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Aoraki Balloon Safaris - Methven

Operating from Methven, 98kms NW of Timaru City “New Zealand’s Finest Ballooning Location”. Pristine views are obtained of Mt. Cook and the National Park Mountains. Nestled well inland from the seacoast, being very central over the Canterbury Plains, and positioned alongside Mt. Hutt International Ski Field. Methven is away from the restrictions of an International Airport and Christchurch City, and offers a full 300km panorama of the entire plains farm land from south of Timaru, to well north of Christchurch City. Also the world’s finest example of a braided river system is viewed, the Rakaia River. Commencing at daybreak, allow up to 4 hours of which about 1 hour is the actual flight concluding with a buffet “Champagne style breakfast”, offered as a picnic in the farmer’s field where the balloon lands. A non-flying ground fare is available for any one who does not wish to fly in the balloon.

A TRANQUIL • ROMANTIC • ENTHRALLING • EXCITING
AND POPULAR AIR ADVENTURE

Season: All year round
Prices: Retail Fare: $295.00
Thrifty Fare: $245.00
(conditions apply)
Non Flying Ground Fare: Retail $45.00
Thrifty $40.00

NZ Free Phone: 0800 CLOUD 7 (256 837)
Special UK local tel: 0871 871 3362
Name: Aoraki Balloon Safaris - Methven
Address: Box 75
Methven 8353
City:
Phone: +64 3 302 8172
Fax: +64 3 302 8162
Cellphone: + 64 27 433 4861

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