Overview
Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to Forest Creek through to the expansive Mackenzie Basin & down to the aquamarine glow of Lake Tekapo to touch down & soak in the spectacular vista. Feast your eyes on the unforgettable azure of Lake Pukaki & head up to the famous Aoraki, Mount Cook as the Tasman Glacier comes into full view. Fly towards the Murchison Glacier to the head of the Rangitata River Valley. Sour along Mount Arrowsmith & touch down at the top of the interweaving braids of Rakaia River. Settle in for a picnic served with unobstructed views, overlooking two of Canterbury's glaciers only accessible by helicopter. After lunch, follow the wandering braids of the stony river, past Lake Coleridge & into the blockbuster scenery of the Craigieburn Basin.
Please note we are unable to guarantee snow at any time particularly during Summer months (November – February)
What's Included
- Lunch A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers
- Alcoholic beverages New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
25 Aviation Drive Harewood
Aviation Park, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 7676, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Canterbury Region (pass by)
Mackenzie Basin (pass by)
Lake Tekapo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (pass by)
Murchison (pass by)
Rakaia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Coleridge (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-249560P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. A platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers.
- Alcoholic beverages. New Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
- Bottled water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the World in a day is as follows:
- Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for World in a day will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA platter style picnic lunch overlooking the Glaciers
- Alcoholic beveragesNew Zealand Wine and Beer included. Champagne/spirits are an extra cost.
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Due to the length of this flight it is not recommended people with serious medical conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
