Helicopter wine tour North Canterbury: Fly over landmarks

Your pilot knows the region well enough to point out what matters as you fly.

A helicopter flight over North Canterbury that takes two to four hours, landing at a winery of your choice where a live English-speaking pilot shares local insights about the region's landmarks and sights. Lunch and wine tasting are available at additional cost. The flight passes over Horse Power, Brew Moon, Glenmark Rugby Club and secluded sandy beaches on the way to the winery.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter winery flight and sightseeing

• Fly over Horse Power and Brew Moon
• Fly over Glenmark Rugby Club
• Fly over Secluded Sandy Beaches
• Visit chosen North Canterbury winery
• Optional lunch and wine tasting
• Return flight to base

The experience

The flight starts from base and heads toward one of North Canterbury's award-winning wineries, passing over Horse Power, Brew Moon, Glenmark Rugby Club and secluded sandy beaches along the way. Your pilot personalizes the route by sharing local knowledge about the region's landmarks and what makes the backyard worth seeing from the air. The helicopter does the work of getting you there. The winery is the destination you choose.

Once you land at the winery, the flight portion is done. Lunch and wine tasting are available if you want them, but they come at an additional cost beyond the helicopter experience itself. Infants sit on an adult's lap during the flight. The whole outing runs between two and four hours depending on which winery you pick and whether you add the tasting.

What’s included

• Helicopter flight with a live English-speaking pilot.
• personalized routing over North Canterbury landmarks.
• landing at a winery of your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Christchurch Helicopters

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine a scenic helicopter flight with a winery visit and tasting: the pilot lands at your chosen vineyard, so you experience both the aerial views and the wine country up close rather than seeing it only from above.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the helicopter flight take?

The flight lasts between two and four hours total, depending on the winery you choose and whether you add lunch and wine tasting at an additional cost.

What landmarks do you see on the flight?

The helicopter passes over Horse Power, Brew Moon, Glenmark Rugby Club and secluded sandy beaches on the way to the winery in North Canterbury.

Can infants fly on this tour?

Yes, infants are welcome and sit on an adult's lap during the flight.

Is wine tasting included in the flight?

Wine tasting and lunch are available at the winery for an additional cost. The helicopter flight itself does not include them.

Does the pilot speak English?

Yes, your pilot is a live guide who speaks English and shares local knowledge about the North Canterbury region during the flight.