It was such a wonderful experience- even better than expected! Unlike any plane the hot air balloon enables you to rise and fly in silence. You will gradually rise up to be almost as high as the snowy mountains ,with the fresh air, the breeze, and the non-stop picturesque scene when you overlook the beautiful Canterbury plain. It’s not cold at all with a 30m tall ballon full of hot air above you, a puff jacket will be enough. Everyone will have some hands on experience helping to set up/fold the balloon. High recommend & will remember this experience forever.

Such a great experience with amazing views of New Zealand in all 360 degrees, adventure-loving group of people and bubbles and fruit before departure to celebrate it! The team was helpful, accommodating and with a great sense of humour which made a huge contribution to the fun we had! We definitely have become baloonatics after the flight ?

Instructors were great, the flight was spectacular and the fall was thrilling. I felt well informed and prepared the whole time. But I would say that anything less than 12000ft would go by too quick.

Unforgettable experience! Definitely worth trying! Thank you Ben! Thank you great guys~

Amazing, Thanks Skydive Kiwis

Great experience. Friendly staff that answered any questions and led through the experience. Would recommend to other and will go again.

A dream come true. I stumbled across the bookme site (what a gem) when I saw the deals I just had to book a skydiving adventure for myself and my two youngest. The team at skydivingkiwis are a-m-a-z-i-n-g so welcoming, friendly and professional. Made us feel comfortable right from the start. The experience literally took my breath away (lol) am very happy I purchased the photo/CD option for each of us so we can share our experience with family/friends and work mates. Such a buzz...my son and daughter would happily have climbed back into the plane there and then...best time ever. skydivingkiwis thank you so much for helping me fulfill a dream.

It is worth it to recommend and I really enjoy it...

Absolutely amazing experience! Graeme and Sam were such a great team to help tick this off our bucket list! We had confidence in their flying ability and thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the process of inflating and deflating the balloon. Such a beautiful spot for this incredible activity and would highly recommend this flight.

Amazing experience! Beautiful morning to go with fantastic views. Graeme and Sam were just great and easy to get along with. Setting up was fun and exciting also with the packing up afterwards all topped off with a glass of bubbly and morning tea!! Thanks guys we had a blast

Hot air ballooning was a great way to showcase the beauty of Canterbury plains and the surrounding mountains to my parents. The pilot was amazing, highly knowledgeable and full of humour. I highly recommend them!

A top day. Good sunny weather, with some cloud. Start in Methven heading south. Floating along under the clouds, then through the clouds, to above the clouds. 260 degree views simple gob-smacking outstanding. Coast to mountain ranges with snow on top. Owner / pilot Graeme Church very professional and great talking to, and full of information. Bucket list item ticked 10 out of 10. Would definitely do again. Wonderful. Cheers Graeme.

Greame and Sam were wonderful right from preparing for take off till the final muffin celebration 🍾 A must in lifetime. Lovely views and scenic trip.

Just brilliant . Helping setup, seeing how it's done and then whizzing up into the Canterbury skies to amazing altitudes and then catching the wind and learning about balloon flight all the way looking and marvelling at the view and serenity. Then landing wherever and ending the morning. Just buzzing....

Great experience. Great atmosphere. Great staff! Would 100% recommend!

I had a fantastic time with my family. Awesome place and amazing facilities. I am sure would back again soon.

I loved it. Can't wait to come back with the girls 😉

Really worth the drive from Pegasus. Will definitely be coming back.

Beautiful vistas from the pools. Lovely experience (& very nice soup in the cafe).

Absolutely amazing experience with the guys at Ballooning Canterbury! We loved it!

Such a wonderful experience. Well organized and informative. The view from the top is amazing. Nick made it very special. Thanks

Relaxing on a smooth ride. Safe and enjoyable with a lot of opportunities for free photos.

Michael from Ballooning Canterbury provided an outstanding hot air ballooning experience that surpassed all expectations! From the outset, their communication, commitment to safety and professionalism was evident, setting a reassuring tone for the experience ahead. The thorough safety briefing and meticulous equipment checks left no room for doubt, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the adventure. What truly set Ballooning Canterbury apart was the spaciousness and comfort of their balloon. Unlike other local companies, who may prioritize packing in as many passengers as possible, Ballooning Canterbury ensured ample room for everyone to move about and enjoy the breathtaking views in comfort. This attention to detail made the experience not only safe but also incredibly enjoyable. In stark contrast, a previous encounter with different local company left me feeling anything but at ease. The safety briefing felt incomplete, leaving lingering doubts about the journey ahead, the cramped conditions onboard only added to my discomfort. However, the real ordeal unfolded during the landing, where the basket was dragged along on its side. This experience with another company for me underscored the importance of prioritizing safety and professionalism in hot air ballooning operations. For those looking for an unforgettable hot air ballooning experience that prioritizes safety and comfort, Ballooning Canterbury is the clear choice. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to passenger satisfaction absolutely set them apart. They even took photos for us and emailed them after our trip! I will definitely be booking another trip with Ballooning Canterbury in the future.

We and my kid all enjoy it. Good activity for family and the flight is so smooth. Stunning sunrise view

We are so grateful the weather gods finally gave us the green light to do something we have wanted to do for years! The team were amazing, very professional and we felt safe for the whole adventure. The views were indescribable, southern alps, stunning sunrise over bank’s peninsula, fog banks rolling out to sea, farm land and rivers. Such a stunning place. Highly recommended.

it was absolutely stunning! Very friendly staff and the also the pick up and drop off went well! We could decide by ourselfs it we want to helo preparing the balloon. After that we were flying for 1 hour and 35minutes, which was better than expected and absolutely amazing. Back on the ground we had fruits, muffin and champagne/orange juice. I could make some good pictures up there and the sunset was beautiful! Would do it again, even as a poor backpacker :)

Pros * Family owned , hard working team * Great experience * Good people ,good champagne:) * Great expertise and professionalism * worth waking up at 5 am. * Lovely scenery and will never quite forget my first ballooning experience. Thank you guys ! :) Cons Nothing really.

Even on a cloudy day this activity still has the views he gave us some history of the farms the wildlife and facts about the local area this is a once in a lifetime must do activity

We was FANTASTIC and we be go up again next year

To be honest, after having in my life’s resume experience with parachutes, paragliding, bungee and so on, I thought I wouldn’t be surprised by the ballon experience, but I was totally wrong. It is now on my top 3 best activities I’ve done in my whole entirely life so far and I do recommend everyone. Just do it!

Awesome experience

Micheal is pretty nice. Really romantic and amazing! My wife and I both enjoy it. Highly recommend to my friends. We much prefer to try ballooning again some day Good luck