Flights - Custom Flights
The “Magical” Sky Experience
Hot Air Ballooning is the air adventure that gives you the kind of tranquil and majestic flight which no other aircraft can offer. It is the ultimate adventure, of serenity and romance. Beginning with the awe-inspiring balloon inflation, your sedate and mystical flight gently unfolds.
» Special City flights
Weather, patronage and circumstances depending, Aoraki Balloon Safaris are able to fly over or near Christchurch City.
» Rakaia Gorge Safari
The exotic Rakaia Gorge Safari is an awe-inspiring flight over the foothills farmland to the breathtaking gorge cliffs, where it is possible to descend into the river chasm, and then rise up again to land on one of the nearby sheep stations.
This flight is a must for the discerning Hot Air Balloon adventurer.
» Non-Flying Ground Fare
This is a special non-flying ground fare for those who don't wish to fly, yet participate in everything else involving these spell-bounding adventures.
» Conference Flights
Conference flights for large groups using the double/treble hop method, for which the Canterbury plains are ideally suited.
» VIP Executive/Dignitary Flights
VIP executive/dignitary flights, with special arrangements.
» Other Flights (weather permitting)
- Mt Hutt ski field to the plains flight.
- High altitude flights up to 8,000 feet.
- Extended cross-country flights over rolling farmland.
- Parachute jumps by special arrangement.
- Contract tethers for captive flying by arrangement.
- Special conditions apply to all the above flights.
