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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 - 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. 

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.

JETBOAT20 minutes 

Allow 1.0 hours. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Minimum number of fares required for flights to depart. 

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 ouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchas increase yearly on the 1st of September until the 31st Augu