The George offers exclusive conservation experience

The George Hotel in Christchurch has embarked on a new partnership with Christchurch Helicopters to sponsor Flight Path – a fundraising programme, and experience, that supports the critically-endangered orange-fronted kākāriki karaka– a small, native parrot that lives ‘locally’ in the foothills and valleys of the Southern Alps and is New Zealand’s rarest forest bird.

The experience includes a helicopter flight over the Canterbury Plains toward the Southern Alps, before touching down in a secluded valley to enjoy a picnic lunch. Visitors are accompanied by a special guide who provides insight into the rare bird and the extensive conservation work undertaken to help it survive and thrive.

The partnership sees a percentage of every flight donated to the recovery program.

Find out more about the Flight Path programme and experience here. 

The George is part of the Brook Serene boutique hotel management group. Find out more about Brook Serene's commitment to sustainability here.