Australia · HELICOPTER TOURS
Good helicopter flights fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise from Cairns to two Outer Reef sites, snorkel, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and fly by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef.
“It was such an amazing experience. We love the food, and the staff were really nice too. Super recommend💖”
See Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach, and Botany Bay from above on a 20-minute helicopter flight with commentary and hotel transfers.
“Great experience to do with family or friends. The only thing that was a little confusing was the seating. We wanted to sit together and mentioned this beforehand, but once inside, we were seated opposite each other with two people we didn’t know. A small seating map or clearer guidance on how seats are allocated would be helpful so groups can choose to sit together.”
See Uluru from a helicopter on a 15-minute flight from Yulara, with hotel pickup, expert commentary, striking desert views, and flexible booking.
“Incredible views of Uluru, the whole trip surpassed our expectations, first time on a helicopter, fantastic experience”
See Uluru and Kata Tjuta from a helicopter on a 25-minute flight from Yulara, with hotel pickup, pilot commentary, and flexible cancellation.
“It was absolutely an amazing activity with a highly experienced and professional Pilot and Staff. Thank you so much Amber for your support!”
Review of Cairns’ full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise with two outer reef sites, BBQ lunch, snorkeling, 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 Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Bridge, beaches, and Manly Cove from a shared helicopter with CBD transfers and refreshments.
“Worth it, an unforgettable experience. Must try, you can see the city of Sydney and the beaches surround it.”
See the Gold Coast, Broadwater, Q1, beaches, hinterland, and Sea World from an Airbus helicopter on a 10-minute scenic flight.
“1000% recommend - fantastic experience and wonderful team!! I booked this experience as a gift for my parents and they absolutely enjoyed it! The pilot was very informative and I would like to express my sincere gratitude towards Ben Hall and Anne who helped me with a very specific request. The team is kind and does their best to make your experience great. Would recommend booking the 10 minute flight atleast to have enough time on the helicopter. Views are stunning!”
See Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa from the air on a 36-minute sunset helicopter flight with hotel pickup, expert commentary, and sweeping Red Centre views.
“Cal, our pilot was careful to fly over everything from both directions so it didn’t matter which side you were on. Very happy”
See Surfers Paradise, Q1, Broadwater, South Stradbroke Island, and Sea World from above on a five-minute Gold Coast helicopter tour.
“Fantastic staff who were all engaging and hyper focused on your safety. Pilot was helpful in pointing out the areas we could see, amazing experience”
Compare jet boat spins with Gold Coast helicopter views on this 90-minute combo tour, including practical tips on timing, cost, wet gear, and the return trip.
“It was thrilling adventurous ride with so many spins and quick turns back in the sea, water splashing over the face and Tobby, the guide, made it so interesting with his commentary and witty nature. Definitely recommend jet boat ride for anyone. Helicopter gives a nice view of the goldcoast. we did it for 10 mins, seemed very short trip but can try for little longer.”
See Kings Canyon, the Lost City, Garden of Eden, and Carmichael Crag on a 15-minute helicopter flight from Kings Canyon Resort.
“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 on a 30-minute helicopter flight with pickup in Broome.
“We had the most amazing helicopter ride with Hilary, who was very knowledgeable about Broome's pearling history, wildlife and natural environment. There's really no better way to see that jaw dropping coastline!”
See Sydney’s beaches, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and skyline on a 30-minute shared helicopter flight from Sydney Airport.
“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”
See the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Barron Gorge, and rainforest by helicopter on a 45-minute Cairns flight with expert commentary.
“Snorkeling/scuba at the Great Barrier Reef gets you up close and personal, but it's not until you see it from above that you can really appreciate the sheer grandeur of this World Heritage Site. Our pilot was wonderful, providing both a smooth ride and interesting facts about the reef. Due to inclement weather, our original appointment was canceled, but the company still provided us with a complimentary airport pickup as originally planned and took us to our hotel. When we reschedued, the weather still wasn't ideal, so we were not able to overlook the rainforest, just the GBR. Again with the great customer service, the company said they had already…”
Take a 10-minute private helicopter flight over Southern Barossa vineyards, Jacob’s Creek, Lyndoch, and the Whispering Wall from $89.66.
“Awesome helicopter ride with the kids. Nice view of the Barossa Valley. Definitely worth every dollar”
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