Aoraki Balloon Safaris

Operating since 1992, with its main base at Methven (by Mt Hutt) on the Central Canterbury Plains which is considered New Zealand's finest ballooning location, Aoraki Balloon Safaris is regarded as one of the most magical sky experiences in New Zealand.

Aoraki Balloon Safaris is recognized as a principle leader in the New Zealand tourism industry for innovation and very good record in Hot Air Ballooning adventures.

Aoraki Balloon Safaris has six balloons of which five are AEROSTAR International balloons. One is a small sporting balloon used for pilot training and pilot hire, the Aerostar Aurora S-49A a 54k (54,000 cub ft) 2 passenger balloon. The main passenger balloons are ZK-SKY, an Aero 245 x 12-14 passenger balloon, and ZK-MET, an Aero 211 x 10 passenger balloon. Two Aero 175 x 8 passenger balloons are also available when needed.