Helicopter Tours in Australia

Experience Sydney from a unique viewpoint: the seat of a helicopter. Soar over sights like the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Olympic Park, the Parramatta River, and the beautiful coastline. Your pilot with narrate throughout the ride, and answer your questions. An ideal trip for travelers who want to fit a lot of sightseeing into a short time, for those seeking a memorable activity, or for a romantic occasion.

Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef with this tour by helicopter and optional catamaran ride from Port Douglas. Your base for the day is a pontoon platform on Agincourt Reef on the outer reef, where you can explore this magical, World Heritage-listed underwater world by snorkeling, semi-submersible submarine or the underwater observatory. When booking, you have three transport options to mix and match the 35-minute helicopter ride and high-speed catamaran cruise to get to and from the reef. Lunch is included.

If you're seeking a unique sightseeing experience of Palm Island, look no further than this 60-minute scenic helicopter ride from Townsville. In a small group limited to four passengers, you'll glide over Magnetic Island before tracing the trail of Palm Island's archipelago. Listen to commentary delivered by your pilot via a headset and gain a holistic picture of the iconic Great Barrier Reef National Park.

Cover much more ground than you could in a traditional tour with this helicopter tour of Cairns and the surrounds. With an expert pilot/guide, fly over Mt. Bellenden Ker and Mt. Bartle Frere on the way to Undara Volcanic National Park for a tour and lunch. Take off for Wallaman Falls and Blencoe Falls, where you can get epic photos from your aerial vantage point. Last is a buzz up the coast, including views of the Great Barrier Reef.

Soar over the Blue Mountains in a helicopter, then venture off-road in a 4WD, on this 6-hour tour from Sydney. Take off over Sydney Harbour and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the Parramatta River, before landing in Katoomba. Then, embark on a thrilling 4WD adventure, exploring the dramatic peaks and caves of the Megalong Valley, and stopping to spot kangaroos and enjoy a picnic lunch in the rainforest.

Get another perspective on Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay during a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight with an expert pilot who points out the landmarks below you. Your pilot follows the coast where you can spot Brighton Pier, Point Ormond, the long sandy beach at St Kilda and cruise ships docked at Station Pier. View the city skyline and surrounding areas including Albert Park, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the Docklands and more as you fly from Moorabbin Airport over this photogenic city, the perfect introduction to Melbourne.

Travel by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Green Island on a scenic flight, viewing the rainforest and coral reef from the air. Then spend four hours on Green Island where you can go swimming and snorkeling, take a glass-bottom boat tour, and enjoy beach or rainforest walks. A buffet lunch is included before your return to Cairns by high-speed catamaran.

Savor views of beautiful Brisbane from an unbeatable vantage point - on a helicopter tour! Escape the city for a thrilling 25-minute flight along the Brisbane River and see a different side to the city, away from the high-rise buildings and bustling promenades. Follow the meandering river on a scenic route, passing over the shimmering Lake Manchester, the waterfront town of Fernvale and an expanse of rugged bushlands.

Marvel over Australia's most mesmerizing natural landmark as you soar overhead in a helicopter. Hop aboard for an exhilarating 55-minute flight, enjoy unrivalled aerial views of UNESCO-listed Uluru (Ayers Rock) and learn more about the sacred rock as you listen to the in-flight commentary. It's not just Ayers Rock that you'll see: look out for the glittering Lake Amadeus and the striking Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) rocks as you swoop over the desert plains. This morning or afternoon tour includes hotel pick-up.

Enjoy the VIP treatment as you soar over Australia's south coast and visit both the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island by helicopter. Take off from Melbourne for a thrilling helicopter flight over Apollo bay, Bells Beach and Torquay, then touch down at the 12 Apostles heliport and tuck into a picnic lunch looking out over the iconic coastal landmark. Next, swoop along the Mornington Peninsula to Phillip Island, visit the Koala Conservation Park and watch the spectacular evening Penguin Parade before being driven back to Melbourne.

