Signature Experiences

Canterbury's most
extraordinary days

We've curated the finest experiences Canterbury and the Southern Alps have to offer. Each one arranged entirely by us — booked, coordinated, and delivered without a single detail left to chance.

How It Works

You choose the experience.
We handle everything else.

Every experience below is available exclusively through Canterbury Concierge. We manage the booking, the transfers, any special requests, and all coordination — so the experience is seamless from the moment you enquire.

Every price shown includes our full concierge service fee — booking, coordination, transfers where applicable, and our team available throughout. No hidden costs, no surprises.

7 Curated signature experiences
100% Arranged by our team
Bespoke Every experience tailored to you
The Collection

Six experiences.
All unforgettable.

Southern Alps helicopter
01
Helicopter · Alpine
Aoraki / Mount Cook Scenic Flight

The ultimate South Island experience. Depart Christchurch by helicopter, soaring over the Canterbury Plains and into the heart of the Southern Alps. Circle Aoraki / Mount Cook — New Zealand's highest peak — before landing on a glacial snowfield. A flight that stays with you forever.

DurationFull day
FromFrom $2,180 per person
Best forBucket list, celebrations
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Heli lunch alpine lodge
02
Helicopter · Dining
Sugarloaf Heli-Lunch, Flockhill

Fly from Christchurch into the Southern Alps and land at Flockhill's mountain restaurant — one of New Zealand's most dramatic dining locations. Champagne on arrival, followed by a four-course lunch with panoramic alpine views. An experience as impressive to arrange as it is to experience.

DurationHalf day
FromFrom $2,940 per person
Best forCorporate, special occasions
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Waipara winery helicopter
03
Helicopter · Wine & Dining
Akaroa Heli-Lunch, Caldera Vineyard

Fly by helicopter from Christchurch to Akaroa's stunning Caldera Vineyard Estate — New Zealand's most breathtaking new cellar door and restaurant. Savour exquisite local cuisine and wines with panoramic views over the bays of Banks Peninsula. Utterly unforgettable.

DurationHalf day
FromFrom $1,515 per person
Best forWine lovers, couples
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Waipara winery helicopter
03
Helicopter · Wine
Heli-Lunch, Waipara Valley

North Canterbury produces some of the world's most celebrated pinot noir. Fly by helicopter to one of Waipara's premier estates for a private, winemaker-hosted tasting and long lunch among the vines. The kind of afternoon that has no schedule and no rush.

Duration3 hours
FromFrom $1,070 per person
Best forWine lovers, date nights
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Kaikoura whale watching
04
Helicopter · Wildlife
Kaikōura Whale Watch by Helicopter

Fly north from Christchurch along the coast to Kaikōura — where the mountains meet the sea and sperm whales breach year-round. An aerial whale watching experience unlike anything else on earth, followed by lunch in one of New Zealand's most spectacular coastal towns.

DurationFull day
FromFrom $2,965 per person
Best forFamilies, nature lovers
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Heli golf high country
05
Helicopter · Golf
Heli-Golf, High Country Course

Fly by helicopter to one of New Zealand's finest high country golf courses — set against the dramatic backdrop of the Southern Alps. Play 9 or 18 holes with views that no other course in the world can match, then fly back to Christchurch in time for dinner. Perfect for client entertainment.

DurationFull day
FromFrom $2,180 per person
Best forCorporate, golf enthusiasts
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Alpine proposal picnic
06
Helicopter · Romance
Private Alpine Proposal Experience

The most significant question of your life deserves the most extraordinary setting. A private helicopter flight to a remote alpine location, a beautifully styled picnic waiting on arrival, a photographer discreetly present to capture the moment. Everything arranged in absolute secrecy. We've never had a no.

DurationHalf day
FromPrice on application
Best forProposals, anniversaries
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Don't See What You're Looking For?

Every experience is
fully bespoke

These six are our starting point — not our limit. If you have something specific in mind, tell us and we'll build it. Private jet charters, multi-day South Island itineraries, exclusive lodge stays — nothing is off the table.

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