Premium Wine Tasting Experience in Canterbury

Highlights

• 5 helicopter landings at premium wineries
• Visit the North Canterbury wine region by helicopter
• Wine tasting at 5 vineyards
• Wine & food matching at Terrace Edge Vineyard

Description

Arrive in style at 5 North Canterbury wineries for luxurious tastings with Garden City Helicopters' Between the Vines package. This unique 5 hour experience takes you on a helicopter flight from Christchurch through the North Canterbury wine region, landing between the vines at 5 separate locations. Indulge in wine tasting at each vineyard, with food & wine matching at Terrace Edge Vineyard, and sit back in comfort for transfers by Garden City Helicopters in between.

Between the Vines is a full day helicopter and wine tasting experience taking off in Christchurch. Meet your friendly and experienced Garden City Helicopters pilot and settle in on board your means of transport for the day. Garden City Helicopters hold the Diamond Safety Award from the Helicopter Association of New Zealand for 30 years of outstanding safety records for passengers and crew, so rest assured you are in safe hands. As you fly from Christchurch over the North Canterbury wine region, take in the superb aerial views before arriving at your first landing.

Your first helicopter landing takes you to George Road Wines, where you can taste some of New Zealand’s finest Syrah and Pinot Gris made with traditional winemaking techniques. Your next stop is Terrace Edge Vineyard, an organic and family-run vineyard on the shores of the Waipara River. Taste wines and match with food, including olives from the Terrace Edge olive grove, to experience the North Canterbury climate and landscape through taste. After your next helicopter transfer, visit Greystone Vineyard, tasting aged wines and exclusive special releases. 

The final vineyards included in your Between the Vines helicopter experience with Garden City Helicopters are Black Estate and Waipara Hills Winery. Black Estate is a delicious experience in itself, including 3 organic wineries and a restaurant which champions organic cuisine. Before your helicopter flight back to Christchurch, land at the award-winning Waipara Hills Winery to sample complex and vibrant flavours in one last wine tasting. Between the Vines is an incredible tour combining a Christchurch helicopter flight Canterbury with exquisite wine and food tastings in North Canterbury, perfect for wine enthusiasts or friends looking for a unique adventure.

Trip Includes

• Return helicopter flight from Christchurch to North Canterbury wine region
• 5 helicopter landings at premium wineries
• Helicopter transfers between vineyards
• Wine tasting (and 1 wine & food matching) at 5 wineries
• Experienced and friendly pilot

Duration

• Allow 5 hours

Departures

• 10:30am
• Departs from GCH Aviation, 73 Grays Road, Christchurch
• Operates all year

Other Information

• Bring a camera, sunglasses, additional spending money, hat & sunscreen
• If you are sampling you must be over 18 years of age by New Zealand law and bring a valid form of ID: an international passport or NZ drivers licence
• Minimum numbers apply for flight to go ahead
• No child rates available
• Infants (0-3yrs) fly free of charge, please advise upon booking
• Infants must sit on a parent/guardian's lap for the flight (safety belt supplied)

Normal Retail Price

• Per person (4yrs+): NZD$799.00