infants 0–2 years travel free on a fare-paying adult’s lap
Flights operate subject to weather
Helicopter type at operator’s discretion

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**
Within 24 hours: No refund

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