Activities
Balloon Flight
Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity with a hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains.
In the morning we meet at the Ballooning Canterbury base - 2136 Bealey Road, Hororata.
At the conclusion of the flight we serve a light snack of seasonal fruit, muffins, orange juice and champagne in the paddock where we land. Free photos of your flight will be posted daily on our Facebook Page.
Wear warm clothes, sensible footwear (we take off and land in paddocks), bring your mask and remember to bring your camera.
Minimum height: 1.1 metres (strictly enforced)
Allow approximately 3 hours for the experience. Flight time is around 1 hour.>
all year round
Child -12 years and Under
Balloon Flight with Return Transfers
Book a balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains, including transfers.
We have 2 pick up locations in Christchurch:
1 - Novotel Cathedral Square, 52 Cathedral Square (Pick up time is 60 minutes prior to activity time)
2 - Westfield Riccarton Bus Stop, outside Westfield Mall, Riccarton Road by McDonalds (Pick up time is 50 minutes prior to activity time)
(Unless otherwise advised prior to your flight transfers will be provided by Selwyn Shuttles)
At the conclusion of the flight we serve a light snack of seasonal fruit, muffins, orange juice and champagne in the paddock where we land. Free photos of your flight will be posted daily on our Facebook Page.
Wear warm clothes, sensible footwear (we take off and land in paddocks), bring your mask and remember to bring your camera.
Minimum height: 1.1 metres (strictly enforced)
Allow approximately 3 hours for the experience. Flight time is around 1 hour.>
all year round
Child -12 years and Under
Christmas & New Year Celebration Flights
Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity, and make Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day extra special with a hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains.
Price: $450.00 per person (Children must be a minimum of 1.1 meters)
Transfers are NOT included. In the morning we meet at the Ballooning Canterbury base - 2136 Bealey Road, Hororata.
At the conclusion of the flight we serve a light snack of seasonal fruit, muffins, orange juice and champagne in the paddock where we land. Free photos of your flight will be posted daily on our Facebook Page.
Wear warm clothes, sensible footwear (we take off and land in paddocks), bring your mask and remember to bring your camera.
Minimum height: 1.1 metres (strictly enforced)
Allow approximately 3 hours for the experience. Flight time is around 1 hour.>
all year round
Child -12 years and Under
Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta
We will be flying at the Wairarapa Balloon Festival, 5-21 April 2025.
This is in the North Island. In the mornings we will be meeting at Carterton Golf Club, 117 Chester Road, Clareville, Carterton.
This is a unique opportunity to fly amongst other balloons during this time.
Space is limited, $425.00 per person (no child rates, vouchers or discounts can be applied)
Transport from meeting point and back after flight.
Warm clothes, sensible footwear (we take off and land in paddocks) and remember to bring your camera.
One hour flight>
During Fiesta