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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Fabulous Experience
Jo Fincham from
NZ
Worth trying
Nasca from
NZ
A must-do in South Island!
Natalia from
Australia
A must-do in South Island!
Natalia from
Australia
A must-do in South Island!
Natalia from
Australia
Amazing
Yu Guo from
China
Amazing
Yu Guo from
China
Fascinating Experience
Sheenam Gupta from
India
Fascinating Experience
Sheenam Gupta from
India
Fascinating Experience
Sheenam Gupta from
India
Great experience
James Jewhurst from
United Kingdom
Great experience
James Jewhurst from
United Kingdom
Great experience
James Jewhurst from
United Kingdom
Superb experience
lisab41 from
NZ
Superb experience
lisab41 from
NZ
Superb experience
lisab41 from
NZ
Incroyable
emmyc from
France
Incroyable
emmyc from
France
Incroyable
emmyc from
France
Absolutely stunning!
Jan Plescher from
Germany
Absolutely stunning!
Jan Plescher from
Germany
Best Ballooning experience in Canterbury!
paigew7 from
NZ
Best Ballooning experience in Canterbury!
paigew7 from
NZ
Best Ballooning experience in Canterbury!
paigew7 from
NZ
Fantastic Experience
susanam from
Portugal
Fantastic Experience
susanam from
Portugal
Fantastic Experience
susanam from
Portugal
Perfect birthday gift
Sheherazad from
NZ
Perfect birthday gift
Sheherazad from
NZ
incredible
shaniaw2 from
NZ
incredible
shaniaw2 from
NZ
Brilliant
andream from
NZ
Brilliant
andream from
NZ
Sunrise over Canterbury plains is just stunning!
Queenzy from
NZ
Sunrise over Canterbury plains is just stunning!
Queenzy from
NZ
Fantastic flight
Suchana Sriswatlek from
NZ
Fantastic flight
Suchana Sriswatlek from
NZ
Awesome Day in the Sky
brucer3 from
NZ
Loved it all!
Fiona Hollands from
NZ
Loved it all!
Fiona Hollands from
NZ
Absolutely amazing!!!!
Emmanuel GonzalezMartin from
NZ
Up, Up and Away We Went....
Paul Murray from
NZ
Up, Up and Away We Went....
Paul Murray from
NZ
Nice
gaoc2 from
Singapore
Nice
gaoc2 from
Singapore
Fantastic views
Catriona from
United Kingdom
Fantastic views
Catriona from
United Kingdom
Fantastic views
Catriona from
United Kingdom
A great experience
John White from
NZ
A great experience
John White from
NZ
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Lisa from
NZ
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Lisa from
NZ
A magical experience like no other
Amber from
NZ
A magical experience like no other
Amber from
NZ
Awesome
suzannep3 from
NZ
Awesome
suzannep3 from
NZ
A Magical Experience
Paula O'Dea from
NZ
A Magical Experience
Paula O'Dea from
NZ
Absolutely amazing
Nicole from
NZ
Absolutely amazing
Nicole from
NZ
Once in a lifetime experience!
miraflore from
NZ
Amazing
marini from
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Amazing
marini from
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Amazing
marini from
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Jan M
Jan McCormick from
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Jan M
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Jan M
Jan McCormick from
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Awesome morning
Vicki Hill from
NZ
Awesome morning
Vicki Hill from
NZ
Awesome morning
Vicki Hill from
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Mind blowing experience
sanvirl from
NZ
Mind blowing experience
sanvirl from
NZ
Mind blowing experience
sanvirl from
NZ
WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!
jadel from
United Kingdom
WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!
jadel from
United Kingdom
Excellent experience
xiaoxuans from
NZ
Excellent experience
xiaoxuans from
NZ
Excellent experience
xiaoxuans from
NZ
Up up up and away
Cherill Williams from
NZ
Up up up and away
Cherill Williams from
NZ
Up up up and away
Cherill Williams from
NZ
One of the best experiences in my whole life.
brunan from
Brazil
One of the best experiences in my whole life.
