About us
Adventure Balloons NZ is a family run operation.
Our Story
Adventure Balloons New Zealand is a local company, based just outside Christchurch, South Island of New Zealand, although now also expanding to Wanaka in Otago. We offer a unique flight experience to remember, whether you’re in New Zealand on holiday, or as a homegrown Kiwi why not enjoy our stunning country from the skies, perhaps to celebrate a special occasion.
Our Chief Pilot Graeme Church has over 35 years hot air balloon experience flying in New Zealand, the UK and other parts of Europe, including Alpine Flying as well as a flight across the English Channel! Graeme also holds a fixed wing Aeroplane licence. Graeme is also one of two Hot Air Balloon Flight examiners in New Zealand.
Adventure Balloons is operated by Graeme and his wife Michaela and has a number of highly trained crew.
We are now looking at operating a Hot Air Balloon Pilot School, although still in the pip line but watch this space!
What our previous guests have said
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
Great Flight, Great entertainment, great weather, Perfect Kiwi experience. Thank you!!!!!!!
Craig Baynon
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
Fantastic fun, very warm hospitality and super friendly service. Very experienced and knowledgeable pilot and support crew. Highly recommended company and
Raajew Singh
Fantastic Experience Jun 2024 • Amazing experience. All crew and pilot were fantastic and knowledgeable. Would definitely do again and recommend to
Family
Amazing Experience, Loved it! Graeme is super nice and friendly!! Definitely recommend!
Mandy Ta
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
Out of this world Apr 2024 • The introduction was great, and from there it just got better, got to take great photos and videos, the take off was so
Solo
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