Please ensure the following information is provided when booking:

• Passenger name
• Passenger weight (in kgs)
• Specify age
• Contact phone number while in New Zealand

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• Up to 3 days before your chosen date - 100%
• Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
• Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Every day

Availability:

• Available every day: Sessions at 10am, 11am or 3.30pm
• Not valid: Public holidays
• Bookings valid to 31 August 2026
• Departure point: 73 Grays Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand

Important:

• Please allow one hour for this experience, including flight time
• There is a weight limit of 135kg and a minimum height limit of 155cm
• No additional passengers can be carried on this flight. Flight instructor and participant are seated in front seats
• The flight will be carried out in an air zone over Canterbury, which is the certified aircraft training area
• Late arrival will shorten flight time. Please arrive early to ensure you have ample time for safety briefing and pre-flight preparations

Terms & Conditions:

• All departures and routes are subject to change or cancellation if weather conditions are not suitable for flight
• Please call 03 358 4360 at least 24 hours prior to departure to check the weather conditions, reconfirm booking and departure time. This allows time for flight adjustments should the weather be unfavourable
• Helicopter used is at the discretion of GCH Aviation
• You must disclose any dangerous goods before boarding the helicopter. See what you are permitted to carry here: https://www.aviation.govt.nz/passenger-information/what-can-i-bring/

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer.
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date.

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

GCH Aviation Group, based in Christchurch, New Zealand, encompasses Garden City Helicopters and multiple aviation entities across New Zealand and the South Pacific. Offering scenic tours, transfers, charters, and commercial services, they excel in emergency air rescue, air ambulance operations, corporate jet services and flight training, showcasing three decades of unparalleled aviation expertise.