Adventure Balloons NZ Ltd. – Terms & Conditions
Please note: we do need at leased four passengers for our flight to go ahead. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you listen and follow your pilots safety instructions. On landing the balloon basket may bounce a couple of times and the basket may lay on its side as the balloon deflates before coming to a full stop.
Suitability to Fly
Hot Air Ballooning is a safe and not too strenuous an activity. We have no upper age limit, and our large balloons are fitted with landing seats to ensure safety and comfort. However, if you have any health issues that could affect your flight safety and if you are pregnant, please let us know.
Weight
We do not have any restrictions regarding passenger weights; however, it is very important for flight planning that we know in advance peoples weights and especially if someone is more than 130Kgs. It is also a legal requirement that we weigh all passengers prior to the flight
Children
Children aged between 5 and 13 are welcome but must be accompanied by a fare paying and consenting adult.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations up to 48 hours (small parties) and 7 days (large parties 5 or more) before the date/time of you’re a 50% cancellation fee applies. If you cancel within 24 hours or do not turn up for the flight the full fare is charged. Cancellations must be made directly to Adventure Balloons.
If we must cancel the flight due to unsuitable weather or safety reasons a full refund will be given, or you may wish to reschedule to another date.
What our previous guests have said
A Bucket List Item! Viator review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight What a wonderful experience! You get to help set up and break down the
Rosie C
Fantastic Experience Jun 2024 • Amazing experience. All crew and pilot were fantastic and knowledgeable. Would definitely do again and recommend to
Family
Smooth, entertaining, beautiful. A fantastic experience.
Ray White Rangiora
Peace in the clouds Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Had a wonderful time ballooning for my Dad’s 75th birthday. The
Beckstar
Heel bijzonder om zo door de lucht te zweven, hadden mooi weer met super uitzicht op de bergen.
Veronica, Netherlands
Highly recommended Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Excellent trip with very friendly, experienced and professional staff.
Fred J
Mar 2024 • Couples Very enjoyable - with mountain views reaching from Mt Hutt across to Mt Cook. Unable to fly on day one, due to adverse weather, but
Couple
Amazing experience Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight This was the most amazing experience, the views are spectacular and the
Roving
Experience of a lifetime It was amazing! This was our second attempt due to poor weather conditions last time, and it finally happened. Worth the wait! Our
katie 1, New Zealand