Heli Air boat and HeliJet experiences

If you cannot see the departure time please email reception@gchaviation.com or call us on +64 3 3584360 for more availability.

 If you
thrive on excitement and adventure, then the adrenaline overload heli-water
experience is perfect for you!

Choose
from either an Air Boat on the lower Waimakariri river or head
to the hill for the Waimakariri gorge for a Heli jet boat
experience.

 AIR
BOAT OR HELIJET- LOWER WAIMAKARIRI RIVER

After
take-off you will enjoy views of Christchurch City and the spectacular Southern
Alps before your pilot whisks you away on a ten minute flight to the banks of
the Waimakariri River.

Waiting
for you will be the award-winning Alpine Jet Thrills team, ready to blast you
down this magnificent, braided river at speed with their highly trained driver.

Experience
the sensation of skimming over wet stones in Air Force 2
Their genuine all American style AirBoat. 

Then
it’s back on board the helicopter for the return flight to base.

Includes
20 minutes of flying.

AIR BOAT
20 minutes

Allow
1.0 hours. 

Please
choose when booking which option you prefer - Heli jet or Heli Airboat

HELIJET
- UPPER WAIMAKARIRI RIVER

Departing
our Christchurch base, you will fly low level along the braided shallows
and up into the Waimakariri River Gorge to the jetboat base to your waiting Jet
Boat.

Explore
the Waimakariri canyon on a 20 minute adventure following the river as it winds
into the foothills of the Southern Alps before winging your way back to our
Christchurch Heliport.

Includes
40 minutes of flying.

JETBOAT
20 minutes

Allow
1.0 hours. 

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PLEASE
NOTE: 

Minimum
number of fares required for flights to depart. – 2 fares

Helicopter
used is at the discretion of GCH Aviation

Price is
per person for 5 years old plus.

Flight
is subject to weather. - Air and River conditions

Not
recommended for expectant mothers

Please
wear warm clothing.

You will
be issued with a lifejacket and a water spray cover.

No
refunds for bookings cancelled by passenger within 24 hours of departure.

Gift
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Prices
increase yearly on the 1st of September until the 31st August.

Full
terms and Conditions - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hTTkrp8ZoDwRm0iKoRWPwGyDfmxCU7xb/view?usp=drive_link