Top 5 Balloon Rides in South Island, New Zealand

Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity. Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating across an ever changing landscape. Come fly with us!

Our exclusive service offers you absolute flexibility to do exactly whatever and whenever you want. Once you arrive after your long trip from home you can sit back, relax and enjoy as your driver escorts you around this fascinating country introducing you to guided local tours around different towns and natural landscapes, in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

AORAKI A MAORI WORD MEANING 'CLOUD PIERCER' The 'Magical' Sky Experience Methven - 'New Zealand's Finest Ballooning Location' Commencing at sunrise, allow up to 4 hours (about 1 hour is actual flight time), concluding with a buffet champagne style breakfast as a picnic in the farmers fields where the balloon lands. Offers pristine views of Mt Cook and National Park.

Sunrise Balloons is based in Queenstown, New Zealand, flights are scheduled daily, all year round, weather permitting. Queenstown is quite possibly the best landscape in the world to view, and it's even better during a hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne celebration. Come and experience Hot Air Ballooning with us!

We offer Self-drive (rental car) and Private driver (fully guided) New Zealand customised all inclusive itineraries and trips. With over 30 years' of Tourism Industry experience our dedicated team of hardworking and passionate local Christchurch based Kiwi staff offer you peace of mind as we plan together your trip of a lifetime. New Zealand "the world in one" you will not be disappointed.