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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Akaroa is the jewel in Canterbury's crown, a gorgeous little French inspired sea-side village.
Experience unique views of Canterbury from above, the landscape before you an extinct volcano making up Banks Peninsula. Lush forests and grassland run down the hillsides to the azure water of the endless bays. The spectacular rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean flows inland to Akaroa harbour. This is the home of Akaroa Craft Distillery, prepare for a journey to taste Akaroa on your Akaroa Craft Distillery HeliGin tour
Your tasting experience is followed by a food platter between two people whilst enjoying a G&T each.
Live tour commentary provided in English
Tale of the Akaroa Harbour told in Gin, every sampled is a taste of Akaroa and it surrounds from locally grown and foraged ingredients.
Departure Point
73 Grays Road, Yaldhurst, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Garden City Helicopters, Christchurch, New Zealand On Check in at reception you will be weighed and view a safety video. Your pilot will meet and greet and load you into the helicopter to depart to Akaroa 15 minutes
Akaroa Lighthouse, Akaroa, New Zealand Fly by Helicopter from Christchurch to Akaroa. Take in the sights of Christchurch, Diamond and Akaroa Harbours 30 minutes
Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House, Akaroa, New Zealand On landing on the hill above Akaroa at our helipad, Take in the amazing view of the harbour before you. A short drive down into the village to the Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House at 45 Rue Lavaud. The Tasting House has been lovingly restored to become a place that feels like home. Somewhere relaxing and memorable for guests to sample a range of gins and learn more about the story and vision of the Akaroa Craft Distillery. 90 minutes
GCH Aviation 73 Grays Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand Driven to the helipad and Fly by helicopter from Akaroa to Christchurch. 45 minutes
Akaroa, Akaroa, New Zealand The story of a place. Whangaroa. Hakaroa. Akaroa.
But my tale begins millions of years before names, when two mighty volcanoes rose from the sea. Flows of lava spilled down their flanks, forming land.
Over time my fire ceased. Wind and water ground down my vast volcanoes. The rising ocean flooded my extinct calderas, forming the harbours of Akaroa and Lyttelton. My island became a peninsula, connected to Te Wai Pounamu by rocks and sands washed down from the Southern Alps.
The land and the sea
The essence of Akaroa
Many have told my story. But only one has distilled the essence of this place to make poems that run over your tongue. Songs that sing in your mouth.
Akaroa Craft Distillery - Tales of the harbour told in gin
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to consume or buy alcohol is 18 years - ID must be carried
Dress code is smart casual
Bring Camera
ID must be carried
Bring your credit card for additional purchases of Gin
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Dietary requirements
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Discover539131
13 Dec 2018
Our Fantastic pilot Jono took us to Akaroa for a special day. Viewed the city, Brighton beach, Sumner, Port hills beautiful coast line and into Akaroa harbour. There were 6 of us and we all had good views. Thanks for a great day GCH. Awesome fun.
This tour in
Christchurch
is organized by
Garden City Helicopters
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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