A trip to Sydney is not complete without a visit to Australia's most accessible wilderness region, stretching out over one million hectares - the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. With this package you get it all - a helicopter ride over Sydney Harbour and the spectacular Blue Mountains; close up views of the famous Three Sisters; a delicious lunch and all access admission into Blue Mountains Scenic World where you can marvel at the expanse of rugged bushland stretching across the valley floor to the horizon in the distance. Perhaps take a closer look with a ride on the world's steepest railway descending to the base of the cliffs below and into the ancient rainforest for a short bushwalk to nearby waterfalls.

If you've already seen Broome from ground-level, get an entirely different view of the area's interesting landscapes on a helicopter ride. Marvel at the long stretch of white sand that is the famed Cable Beach as you soar into the air. Head north over Willie Creek Pearl Farm and keep your camera ready for shots of the contrasting colors of Gantheaume Point, the rugged red Pindan Cliffs, and low-level aerial view of Chinatown before returning to land.

Savor views of Australia's mesmerizing Red Centre from an unbeatable vantage point - on a helicopter tour! Take off for a thrilling 36-minute flight and soar over the UNESCO-listed monolith of Uluru, as your pilot fills you in on the landmark's fascinating history and Aboriginal significance. Then, see the majestic peaks of Kata Tjuta or 'The Olgas' as you glide over the dramatic desert landscapes.

The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest are two of Queensland's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes and this 1.5-hour aerial tour takes in both. Hop aboard for a small-group helicopter tour and soar over landmarks such as Port Douglas, the Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Snapper Island and Upolu Sand Cay.

Darwin's beautiful beaches, dramatic sea cliffs, and lively harbour are even more impressive from above and a helicopter flight offers an unbeatable viewpoint. Hop aboard for a 30-minute helicopter ride and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Charles Darwin National Park, the Northern Beaches, Darwin city, and Mandorah.

Marvel at Sydney from above on an exciting 20-minute helicopter ride. Swoop over the cliffs of Maroubra and Coogee; see the famous Bondi Beach from the air, then soar over Sydney Harbour and enjoy thrilling aerial views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Don't forget your camera - this is one experience you won't want to forget!

Treat your special someone to a scenic helicopter flight that travels from Hobart to Frogmore Creek Winery, topped off with a wine tasting and optional winery lunch. Prepare to be amazed by aerial views of the River Derwent, the Tasman Bridge and Mt Wellington, hearing informative commentary from your pilot as you go. Land near the vineyards and head into the tasting room to enjoy the specialty cool-climate wines of Frogmore Creek. If you like, choose the lunch upgrade when booking to include a memorable meal at the winery, which features seasonal local produce and other locally produced fare, accompanied by a bottle of wine.

View the sights of Melbourne from an aerial perspective with a thrilling, 20-minute helicopter tour! Soar over urban highlights like the Yarra River, Albert Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Grand Prix track, and hover above the beautiful coastline of St Kilda. Enjoy refreshments in a VIP lounge before takeoff and guided commentary by your pilot throughout the unforgettable flight.

It’s time to escape the rat-race of the city and head to Australia’s signature vineyard and wine making region, the Hunter Valley. Begin with a scenic helicopter flight from Sydney, then fly to the Hunter Valley. On the way, your expert pilot will take you over Sydney Harbour to take in the sights of Sydney’s iconic landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the sails of the Sydney Opera House then onward via Manly and the dramatic coastline of Sydney’s northern beaches. Upon landing in the Hunter Valley experience local wine tasting before sitting down to a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s most reputable restaurants.

Enjoy a 5-hour scenic air-tour with a landing at the airstrip. See the Bungle Bungle before enjoying light-refreshments. Visit a secret spring in the ranges en-route for a delicious picnic and relaxing swim. Learn about the Ord Irrigation Scheme and view the varied crops in the Ord River Valley. Fly through the ranges and gorge country and delight in a short hike to waterholes along the Ord River and Bow river. This small-group tour includes entrance fees to the National Park, light refreshments, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, hotel pickup and drop-off.