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Christchurch: Helicopter Flight Experiences with JetBoat River Adventure

Enjoy views of Christchurch City and the Southern Alps on a scenic helicopter flight towards the Waimakariri River – choosing either the Lower Waimakariri or Upper Waimakariri flight path. Touch down at the river’s edge at the lower Waimakariri river or high in the Waimakariri Gorge before joining a thrilling 20-minute adventure jetboat ride. Drift around sweeping river bends and experience exhilarating 360-degree turns before enjoying a scenic helicopter flight back to Christchurch.

Inclusions
  • Valid for one child (4–12) or one adult (13+)
  • Scenic helicopter flight (approximately 25 minutes total flying time for Lower Waimakariri or 40 minutes total flying time for Upper Waimakariri)
  • 20-minute adventure safari on the Waimakariri River by jetboat
  • Experienced pilot and highly-trained boat driver
  • Life jacket and water spray cover
  • Available every day: Departs 9.30am; returns 10.30am (approximately)
  • Departure point: GCH Aviation Heliport, 73 Grays Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8042
  • Bookings valid to 31 August 2026
Overview
Duration: From 2 hours
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: English (New Zealand)
From NZ$445 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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