| There is no other place in the world where it is possible to fly from the centre of the city, in view of the sun rising out of the ocean, toward snow-capped mountains
Canterbury's geography and climate are ideal for ballooning - they provide a unique situation where passengers can experience Canterbury's landscape as only a few have seen it - from a gently floating hot air balloon.
Hal Tapley and Chris Johnson, Directors of Balloon Adventures Up Up and Away Ltd, are passionate about ballooning. After more than 16 years experience and 60,000 satisfied passengers, their enthusiasm is still on the rise, just like their balloons over the Canterbury Plains.
Ballooning is encouraged as a group activity, able to break boundaries of age and nationality. Hands on experience in helping set up the balloon leaves each traveller feeling as though they have really participated in creating their spectacular memories.
Balloon adventures Up Up and Away operates six of the largest and most advanced balloons in the country, with an overall capacity for up to 75 passengers at a time, making them ideal for groups.
As New Zealand's most experienced, leading ballooning company, Balloon Adventures Up Up and Away is licenced by the Civil Aviation Authority, and all balloons undergo regular tests.
GET READY FOR
3-4 hours from start to finish
An early start!
Hands-on help in preparing the balloon
An hour long flight in the sky
Spectacular views and photo opportunities
A celebratory glass of chilled champagne (or fruit juice) after landing in a farmer's field
An in-flight photo of the flight available for purchase as a keepsake
Courtesy transfers to and from central Christchurch hotels and motels
Watch as the parks, rivers and buildings fade into the distance, making way for the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains, in view of the Southern Alps to the west and the endless blue of the ocean to the east.
FLIGHT TIMES
We take off everyday of the year.... weather permitting! Early morning is best as it is the calmest time of day. This can range from as early as 5am in the spring and summer to as late as 7am in winter. Regardless of the time, what a way to start the day!
Champagne Balloon Flight
The most magical way to fly. Float majestically through the sky in a graceful hot air baloon. Enjoy unparalleled views over the ocean, the Garden City, mountains and Canterbury plains in a sublime balloon adventure. Then relax on landing with a celebratory glass of champagne. An amazing airborne adventure with an expert team.
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