Hot Air Balloon Flight from Methven | Adventure Balloons NZ | Shaara Deals
A serene early-morning hot air balloon flight over Canterbury's farmland and the Southern Alps, with a celebratory drink on landing, with Adventure Balloons NZ on Shaara Deals from $260.
Adventure Balloons NZ fly out of Methven early in the morning, right when the air is coolest and calmest, and the result is described as a serene and breathtaking experience over the Canterbury Plains.
You take off into the cool morning air, rising gently as the sun begins to color the sky. Below, Canterbury's patchwork of lush farmland unfolds, dotted with rivers, farms and small towns, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps.
What the flight feels like
As you float higher, the vast Canterbury Plains open up beneath you, followed by the peaks of the Southern Alps in the distance. The silence and stillness of the flight is one of the standout features, broken only occasionally by the sound of the burner flame. It's a genuinely peaceful way to see the region, and keep an eye on the paddocks below, since grazing sheep or deer are often spotted from up there.
Throughout the flight, Adventure Balloons' experienced pilot shares insights into the landscape below, along with stories and local knowledge about Canterbury's landmarks and natural beauty, so it's as much a guided experience as a scenic one.
How it wraps up
The flight concludes with a gentle descent, and landing is typically marked with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine or juice, a fitting way to finish a morning spent floating over the South Island's landscape.
The essentials
- Deal: Hot air balloon flight over Canterbury, Adventure Balloons NZ
- Price: From $260
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours (including early-morning logistics)
- Location: Methven, New Zealand
- Merchant: Adventure Balloons NZ
FAQs
Why does the flight happen so early?
Early morning air is cooler and calmer, which makes for a smoother, more serene balloon flight.
What will we see from the balloon?
Canterbury's patchwork farmland, rivers and small towns, the vast Canterbury Plains, and the Southern Alps, with a chance of spotting grazing sheep or deer below.
Is there commentary during the flight?
Yes, the pilot shares insights and local stories about Canterbury's landmarks and natural beauty throughout.
How does the flight end?
With a gentle descent, typically followed by a celebratory glass of sparkling wine or juice on landing.
Book the Hot Air Balloon Flight from Methven on Shaara Deals at https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a82c338ff54ca01c62437e8 for a peaceful, sky-high look at Canterbury and the Southern Alps.
