Welcome to Adventure Balloons NZ
Hot Air Balloon flights with Adventure Balloons NZ take place from Methven, Mt Hutt Village near the award winning Mt Hutt Ski Resort. Just an hour and a half from Christchurch and Timaru, in the South Island of New Zealand. Enjoy superb long-distance panoramic views of the stunning Canterbury Plains across the Southern Alps, Mount Cook (Aoraki), and beyond and east to the Pacific Coast line. An Adventure of a live time. Not to be missed!
Featured Experiences
Here's what makes your flight with us so special
Unlimited free airspace upto 9,500 ft. giving fantastic views as far as Aoraki Mt Cook to the west and the patchwork Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean
4x4 transport from the Methven meeting point to the launch site and return after the flight.
Free inflight photographs taken by a camera suspended from the balloon, flight certificate and a champagne style post flight buffet in the landing paddock
What our previous guests have said
Great experience, Spectacular view, Smooth landing, Love it!! Graeme and teams are very nice and friendly. Would recommend this activity!!
Jan Term
Amazing Experience, Loved it! Graeme is super nice and friendly!! Definitely recommend!
Mandy Ta
Great Flight, Great entertainment, great weather, Perfect Kiwi experience. Thank you!!!!!!!
Craig Baynon
Excellent experience, early start but worth it. Helped get the balloon ready for the flight, rather than just watching. Flight smooth and serene. Bumpy
Ruth Jenkinson
It was an involved experience. We did a bit of everything. The highlight was lifting off! And then wondering where were going to land! Our pilot Graeme, was
Shelly Maree Harwood
Fantastic fun, very warm hospitality and super friendly service. Very experienced and knowledgeable pilot and support crew. Highly recommended company and
Raajew Singh
Amazing experience, one of a life time experience, very hospitable crew, Cheers
Hassan Saleem
Smooth, entertaining, beautiful. A fantastic experience.
Ray White Rangiora
Went for my first flight in a hot air balloon with Adventure Balloons. Had an amazing time with perfect weather and stunning views of Methven, Mt Hutt and the
Mark Ewington