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Hot Air Ballooning in Christchurch, South Island, Canterbury New Zealand

Flights:
All-year round
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Overall, the city is surrounded by Avon, Heathcote and Waimakariri Rivers, and the Canterbury Plains. The climate is considered to be temperate, with cool and mild summers (maximum temperature 23°C/73°F), and cold and frosty winters (temperatures fall below 0°C/32°F frequently).

Grasp the opportunity to explore the wild beauty of the area around Christchurch in an organized ballooning adventure. Enjoy panoramic views while flying up in the air of the beautiful Canterbury Plains, part of the magnificent Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean.

On perfectly sunny days, you will be able to obtain a visibility up to 300 km/186 mi long! You will be flying for about an hour, although you should allow approximately five hours for the whole experience.

Note: All-year round flights. Closed-toes sport shoes required.