Description: Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across Canterbury, New Zealand BOOK HERE.
Ballooning Canterbury was started by Kate and Michael Oakley in 2012. Michael is an experienced pilot who had represented New Zealand at World Hot Air Balloon Championships and now wanted to take his passion further by showing off his beautiful country to others from a sport he loves to share.
They are now joined by their son Nicholas, who is also a top ranked pilot and daughter Hannah who is a full time Radiographer who manages some of their social media.
Ballooning Canterbury operate three balloons all from the Cameron balloon factory in Bristol England. They carry the latest technology in fabric, burners and basket design. They are well maintain by an experienced and qualified engineer. Both pilots are also trained in pilot maintenance from the Cameron factory.