Best of · PRIVATE HELICOPTER CHARTERS IN AUSTRALIA
The 9 best private helicopter charters in Australia you can book a seat on, with the per-person price, the time actually in the air and who each one suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Take a 20-minute private helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi Beach, Manly Cove, Taronga Zoo, and the eastern suburbs. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with pre-flight photos, refreshments afterward, free parking, and limited CBD transfers included.
Fly from Archerfield Airport on a private 25-minute Brisbane helicopter tour. Your pilot takes you over Mt Gravatt, the CBD, Brisbane River, South Bank, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Mt Coot-tha, and Walter Taylor Bridge, with Bose headsets and live commentary. Morning and early afternoon departures make this easy to fit into a short Brisbane stay.
“It was a delightful experience and a very comfortable helicopter ride. Our pilot Niko was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas over which we were flying. I could not recommend this experience more highly!”
Fly from Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef, then land on Vlasoff Cay for about two hours of swimming, snorkeling, and a gourmet picnic with sparkling wine. Your pilot supplies chairs, an umbrella, blanket, and gear. If the public cay is occupied, you may visit Turtle Beach or receive a longer reef flight instead.
“Amazing!! We ended up on Turtle beach, had our breakfast there and went snorkeling a bit. It was super nice and relaxing. The pilot was great and amazing she took us for a tour around the reef, just beautiful.”
Fly privately from Archerfield to Sirromet Wines with a route over Mt Coot-tha and Brisbane CBD. Your pilot handles the 30-minute flight, while you enjoy about 90 minutes at the winery for lunch, drinks, or optional wine experiences. The package suits up to three people, with food, alcohol, and tastings charged separately.
“A super fun trip in a small helicopter to a great winery with great food. Our super friendly and competent pilot flew us around Mount coot and then onto the winery where we had gourmet pizza, wine, flights, and an overall great time. The wRead more”
Take a private 45-minute helicopter flight from Broome with pilots such as Abby, Hamish, or Hillary, then land on a quiet stretch of Cable Beach for a gourmet picnic. You’ll see Gantheaume Point, James Price Point, Roebuck Bay, Dampier Creek, Willie Creek, and perhaps crocodiles or marine life below.
“From beginning to end our experience was sensational. Hamish ,our Pilot and guide, was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We bought this experience to celebrate an Anniversary and it will go down in our history as a brilliant day.”
Fly privately over Brisbane at sunset with Bekaa Air Helicopters. From Archerfield, your pilot guides you past Mount Gravatt, the University of Queensland, South Bank, Story Bridge, Mount Coot-Tha, and Walter Taylor Bridge. You get about 25 minutes in the air, Bose headsets, city commentary, free parking, and a full flight even if airspace limits change the route.
“1st helicopter experience and the pilot made it relaxing and memorable. We were met with a glass of wine and had great commentary during the flight. 10/10.”
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!”
Fly privately from Essendon Airport over Melbourne, Bells Beach, the Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Cape Otway, and Port Campbell National Park. You get a guaranteed window seat, pilot commentary, and time on the ground near the 12 Apostles. Johann is one of the named pilots associated with the experience.
“great experience with private service . the only way to see twelve apostles during holiday . great ocean road is amazing from the top”
You’ll fly from Lyndoch with a private pilot, crossing Jacob’s Creek, Tanunda, Nuriootpa, and the Barossa Valley before landing at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Allendale. Enjoy lunch, one arrival drink, and perhaps a visit from horseman Tom Willoughby. Pilot Nick has also flown this route for birthday celebrations.
“With our friendly and knowledgeable pilot Nick we took off from #barossahelicopters and headed to the Wheatsheaf Hotel at Allendale for lunch. We passed over a few wineries and Kapunda where we saw the big miner dressed up as FatRead more”
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