9 Melbourne Helicopter Tours Worth the Flight

1.Private City & Beaches Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour · from $204Our pick

Take a private helicopter flight over Melbourne with an English-speaking pilot, guaranteed window seat, and time for tarmac photos. The route can include Docklands, Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda, Albert Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the MCG. Pilots such as Ruben, Rich, Harry, and Rick have been praised for safe flying and clear commentary.

“i would reccomend this 10/10 times. professional service both from haze and harry(pilot) 😄”

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2.Private City Skyline and Bay Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 20 min · from $197

Take a private 20-minute helicopter flight over Melbourne with an experienced English-speaking pilot, live commentary, and a guaranteed window seat. From Essendon Fields, you’ll see Flemington Racecourse, Docklands, Marvel Stadium, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda, the MCG, the Yarra River, Melbourne’s skyline, and Port Phillip Bay.

“Pilot was awesome and the heli ride made our day very special. Money worth investing for this awesome adventure experience.”

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3.City and Bayside Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 20 min · from $201

Lift off from Moorabbin Airport for a 20-minute helicopter flight over Melbourne’s bayside. You’ll see Brighton’s bathing boxes, the J7 submarine wreck, St Kilda, Albert Park Lake, the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, and the city skyline, with English commentary and a maximum of five passengers.

“All the activity was good but I couldn’t enjoy the view more properly because they gave the middle seat other than this it was perfect tour”

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4.Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,076

Take a private Rotor One helicopter from Essendon Fields to the Twelve Apostles, with Bose headsets, guaranteed window seats, and up to two hours on the ground. Pilots including Ed, Grey, Rubin, and Harry are noted for clear, friendly service. Add a winery lunch or Phillip Island Penguin Parade for an extra full-day outing.

“Grey and Rubin were excellent guides and pilots. It was a very smooth ride and the views were amazing. We would do it again. Seeing the Twelve Apostles from the air was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We both highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Private Yarra Valley Winery Lunch by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $527

You’ll fly from Essendon Fields over Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges, and Yarra Valley vineyards to Balgownie Estate. Pilot Johan provides commentary, followed by a wine tasting and two-course lunch with paired wines. The four-hour private tour usually runs in the afternoon and includes a window seat for every passenger.

“Johan was the most exceptional 👏 well knowledgeable and consumerate pilot and person I have ever come across. Johan was extremely accommodating in all aspects of our tour. I will highly recommend Johan for all tours from half a day to a full day! 10/10”

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6.Brighton Beach & Ricketts Point Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 12 min · from $130Best value

Fly from Moorabbin Airport along Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay coast in a shared helicopter limited to five people. You’ll see Brighton Beach’s bathing boxes, Black Rock, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, HMAS Cerberus, and two famous golf courses, with pilot commentary and a helicopter photo included.

“The staff were amazing. The only issues we had were we had someone we didn't know in the flight with us. I thought and wanted it to be just the group I booked with as it was a birthday present. Also our headphones didn't work so we could not talk to one another. We would definitely book again as it was amazing.”

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7.Helicopter Tour to 12 Apostles & Great Ocean Rd

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Fly privately from Essendon Fields over Melbourne, Bells Beach, Lorne, Wye River, Cape Otway, and the Great Ocean Road. Pilot-guide Johan has made the flight flexible for photo stops, with a landing at the 12 Apostles Visitor Centre and up to an hour to walk to Castle Rock or Gibson Steps.

“Amazing experience! I would 100% recommend it. Our pilot and guide Johan was knowledgeable and the best part about having your own ride is that it is really flexible. I think the experience is priced well also because you spend a lot of time in the air. Johan also offered making several rounds around the 12 Apostles and the coast to make sure we get all the good photos. What a core memory!”

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8.Private Helicopter Flight to the 12 Apostles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $1,273

Take a private helicopter from Rotor One in Melbourne to the 12 Apostles, with a guaranteed window seat, noise-cancelling headset, and coastal views over the Great Ocean Road. After landing near Gibson Steps, you get two hours to walk or sightsee. Pilot names mentioned include Ruben and Harry, but availability is not guaranteed.

“AMAZING!!! Worth every penny! Ruben was a fantastic pilot — we felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. He was accommodating and helpful with information and a pleasure to spend time with. Loved seeing the 12 Apostles from the air and flying up the coast of Great Ocean Road on way back to Melbourne! A true highlight of our trip to Australia!”

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9.Private Extended Skyline & Bay Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight for up to three people from Essendon Fields over Flemington, Docklands, Albert Park, St Kilda, Brighton Beach, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Melbourne Park. Your English or Dutch-speaking pilot provides commentary, and every passenger gets a window seat for clear photos.

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