The Grape Vine
New Zealand, and North Canterbury in particular, produces some of the most sought after wine in the world. So take a helicopter flight and drop in at a winery of your choice, at an additional cost you can enjoy a delicious lunch and sample a selection of fine wines before returning back to base.
Our pilots will personalise this experience for you by sharing their local knowledge and insights of our big backyard as you fly over remarkable sights and landmarks.
We have plenty to share with you and can’t wait for you to experience it.
*Lunch and Wine Tasting comes at an additional cost.
*A wait time of 2.5 hours is included in the price, please get in touch if you would like to stay longer
Terry Murdoch
Chief Executive Officer / Pilot
Richie McCaw
Pilot
Kevin Walsh
Guimbal Sales Manager / Pilot
Aaron Boddy
Engineer / Pilot
Scott Snellex
CFI - Chief Flight Instructor / Pilot
Tim Murdoch
CEO CHL Part 135 / Marketing Manager / Pilot
Jack Murdoch
CEO CHL Agriculture / Pilot
Chris Johnson
Pilot / Health and Safety
Bring a camera, sturdy foot ware, and warm clothing – especially for the Southern Alps Tour.
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your flight to allow time for a briefing.
Our pilots are all very experienced and very current in each Helicopter. They are also trained to the highest of standards to ensure maximum safety for our clients.
Our most popular tour that we do is the Southern Alps Tour. It’s Richie’s favourite flight!
Of course! All our flights are completely customisable – just give the team at Christchurch Helicopters a call to create a once in a lifetime experience.
