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Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight - Mt. Hutt
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Experience an incredible Hot Air Balloon flight form the scenic foothills of Mt Hutt!
Experience an incredible Hot Air Balloon flight form the scenic foothills of Mt Hutt!
Highlights
- Mt. Hutt and Southern Alps scenic hot air balloon flight
- Unlimited free airspace upto 9500 ft. for best views across the mountains cloud base permitting
- Views to the East of the patchwork Canterbury Plains through to the Pacific Ocean
- 4X4 transport from Methven centre to the take off site and return from the landing site
- Post flight Champagne style celebration
- Inflight photographs available for purchase a day after the flight and to view on facebook
Your flight will take off close to the foothills of Mt. Hutt, where the mountains provide excellent shelter from the North Westerly winds. Experience fantastic views across the Southern Alps as far away as Mt. Cook and Mt. Aspiring with unlimited airspace restrictions up to 9,500ft! Along the way, enjoy the Eastern views as well patchwork landscape of the plains to the Pacific Coast!
After take-off you’ll climb to an altitude perfect for awesome panoramic views across the mountains, after you’ve had time to capture the views, you’ll descend to a lower altitude for the second half of the flight to enjoy a different aspect by flying closer to the ground.
Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory drink in the landing field before travelling back to Methven in the chase vehicle, which will have been following the balloon throughout the flight.
Methven is a winter ski town, with an abundance of attractions including mountain walks and the Lord of the Rings site at Mt. Sunday! For your scenic flight, you’ll be transported from the meeting point in Methven to the launch site - the meeting point has ample parking and toilets.
Experience an extraordinary scenic flight from the foothills of Mt. Hutt, exploring the incredible Canterbury Plains!
Itinerary
- Meeting at the bus stop in the centre of Methven, in front of Methven Medical Centre
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- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$266.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$357.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$357.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$266.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$304.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
- Adult$357.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$260.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
An Unforgettable 45th Birthday at 7,000 Feet!
simo711 from
United States
An Unforgettable 45th Birthday at 7,000 Feet!
simo711 from
United States
Ticked off the bucket list
Joe Regan from
NZ
Ticked off the bucket list
Joe Regan from
NZ
Ticked off the bucket list
Joe Regan from
NZ
Hit Air Balloon Ride, Methven.
Russell Knowles from
NZ
Hit Air Balloon Ride, Methven.
Russell Knowles from
NZ
Hit Air Balloon Ride, Methven.
Russell Knowles from
NZ
Fantastic experience
Murtuza from
NZ
Fantastic experience
Murtuza from
NZ
Fantastic experience
Murtuza from
NZ
Amazing morning and definitely do it!
Richard from
NZ
Awesome experience very different from Flying!
Priyadarshini from
NZ
Awesome experience very different from Flying!
Priyadarshini from
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Awesome experience very different from Flying!
Priyadarshini from
NZ
A Lifetime Memory
jiaf from
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A Lifetime Memory
jiaf from
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A Lifetime Memory
jiaf from
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Highly recommended
rebeccaa10 from
NZ
Highly recommended
rebeccaa10 from
NZ
Highly recommended
rebeccaa10 from
NZ
Ticked off the bucket list!!
froodies from
NZ
Ticked off the bucket list!!
froodies from
NZ
Ticked off the bucket list!!
froodies from
NZ
Mega nettes Team
florianl3 from
Germany
Mega nettes Team
florianl3 from
Germany
Floating under a big Balloon - Awesome !!
Steve 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 Balloon Scenic Flight - Mt. Hutt
Thanks Kate, really appreciate your review, we do like it when the experience is enjoyed. Graeme [cid:image001.png@01DC0BA3.1DB94C50]
simo711 from United States wrote on 11 April 2026
An Unforgettable 45th Birthday at 7,000 Feet!
What an incredible trip for my 45th birthday. Not only was the flight to 7,000 feet breathtakingly peaceful, but we actually got to help with the setup and pack-up of the balloon! Being part of the 'crew' and seeing how it all works from the ground up made the experience so much more immersive and fun. The crew and pilot were top-notch, and the stunning views made this a birthday I’ll never forget. Thank you for such a wonderful adventure!
From Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight - Mt. Hutt
Thanks Chris, it was great to have you onboard. Graeme
Joe Regan from New Zealand wrote on 11 April 2026
Ticked off the bucket list
Wow what an experience! If you get the chance don't over think about it. Graeme is a very friendly, skilled pilot. I love how we were involved in inflation of the balloon. Once we were up in the air it was so peaceful. We went through the clouds and flew manged to see Mount cook and the views were amazing. We then lowered and flew over the patterned fields. The landing was smooth and we then helped back up. To finish we had champagne and a muffins.An experience I will never forget..I just wished I had left it so long. Thank you Graeme and your team.
From Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight - Mt. Hutt
Hi Joe, good picture and great to meet you both. Graeme
alsgh_w from South Korea wrote on 23 May 2021
...걱정됩니다.
시작부터 30분 시작시간 늦춰진거 연락안와서 밖에서 생고생 아침이라 얼어 죽을뻔. 만나서 열기구 탑승하고 점차 올라가니 뷰도 좋고 날도 좋고 너무좋음. 조종수 분이 어르신이였는데 높이 올라가더니 쓰러지심. 너무 당황해서 앉게하고 쉬게 하니 좀 나아지셨는지 다시 괜찮다고 하시는데 속으로 욕밖에 안나옴. 분위기 조지고 바로 착륙하자했는데 착륙포인트까지 가야해서 어쩔수 없이 탐. 다른 승객 걱정되서 남김니다.
Russell Knowles from New Zealand wrote on 15 March 2026
Hit Air Balloon Ride, Methven.
Fantastic day, loved the whole experience.
From Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight - Mt. Hutt
Thank you Graeme
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Kate Tyler from New Zealand wrote on 12 August 2025
Amazing!!
What an amazing experience!! Thank you so much Graeme and Storky for taking such great care of us and making the experience all the better; you guys are brilliant.