Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight

Overview

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Our Pilots will take you up to 9500 ft above the patchwork Canterbury Plains with spectacular Panoramic views west to the Mountains and east to the Pacific Ocean.

Launching from the famous foothills of Mt Hutt. The flight can only be described as exhilarating, gliding above the treetops and rising up to watch as the Canterbury Plains roll out in front of you. Then looking west you will see the majestic snow caped Southern Alps.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Photos will be posted on Facebook or on request from us [email protected]

To finish we will be having a celebratory glass of Sparkling wine or fruit juice

What To Expect

Methven

There can be few finer places to take a balloon flight than New Zealand's Canterbury Plains. We take off close to the foothills of Mt. Hutt, where the mountains provide excellent shelter from the prevailing North Westerly winds. We have unlimited airspace restrictions upto 9,500 ft which gives us fantastic views across the southern alps as far away as Mt. Cook and Mt. Aspiring and also looking East across the patchwork landscape of the plains to the Pacific coast. Methven is a great place to spend a few days with many other attractions including mountain walks and the Lord of the Rings site at Mt. Sunday.

•Admission Not Applicable

Canterbury Region

We meet in the center of Methven where there is ample parking and conveniences. After introductions, we will travel in our 4X4 chase vehicle to the best launch site for the given wind direction on the day (approx. 20 mins). We will then have a safety briefing and inflate the balloons. After take-off we usually climb to a good altitude for seeing the panoramic views and take pictures (we also have a camera attached to the balloon for inflight photographs). After which we descend to a lower altitude for the second half of the flight where you will be able to see things on the ground better. After landing we will enjoy a celebration drink in the landing field and then travel back to Methven in the chase vehicle, which will have been following us throughout the flight.

•Admission Not Applicable

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Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight

Reviews

4.85

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Poor experience for what you pay.
Donovan O,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
2.00
You travel 30 minutes to your take off area. Then when you get there you have to walk throw a field full of cow dung. The operators of the business then expect the kindness of people to set up the whole balloon operation. It takes an hour to set this up all while walking and carrying things that are lying on the cow dung. The flight itself is wonderful. Then when landing it takes another hour to pack the balloon all away. All while carrying the deflated balloon lying in cow dung. Not once is a wet wipe or cloth offered to clients. We found our arms and legs having dung on them. We then have a 30 min trip back. So the whole flight is about an hour. For the price you pay We really don't expect to be helping to set up and break down the equipment.
Methven hot air balloon ride
Teresa W,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Amazing experience! A bit of waiting around beforehand and after as balloon is assembled and packed up. Nerve-racking and thrilling! Would recommend wearing a cap as the flame is really hot above your head.
A Bucket List Item!
Rosie C,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a wonderful experience! You get to help set up and break down the balloon ( It's work, but how many can say they did this?) The experience in the air is peaceful and so beautiful! It's well worth the small investment and champagne 🍾 (or mimosas) and muffins are more than a just reward! The staff is great and are such a solid team!
A great experience well...
Trevor G,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great experience well worth the price, stunning views and great staff , would highly recommend it .
Where to meet is a bit...
Gaynor S,
Jan 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Where to meet is a bit difficult to find. Needed to call when we got there. Team was very friendly and explained what was happening