Akaroa Craft Distillery HeliGin Experience
Overview
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
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
Inclusions
- Live tour commentary provided in English
- Alcoholic Beverages - Tale of the Akaroa Harbour told in Gin, every sampled is a taste of Akaroa and it surrounds from locally grown and foraged ingredients.
- Snacks - Your tasting experience is followed by a food platter between two people whilst enjoying a G&T each.
- Entry/Admission - Akaroa Lighthouse
- Entry/Admission - Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House
- Entry/Admission - GCH Aviation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Garden City Helicopters, 73 Grays Road Near Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch 8042 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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Akaroa Lighthouse, Beach Road, Akaroa, Akaroa New Zealand
Fly by Helicopter from Christchurch to Akaroa. Take in the sights of Christchurch, Diamond and Akaroa Harbours
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House, 45 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: GCH Aviation, 73 Grays Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Driven to the helipad and Fly by helicopter from Akaroa to Christchurch.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Garden City Helicopters, 73 Grays Road Near Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch 8042 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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Akaroa Lighthouse, Beach Road, Akaroa, Akaroa New Zealand
Fly by Helicopter from Christchurch to Akaroa. Take in the sights of Christchurch, Diamond and Akaroa Harbours
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Akaroa Craft Distillery Tasting House, 45 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 7520 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: GCH Aviation, 73 Grays Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Driven to the helipad and Fly by helicopter from Akaroa to Christchurch.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- share you images on our social pages #heligin #gchaviation
- Most travelers can participate
- Dietary requirements
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- New Zealand Covid 19 tracer app can be used at our reception and are onboard our helicopters. Manual check in option is also available Please carry a facemask and use when required
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Discover539131
December 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.
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.