Gift Card - Heli Air boat and HeliJet experiences - Garden City Helicopters

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

Choose from either a Air Boat on the lower Waimak river or head to the hill for the Waimak gorge for a Helijet 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 the magnificent braided river at speed and under great control 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

Child prices apply for 4 - 12 year olds

Allow 1.0 hours. 

Minimum passenger numbers apply of 2 adult fares for trip to depart.

Please choose when booking which option you prefer - Helijet or HeliAirboat

If you cannot see the departure time you would prefer, please email info@helicopters.net.nz or call us on +64 3 3584360 for more availability.

HELIJET - UPPER WAIMAKARIRI RIVER

Departing our helibase you will fly  low level along the braided shallows and up into the Waimakariri Gorge to Adventure Park base to your waiting JetBoat.

Explore the Canyon on a 20 mins Adventure Safari following the river as it winds into the foothills of the Southern Alps Centre before  winging your way back to Christchurch Heliport.

Includes 40 minutes of flying

JETBOAT 20 minutes

Child prices apply for 4 - 12 year olds

Allow 1.0 hours. 

Minimum passenger numbers apply of 2 adult fares for trip to depart.