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Welcoming you to Adventure Balloons Methven, New Zealand

Hot Air Ballooning Flights South Island, New Zealand

Adventure Balloons NZ operates hot air balloon flights from Methven, Mt Hutt Village, close to the award-winning Mt Hutt Ski Resort. In New Zealand’s South Island.

Enjoy breathtaking long-distance views of the Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, Mount Cook (Aoraki), and beyond, as well as the Pacific Coast line to the east.

An experience of a lifetime. Not to be overlooked!

Mount Hutt Scenic Balloon Flights

Price:  $425 per person Child $260 pp (5 to 13 Years)
Departs:  6:00 am 
Duration: 4 Hours approx,

Canterbury Plains in New Zealand are one of the finest locations for a balloon flight.

We take off at the foothills of Mount Hutt in Methven, where the mountains give excellent protection from the prevalent north-westerly winds.

We have unrestricted airspace limitations up to 9,500 feet, which affords us spectacular views of the southern alps as far away as Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring, as well as the patchwork panorama of the plains and the Pacific coast to the east.

Methven is a wonderful destination to spend a few days due to its abundance of activities, such as mountain walks and the Lord of the Rings location on Mount Sunday.

Private Charter upto 3 pax

Price:  $1500 upto 3 pax
Departs:  6:00 am 
Duration: 4 Hours approx

Enjoy an idyllic Hot Air Balloon Flight for up to three people over the breathtaking Canterbury Plains with views of the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean.

Perfect for wedding proposals, anniversaries, birthday treats, and other special events!

We take off at the foothills of Mount Hutt in Methven, where the mountains give excellent protection from the prevalent north-westerly winds.

We have unrestricted airspace limitations up to 9,500 feet, which affords us spectacular views of the southern alps as far away as Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring, as well as the patchwork panorama of the plains and the Pacific coast to the east.

Here’s what makes your flight with us so special

Unlimited free airspace upto 9,500 ft. giving fantastic views as far as Aoraki Mt Cook to the west and the patchwork Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean

4×4 transport from the Methven meeting point to the launch site and return after the flight.

Free inflight photographs taken by a camera suspended from the balloon, flight certificate and a champagne style post flight buffet in the landing paddock

Hot Air Ballooning Flights South Island, New Zealand

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