2 Balloon Flights in New Zealand Worth Booking

1.Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $385Our pick

Meet Graham and the Adventure Balloons NZ team in Methven, then ride in a 4X4 to the day’s launch site. Help inflate and pack the balloon before a peaceful flight up to 9,500 feet, with views toward Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, and the Pacific Coast. A celebration drink follows landing.

“An amazing experience. Thanks to everyone involved. Great memories! So peaceful too. I’m not good with heights but had no problem at all.”

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2.From Methven: Hot Air Balloon Flight in Canterbury with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $227Best value

Meet Graeme or Michaela at Methven’s Main Street bus stop, then ride to the launch paddock for about an hour in the air above the Canterbury Plains. Help prepare and pack the balloon, enjoy expert commentary, and finish with sparkling wine or juice and snacks.

“Brilliant, informative crew, friendly helpful good sense of humour experts and experienced great flight commentary surreal feeling floating up high and so peaceful and tranquil, must put on your bucket list, thanks Graham, Storky and Rafterdo”

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