Helicopter & Gin Experience (Small Group Tour)
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Akaroa Craft Distillery aims to aid to the story of Akaroa and give back to the local businesses, charities, and trusts
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Locally grown grapes, lemons, kelp, honey and other natural resources are used in the gin to evoke and celebrate the landscape
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Take in the stunning views over the Banks Peninsula where you’ll see two dormant volcanoes along the harbor
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You'll receive a complimentary bottle of Hector's Gin - named after the Hector dolphins that swim off Akaroa
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From above —witness lush forests, grasslands cascading into azure bays, plus different landscapes whose resources go into each bottle of gin
Need to know
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Approximately 45-minute drive to/from the port and helicopter base
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Approximately 30-minute flight each way to/from the helicopter base
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Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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This experience is not recommended for Sailors with a fear of heights or vertigo
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This Shore Thing is considered 'daring' and not for the faint of heart. Sailors are reminded that they assume full risk and responsibility
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Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
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Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience
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This Shore Thing is for smaller groups — book early, as space will be limited
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Sailors will need to provide their weight to the Shore Things team 48 hours prior to this excursion
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
