Prices
Balloon Flight
Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity with a hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains.
In the morning we meet at the Ballooning Canterbury base – 2136 Bealey Road, Hororata.
Adult: $395.00
Child: $250.00 (12 years and under, and must be a minimum height of 1.1 meters)
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- All flights are minimum number and weather dependent.
- Daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day or during other special events where prices may differ.
- Please read Who Can Fly and our Cancellation Policy.
- Transfers are NOT included.
Balloon Flight with Return Transfers
Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity with a hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains, including return transfers.
Adult: $445.00
Child: $350.00 (12 years and under, and must be a minimum height of 1.1 meters)
We have 2 pick-up locations in Christchurch:
- Novotel Cathedral Square, 52 Cathedral Square.
Pick up time is 60 minutes prior to activity time shown when booking.
- Westfield Riccarton Bus Stop, outside Westfield Mall, Riccarton Road by McDonalds.
Pick up time is 50 minutes prior to activity time shown when booking.
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- All flights are minimum number and weather dependent.
- Daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day or during other special events where prices may differ.
- Please read Who Can Fly and our Cancellation Policy.
- Unless otherwise advised prior to your flight transfers will be provided by Selwyn Shuttles.
- No discounts, promo codes or vouchers can be used for the transfer portion of this booking.
Christmas & New Year Celebration Fights
Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity and make Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day even more special with a hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains.
In the morning you would need to meet at the Ballooning Canterbury base – 2136 Bealey Road, Hororata.
Price: $450.00 per person (Children must be a minimum height of 1.1 meters)
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- All flights are minimum number and weather dependent.
- Please read Who Can Fly and our Cancellation Policy.
- Transfers are NOT included.
- No discounts, promo codes or vouchers can be redeemed on these flights.
Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta
We will be flying at the Wairarapa Balloon Festival, 5-21 April 2025.
This is in the North Island. In the mornings we will be meeting at Carterton Golf Club, 117 Chester Road, Clareville, Carterton. This is a unique opportunity to fly amongst other balloons during this time.
Price: $425.00 per person (Children must be a minimum of height 1.1 meters)
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- All flights are minimum number and weather dependent.
- Please read Who Can Fly and our Cancellation Policy.
- No discounts, promo codes or vouchers can be redeemed on these flights.
NOTE: Hot air ballooning is minimum number and weather dependant. We recommend that you book near the start of your stay in Canterbury so that if we need to cancel the flight for any reason you have the chance to re-book on another day. If we cancel the flight, you can either rebook to another day (subject to space being available) or get a full refund.
For full Cancellation Policy please see below.
Vouchers
Ballooning Canterbury vouchers are a great gift for family and friends.
You can purchase vouchers for adults and/or children (full fare only).
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and are non-refundable.
Ballooning is suitable for all sorts of people.
We have no upper age limit but ballooning is an outdoor sport requiring a degree of agility. We recommend that people should be fit enough to climb in and out of the basket and to stand for about an hour.
If you are a first time flyer or are slightly nervous, don’t worry – we will look after you. We want you to have the most fun and enjoyable experience possible.
We use partitioned baskets specially designed to ensure safety, comfort and a superb view.
Weight restrictions:
Because a hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft, it is limited to the total number of kilograms it can lift. Weight limitations vary according to the outside temperature, humidity, and the number and total weight of the passengers and pilot on board. It is extremely important for flight planning that we have accurate weights, it is a legal requirement that each person must be weighed before the flight.
Please note the maximum weight for each passenger is 130 kg. If you are heavier than this please contact us directly to discuss the options to accommodate you.
Children:
Children are welcome and must be accompanied by a paying & consenting adult. The child must be able to see over the edge of the basket. Their height must be a minimum of 1.1 m high. Infants are not permitted. A child is aged 12 years and under.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel within 24 hours or fail to turn up for your flight you forfeit the full fare. If your cancellation is due to having a new medical condition which raises concerns about completing the flight safely and comfortably, or which poses a risk to other passengers, we will consider a refund upon presentation of a medical certificate. Cancellation must be made directly with Ballooning Canterbury.
A $100 per person cancellation fee applies if you cancel with 48 hours for small groups or within 7 days of flight for large groups.
If we cancel the flight due to weather, for safety reasons or not meeting the minimum number requirement, a full refund will be given or you can change your booking to another date if space is available. (Conditions apply to flights booked via a voucher).
