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
Amazing experience, one of a life time experience, very hospitable crew, Cheers
Hassan Saleem
Highly recommended Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Excellent trip with very friendly, experienced and professional staff.
Fred J
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
Magical day May 2024 • My granddaughter and I had an amazing experience .The flight was outstanding from the booking, ( they accommodated a very late
Family
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
Smooth, entertaining, beautiful. A fantastic experience.
Ray White Rangiora
Eine sehr entspannte & wunderbare Erfahrung - nicht nur wegen der tollen Fotos!
Markus K, Germany
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
Bucket list- Happy anniversary to us Tripadvisor review: Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight This was a bucket list item for us and we are so glad
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