Christchurch Helicopter Tours 6 options
From NZ$ 385 · 4 of 6 run daily · departures between 09:30 and 15:00 · most take 1h 30m–3h
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond HarbourHelicopter tour over Christchurch with live pilot commentary, flying over Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, Diamond Harbour and Lyttelton Harbour.
- 22 reviews
- 4.64★
- Duration
- 20m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Helicopter tour to North Canterbury wineries from ChristchurchFly from Christchurch to North Canterbury wineries by helicopter, landing at Greystone or Black Estate for wine tasting and lunch you arrange on arrival.
- 6 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps GorgeHelicopter flight over the Southern Alps and Waimakariri River, then a 30-minute jet boat ride through the gorge with an expert driver.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Every day
- 09:30
Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tourFly from Christchurch to New Zealand's highest mountain on a 3-hour helicopter tour with alpine landing, pilot commentary and Lord of the Rings film sites.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 10:00
Helicopter wine tour North Canterbury: Fly over landmarksFly over North Canterbury's award-winning wineries and landmarks like Horse Power and Brew Moon by helicopter.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h–4h
Whale watching by helicopter from Christchurch to KaikouraFly from Christchurch over the Canterbury Plains to Kaikoura for aerial whale watching with a live pilot. Spot sperm whales.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- Every day
- 10:00
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-05| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond HarbourOur pickGroup of up to 4 | NZ$ 385 per person | 20m | 4.64★ · 22 | Every day · 4 start times | English |
| Helicopter tour to North Canterbury wineries from ChristchurchAlso recommendedGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 930 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Next departure: 22 Jul 2027 | English |
| Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps GorgeAlso recommendedGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 899 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tourGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 3,140 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Helicopter wine tour North Canterbury: Fly over landmarksPrivate | NZ$ 1,420 per person | 2h–4h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Mon–Sat | English |
| Whale watching by helicopter from Christchurch to KaikouraGroup of up to 4 | NZ$ 2,575 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 10:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Helicopter wine tour North Canterbury: Fly over landmarks (NZ$ 1,420)
Christchurch Helicopter Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond Harbour, NZ$ 385 (20m, 4.64★ · 22).
- Also recommended: Helicopter tour to North Canterbury wineries from Christchurch, NZ$ 930 (3h, 5.00★ · only 6 reviews).
- Also recommended: Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps Gorge, NZ$ 899 (1h 30m, 5.00★ · only 3 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: NZ$ 385–NZ$ 3,140 (median NZ$ 930).
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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