brunan from
Brazil
Amazing
Tanya Neville from
NZ
Beautiful float over the landscape
Andrew McTaggart from
Australia
Beautiful float over the landscape
Andrew McTaggart from
Australia
Up up and away
Rachel Harris from
Australia
Excellent
brendan maule from
NZ
Best Birthday experience
Antonio Kralj from
NZ
Best Birthday experience
Antonio Kralj from
NZ
Best Birthday experience
Antonio Kralj from
NZ
Fantastic experience
ivyp1 from
Singapore
Awesome balloon trip
Heather Van Hull from
United States
Amazing birthday gift
Janine Natzke from
NZ
It couldn't have been a more perfect
Jemima Wiersma from
NZ
It couldn't have been a more perfect
Jemima Wiersma from
NZ
It couldn't have been a more perfect
Jemima Wiersma from
NZ
Landed and sipping champagne!
chris fowler from
Australia
Awesome
heleng6 from
NZ
Awesome
heleng6 from
NZ
Awesome
heleng6 from
NZ
Fantastic!
Kati from
United States
Fantastic!
Kati from
United States
Fantastic!
Kati from
United States
Definitely worth a try!
Karyn Aw from
Singapore
Definitely worth a try!
Karyn Aw from
Singapore
Breathtaking view
Aaron from
Singapore
Worth the experience
Aditya from
India
We are raving fans
Wendy Macdonald from
Australia
Must do thing
boshanc from
China
Must do thing
boshanc from
China
Must do thing
boshanc from
China
Ballon Flight 05/05/2018
Murray Smith from
NZ
Ballon Flight 05/05/2018
Murray Smith from
NZ
Ballon Flight 05/05/2018
Murray Smith from
NZ
Incredible!!
Bri Fairley from
United States
Incredible!!
Bri Fairley from
United States
Incredible!!
Bri Fairley from
United States
Hot Air
Dennis goodson from
NZ
Hot Air
Dennis goodson from
NZ
Hot Air
Dennis goodson from
NZ
MUST DO
Cheryl from
NZ
MUST DO
Cheryl from
NZ
Perfect.
Adam Roennbaeck from
Sweden
Sunrise at 2000ft
Suzanne from
NZ
Amazing and professional
Fiona Sanders from
Australia
Surreal
Theresa Meikle from
United States
Amazing!
Theresa from
Germany
Amazing!
Theresa from
Germany
Canterbury Ballooning - 01 July 2016
Amanda Donaldson from
NZ
Canterbury Ballooning - 01 July 2016
Amanda Donaldson from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Hot Air Ballooning Experience - Canterbury
Wow Hannah what a great detailed review. We are so pleased you felt the magic of ballooning. We are very passionate about what we do and it really shows in your review. Thank you. Michael
Paul from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2026
Magical experience
I felt completely safe throughout this entire experience. Nick our pilot was very skilled and knowledgeable, not just in relation to flying, but of the area and agricultural practices. The views were stunning and we had an easy and safe landing. I would totally recommend it to anyone.
Kate N Greg from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2025
Majestic morning in the air
Beat start to our summer hols, we tripped up in our camper the night before, the team kept us in the loop from the beginning. From the time we met to the finish, dropped back - totally professional, slick operation, such a wonderful experience. Although I could literally spend a day up there, it felt like the right amount of time to take in the magic of the Canterbury plains and beyond. Thanks team, would do it all again. Great to hear all about the local area as well.
James Jewhurst from United Kingdom wrote on 08 December 2025
Great experience
Early rise was worth it. Great experienced operators. Ideal weather lead to spectacular views
lisab41 from New Zealand wrote on 05 December 2025
Superb experience
What a treat this was. Highly recommend hot air ballooning and with this company. Professional, informative and so accommodating. The early start was worth it. Spectacular going up, through some clouds, then gliding along above the clouds while the sun rose. Stunning experience. Thanks for a memorable birthday to me.
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Hannah Cahill from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2025
**An Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Adventure!**
From start to finish, this was an absolutely amazing experience! The opportunity to be involved in setting up the balloon made it even more immersive, adding to the excitement of watching it come to life before taking off. Once in the air, the ride was nothing short of magical—calm, peaceful, and breathtakingly beautiful. Hearing about the rich history of the lands below while floating effortlessly above them created a unique and enriching perspective. Unlike adrenaline-fueled activities, this experience is wonderfully serene, making it perfect even for those who might be wary of heights. The landing was smooth, and being part of the pack-up process added an extra layer of connection to the journey. A few tips: dress warmly—a puffer jacket, gloves, and a beanie will be your best friends, especially in the cooler air up high. Another fantastic touch was the photography—throughout the trip, they captured incredible shots using our own cameras, ensuring we had lasting memories of this phenomenal adventure. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something truly special!