Aoraki Balloon Safaris - Methven

AORAKI BALLOON SAFARIS

oeAoraki a Maori word meaning oeCloud Piercer

Aoraki Balloon Safaris, is the Principle Leader in the New Zealand Tourism Industry for this venture. ~Aoraki(TM) have operated for fifteen years, with their main base at Methven (by Mt. Hutt Ski Field) on the Central Canterbury Plains. This is well recognised as oeNew Zealand(TM)s Finest Ballooning Location. It is well away from the restrictions of flying over or near Christchurch City (with airport and seacoast nearby). It has a full 300km fine day panorama of the entire Canterbury Province, from way north of Christchurch City to south of Timaru City, pristine views can obtained of Mt. Cook and the National Park mountains. This location allows a full 360 degrees of air movement to be flown. The region is well known as the Granary of New Zealand with a large range of seed crops grown, many for export. The world(TM)s finest example of a Braided River System is alongside, the Rakaia River, for which the famous Jet Boat was designed for negotiating.

Aoraki Balloon Safaris is enroute from Christchurch to Queenstown. Methven is 94km or 1hr and 5min from central Christchurch City.

The Guinness Book of Records has acknowledged ~The Oldest Known Person in the World to fly in a Hot Air Balloon at 102yrs, 3 mths was flown by Aoraki Balloon Safaris.

Most balloon flights commence at daybreak, with a memorable experience of up to 4 hours, of which about one hour is the actual flight. It is a full passenger participation venture with assistance given for both the balloon inflation prior to launching, then packing again at the end of the flight. At the flight conclusion, passengers celebrate with a buffet ~Champagne style breakfast(TM) as a picnic in the farmer(TM)s field. A flight certificate and information sheet are given at the conclusion of the venture and oeIn Flight(TM) photos can be purchased.

Aoraki Balloon Safaris welcome Non Flying Ground passengers, for any who do not w