Departing from Christchurch airport to the Southern Alps, you start to see the vast tapestry that is the Canterbury Plains. 

The Canterbury Plains is an area of braided rivers and pastoral perfection between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean. The plains are a remarkable sight from the air, a patchwork of agricultural activity that ranges from grazing grasses, wheat, herbs, sunflowers, beef, sheep and deer.

Your flight will take you alongside and through the gorge of The Waimakariri River, one of the largest braided rivers in Canterbury. The mighty Waimakariri river flows from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean.

Look down on the array of limestone boulders in the Castle Hill area which is a popular climbing and hiking area. Several ski fields come to life in the winter in the Castle Hill Basin.

You will be able to see the route of the famous Transalpine railway through to the upper reaches of the river as it disappears into the Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Experience your spectacular remote mountain landing on a summit to breathe in the fresh alpine air.

*Seasonal snow landing