Welcome to Adventure Balloons NZ!
Adventure Balloons NZ is a renowned hot air ballooning company offering exhilarating and picturesque hot air balloon flights over the stunning landscapes of New Zealand. Our experienced team ensures a personalized and memorable, safe adventure, allowing you to experience the tranquility and thrill of hot air ballooning. Hold your space with just a 15% deposit, when you book direct with us. Transfer option from Christchurch.
View the adventure!
Above you can view a video of one of our Hot Air Balloon flights we did in winter for some of the skiers of Mt Hutt near Methven.
Featured Experiences
Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight
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- 4 hours
Hot Air Balloon Flights from the foothills of Mt Hutt, Methven on the South...
Wanaka Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight
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- 4 hours
View beautiful Wanaka from above. A once in a lifetime experience not to be...
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Here's what makes your flight with us so special
Panoramic views of some of the most breathtaking areas New Zealand has to offer.
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
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
Absolute must-do Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight An stunning flight, amazing views, I enjoyed every minute of it, from the
Journey
Excellent Jun 2024 • Such an incredible experience! I'm terrified of heights so I wasn't sure how I'd handle it, but it was so much fun.
Solo
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
Graeme was funny & informative. The health & safety was very good as well. I felt very safe and never felt any apprehension. would recommend to anyone.
Janice, New Zealand
The highlight of our trip to Canterberry. The guide was informative, helpful and extremely kind during the full process. We felt safe and comfortable in the
Kailey, United States
Excellent! Dec 2023 • Family The pilot was knowledgeable and friendly. We were lucky to get an amazing day for flying. Thank you Adventure Balloons for
Family
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
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