Hot Air Balloon Sunrise!
Wake before dawn for an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the Canterbury Plains! Float silently above the patchwork farmland as the sun rises, with stunning views of the Southern Alps in the distance. After landing, return the campervan and check into your Christchurch hotel for the final days of your adventure.
Hot Air Balloon Flight
🎈 Hot Air Ballooning - Canterbury Plains
Participants: Alie and Ned
Meeting Time: 4:45 AM
Booking Reference: ZBL002/33889/7202381
Confirmation Code: 64 NKXW
Duration: ~3-4 hours total (including setup, flight, and packdown)
Flight Time: ~1 hour
Includes: Champagne breakfast after landing
Note: Early morning departure for optimal conditions
Meeting Time: 4:45 AM
Booking Reference: ZBL002/33889/7202381
Confirmation Code: 64 NKXW
Duration: ~3-4 hours total (including setup, flight, and packdown)
Flight Time: ~1 hour
Includes: Champagne breakfast after landing
Note: Early morning departure for optimal conditions
Campervan Return
🚐 Campervan Drop-off - Christchurch Airport
Booking Number: 21E83E8F
Drop-off Location: Christchurch Airport
Return Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Total Rental: 19 days (Dec 29 - Jan 17)
Drop-off Location: Christchurch Airport
Return Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Total Rental: 19 days (Dec 29 - Jan 17)
Accommodation
🏨 Commodore Hotel Christchurch
Booking: Booking.com
Check-in: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Check-out: Monday, January 19, 2026
Nights: 2 nights
Guests: 4
Check-in: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Check-out: Monday, January 19, 2026
Nights: 2 nights
Guests: 4
Today's Activities
- 4:45 AM: Meet for hot air balloon flight
- Sunrise balloon flight over Canterbury Plains
- Champagne breakfast after landing
- Return campervan to Christchurch Airport
- Check in at Commodore Hotel
- Afternoon: Explore Christchurch city center
- Visit Cardboard Cathedral
- Relax after 3 weeks of adventure!