Hot Air Ballooning Over Canterbury Plains (ABS225) : Gift Voucher

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A very soft easy floating air venture, which offers: The Magical Sky Experience. The Methven location offers pristine fine day views of Mt. Cook and the National Park Mountains, plus a full 300km panorama of the entire Canterbury Plains.

Description

Your early morning, starting at daybreak has very gentle air and being cool, is very clear air. Passenger participation is encouraged to help inflate the balloons. Then as you are gently launched into the morning sky the exhilaration will immediately become apparent.

Viewing the sun coming up over the horizon is a very special moment. The Methven location allows height to be utilised for a part of the flight and if broken cloud is around passing through this is something very special. Being close to Mt Hutt and the Southern Alps offers spectacular mountain views, with the expansive patchwork arable farmland below.

The Guinness Book of Records have acknowledged that "The oldest known person in the world to fly in a Hot Air Balloon" at 102, was flown by this supplier.

Normal balloon flight experiences are up to four hours, of which about one hour is the actual flight. At the flight conclusion the passengers celebrate with a buffet champagne style breakfast. A Flight Certificate, Information Sheet and In Flight Photos are offered at the conclusion of the venture.

Island

South Island,

Venue Details

Methven (by Mt Hutt) on the Central Canterbury Plains, South Island.

Experience Length

HalfDay

Session Details

Starting at day break, unless otherwise advised, allow for approximately 4hrs of which about 1hr is the actual flight. Day break varies from 7.30 at the shortest day of the year and 5am on the longest. We need to speak with you the evening prior to you flight to set up the drill for the morning.

Experience Participants

The price quoted is for one person. There will be a minimum of eight and a maximum of 13 people in the basket with you during your flight.

Participant Guidelines

Participants must be very flexible in their planning as ballooning is very weather dependant. It can only be done on days with calm conditions needing light winds. Alternative days are handy to have available if that can be arranged. We cannot fly anyone more than 14 weeks pregnant.

Participant Dress Code

Always arrive with warm clothes available. Winter mornings can be cold. The coldest part of the day, being the half hour wait, for the balloon to inflate. It is generally 5-8 degrees warmer in the balloon once in the air. Wear water proof footwear for walking in wet grass.

Other Information

Methven is long recognised by the industry as 'New Zealand's Finest Ballooning Location'. We are the principle leader in the NZ Tourism Industry for innovation and have an excellent record in Hot Air Ballooning Adventures.

VOUCHER VALID FOR : 1 Person (for 6 Months from the date of purchase)