Duration:
Approx 1 Hour
Price:
From $445 per person
Person:
Min 2 - Max 6 Passengers
Product Code:
PR6DWG
Heli-Air Boat and Heli-Jet Boat Experiences
If you thrive on excitement and adventure, then the adrenaline overload heli-water experience is perfect for you!
Choose from either an Air Boat on the lower Waimakariri river or head to the hill for the Waimakariri gorge for a Heli jet boat experience.
AIR BOAT OR HELIJET- LOWER WAIMAKARIRI RIVER
After take-off you will enjoy views of Christchurch City and the spectacular Southern Alps before your pilot whisks you away on a ten minute flight to the banks of the Waimakariri River.
Waiting for you will be the award-winning Alpine Jet Thrills team, ready to blast you down this magnificent braided river at speed with their highly trained driver.
Experience the sensation of skimming over wet stones in Air Force 2 Their genuine all American style AirBoat. Then it’s back on board the helicopter for the return flight to base.
Includes 20 minutes of flying and 20 minutes Air Boat (allow 1.0 hour).
HELIJET – UPPER WAIMAKARIRI RIVER
Departing our Christchurch base, you will fly low level along the braided shallows and up into the Waimakariri Gorge to Adventure Park base to your waiting Jet Boat.
Explore the Canyon on a 20 mins adventure safari following the river as it winds from the foothills of the Southern Alps before winging your way back to the Christchurch Heliport.
Includes 40 minutes of flying and 20 minutes Air Boat (allow 1.0 hour).
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains.
- Fly over the banks of the Waimakariri River.
- Thrilling Jet Boat or Air Boat ride.
Tour Details
- Minimum number of 2 fares required for flights to depart.
- Price is per person for 3 years old plus.
- No child prices apply.
- Flight is subject to weather (air and river conditions).
- Bring warm clothes .
- You will be issued with a lifejacket and a water spray cover.
- Not recommended for pregnant persons.
- No refunds for bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure.
- Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
- Helicopter used is at the discretion of GCH Aviation.
- Prices increase yearly on the 1st of September until the 31st August.