SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA
Short, cheap and often bundled with a boat or a vineyard lunch. These 12 are priced per head with the airborne minutes stated, from six-minute Hunter Valley hops upward.
Review of Cairns’ Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with snorkeling, optional scuba, BBQ lunch, and a scenic helicopter flight.
“Had a great full day out on the reef. snorkelling was amazing, clear and plenty of colourful fish and coral. The Evolution was very comfortable and the crew were friendly and helpful. Will definitely do it again on my next trip to Cairns”
Review the 20-minute Sydney helicopter flight over Bondi, the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and coast, with practical tips on seats, price, and transfers.
“Very happy with the total experience 😀😀 Our pilot Harry, very professional in all aspects, probably the smoothest flight I've had, If you are wanting to get good footage, my suggestion is to be quick with the click... A very memorable flight.”
Review of Cairns’ full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise with two reef sites, BBQ lunch, snorkelling, scuba options, and a 10-minute helicopter flight.
“The crew on the boat was amazing, but we went out on a "stormy" kind of day, and the majority of passengers on the boat were sick. I kind of wish the cruise was canceled because of the wind warning, but they said seasick pills should help. Again, the crew was amazing and took care of us during the roller coaster boat ride. We were able to snorkel at the reef, but visibility wasn't ideal. Our helicopter ride was canceled because of weather, too, and they kindly reimbursed us for that part. I have to remember I booked a trip during fall, so there is always the possibility of weather…”
See the Gold Coast, Broadwater, Q1, beaches, and hinterland from an Airbus helicopter on a 10-minute flight for $109.
“Pilot and all of the staff were great. Would highly recommend!”
See Gold Coast beaches, Q1, Broadwater, South Stradbroke Island, and Sea World from the air on a five-minute helicopter tour.
“It was fantastic, just slightly too short another 5-10 minutes would’ve been perfect.”
Review of the Gold Coast jet boat and helicopter tour, with thrills, views, costs, timing, transport tips, and advice on who should book.
“We glad we did the helicopter ride bec up there we really appreciate the beauty of Gold Coast. Riding the Jetboat was really extreme experience, we loved it!!”
Review of the 15-minute Kings Canyon helicopter tour, with aerial highlights, price, practical tips, accessibility, and booking advice.
“The pilot was very experienced. From the time we took off until the time we landed the flight was smooth and in control. There were lots of turns and manoeuvres to ensure we had the best view possible. I have been in several helicopters and this experience was once of the best”
See Cable Beach, Willie Creek, Gantheaume Point and Roebuck Bay from a three-seat helicopter on this scenic Broome flight.
“Absolutely one of the best experiences we have had! I’m afraid of heights so I sat in the back….next time I’m sitting in the front as it was so much fun! Will be doing this again! Mitch was an awesome pilot and guide! Definitely recommend!”
Review of Sydney’s 30-minute shared helicopter tour, with Bondi, Manly, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, prices, tips, and practical details.
“the helicopter tour was the best experience of my life!! You have to do it in Sydney! It is just the best and everything went so smoothly”
Review of the Hunter Valley private helicopter tour from Cessnock, with vineyard views, a 15-minute flight, and a three-course lunch.
“1) Extremely friendly team - Grayson, Byron from Helicopter Kim and Chelsea from Adina Cellar Door and Kelly from Emerson Restaurant at Adina Vineyard and Olive Grove 2) Exceptional food with great service and very generous portionRead more”
See Brisbane from above on a private 25-minute helicopter tour, with city landmarks, mountain views, expert commentary, and free parking.
“I booked for our family of 3. An exciting experience and they are wonderful people to deal with. Thank you so very much, we will fly with you again to a winery and a lunch trip next time. :)”
See Broome, Cable Beach, Gantheaume Point, and Willie Creek from above on a 30-minute helicopter flight with hotel transfers.
“Great flight. Pilot was engaging and informative. Very smooth flight. Would highly recommend. A++++”
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