Aoraki Balloon Safaris Ltd.

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Floating to wherever the breeze may take you

Aoraki Balloon Safaris is the only balloon company in New Zealand offering a unique range of flight options. Parachute jumps by special arrangement
WEDDINGS are a specialty. (With both Male & Female celebrants available). 
VIP Executive/Dignitary Flights, with special arrangements for a chef attended "Champagne" style BBQ breakfast
Conference Flights for large groups using the double/treble hop method, for which the Canterbury Plains are ideally suited.
Mt Hutt Skifield and High Altitude Experience to 7,000 metres (23,000 feet) can be arranged with special conditions applying
A special non-flying ground fare for those who don't wish to fly, yet participate in everything else involving these spellbound ventures
Prices Range from $300 to $800 Per Person. (Min. numbers apply. All are very weather dependent, and generally require special arrangements). 

Flights are generally flown around the day-break when the weather conditions are traditionally clear, calm, cool, and stable. 
Having met at dawn, you will be driven in our 4WD vehicles to a suitable launch site chosen by one of our pilots, who are the most experienced in New Zealand. 

Following a detailed flight briefing, you will then be invited to assist the pilot and crew to prepare the balloon for flight. Once aboard the wicker basket, your magical flight begins.

The successful completion of the flight is celebrated with a "Champagne" style buffet breakfast in the field, generally served by suitably attired waiter with a silver tray. You will also receive a flight certificate. What a way to end a fantastic adventure! 

 


Freephone 0800 CLOUD 7 (256837)
+64 3 302 8172 (Mtvn)
Mbl +64 25 334 861, Fax +64 3 302 8162
PO Box 75, Methven 8353, New Zealand
Email aoraki@nzballooning.com 

Offering more than just a balloon flight!

Group Discounts apply

Specialist Flights can be arranged from any destination

(Special Conditions Apply)

If you are in a conveniently located hotel/motel without transport, we can arrange to have you picked up prior to the flight.

New Zealand air authorities have stated that the Methven region on the Central Canterbury Plains is the finest place in New Zealand for Hot Air Ballooning. Beside Mt Hutt and nestled well inland the prevailing breeze from the Southern Alps gently usher our flights out across the Plains, which are renowned for the many varieties of arable crops, sheep, deer, beef, dairy cattle, even llama, alpacas, and ostriches! Only 1 hour, or 94km SW from Christchurch city. 
Gift Vouchers - These are available for special people and special occasions to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, work gifts, and unique events. Discreet communication can be made to arrange for the unique and novel packaging of a surprise gift! 

PO Box 75
Methven 8353
New Zealand

 

Freephone 0800 CLOUD 7 (256837)
+64 3 302 8172 (Mtvn)
Mbl +64 25 334 861
Fax +64 3 302 8162
Email aoraki@nzballooning.com