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Top 15 Scenic Helicopter Flights in Australia

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Every trip has one morning to spare. These 15 scenic helicopter flights in Australia are worth spending it on, priced and timed so you can decide in a couple of minutes.

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight - A smoother ride aboard Evolution
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

1.Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,003 reviews · 8h 30m · from $279Our pick

Spend a full day aboard Evolution, a 35-meter superyacht, visiting Saxon Reef and Hastings Reef. Snorkel, add a scuba session, and take a 10-minute helicopter flight over the reef. The crew provides gear, stinger suits, lunch, and return-journey wine with cheese and biscuits.

“The trip was exceptional and we were all made to feel individually special. Smashing BBQ lunch with steak and prawns, hilarious and down to earth staff who make safety briefings fun and a jam packed day with reef snorkelling (away from any other boat and crowd) and helicopter ride. Will recommend this trip to anyone visiting Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef! The wine on the return journey and sun cream being provided were great touches. The staff couldn’t do more to help!”

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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight - Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge
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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

2.Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · from $179Top rated

Fly from Sydney Airport over Maroubra, Coogee, Clovelly, Bondi, the sandstone cliffs, and Sydney Harbour. Your pilot provides live commentary, and select hotel pickups plus a return shuttle to Circular Quay make this a handy way to see a lot in one short flight. Shared helicopters carry up to six passengers.

“This was our first-ever helicopter experience, and it was absolutely incredible! My husband, teenage son, and I were originally scheduled to fly the day before, but our flight was canceled due to an incoming storm. In hindsight, we were so Read more”

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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight - The 8 a.m. departure from Cairns
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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

3.Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · from $283

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Down Under Cruise and Dive’s Evolution, visiting two outer reef sites near Cairns. Snorkel, swim, or choose an introductory or certified scuba experience, then see the reef from a helicopter. Expect a large, professional operation with a BBQ buffet, helpful crew, and a maximum of 36 people.

“This was a great trip. Great crew, helpful and informative and so much to offer!! Helicopter added to our booking was excellent. Such an awesome way to see the reef!”

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Gold Coast: Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight - Surfers Paradise and the 1,056-foot Q1
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Gold Coast: Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight

4.Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · from $109

Take a 10-minute Gold Coast helicopter flight from the Sea World Helicopters terminal. Your English-speaking pilot points out the Broadwater, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Q1, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Point Danger, South Stradbroke Island, and Sea World from an air-conditioned Airbus. Flights run morning and afternoon for groups of up to six.

“Best fun in Gold Coast. Second to the DC rivals Hypercoaster”

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Gold Coast: Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour - From Sea World to the Broadwater
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Gold Coast: Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour

5.Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · from $63Best value

Take a five-minute scenic helicopter flight from the Sea World terminal over Gold Coast beaches, Broadwater, Q1, South Stradbroke Island and the Hinterland. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary, and you can take photos from the air. Allow about 20 minutes in total for check-in, briefing and flight time.

“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”

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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour - Bring clothes you do not mind getting soaked
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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

6.Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1h 30m · from $148

You get a 55-minute jet boat ride with sharp turns and 360-degree spins, followed by a 10-minute helicopter flight over Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Q1, SeaWorld, and South Stradbroke Island. Guides such as Toby and Jake have been praised for lively commentary. The helicopter ends at Marina Mirage, so plan your own return.

“Fantastic view from tour, very professional and friendly pilot”

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King's Canyon: 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour - The Lost City and Garden of Eden from above
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King’s Canyon: 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

7.King’s Canyon: 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 15 min · from $152

Meet your pilot at the Professional Helicopter Services helipad at Kings Canyon Resort for a 15-minute flight over Watarrka National Park. You’ll follow Kings Creek, see the Lost City, Garden of Eden and Carmichael Crag, and hear live English commentary. Closed-toe shoes are required, and departure times are confirmed after booking.

“It really was awesome! I had thought a 15 minute flight would be too short but in fact it's a perfect time frame. We flew over Kings Canyon several times accompanied by great commentary and got a great appreciation of this truly magical spot.”

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Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight - Cable Beach, tides, and marine life
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Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

8.Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $307

Take a small-group helicopter flight over Broome with pilot commentary, hotel pickup, and views of Cable Beach, Willie Creek, Gantheaume Point, Roebuck Bay, and Dampier Creek. Pilots including Rob, Abby, Hilary, Mitch, and Tyla are praised for friendly service and local insight. The flight carries no more than three passengers.

“Hillary was awesome, so professional and very friendly, we had a great flight and highly recommend this to anyone coming to Broome”

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30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour - Coogee and Bondi from above
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30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

9.30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 30 min · from $254

Take a shared 30-minute helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl, then return via Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the city skyline. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with up to six passengers aboard. Hotel transfers may be available from two CBD meeting points.

“My activity was moved to later due to having less people but I wasn’t offered any discount or given the front seat for this inconvenience, I heard from another passenger that he was given a $20 discount and he was allowed to have the front seat, when I asked if I could have the front seat, I was told it’s based on the passengers weight(wasn’t true). All in all though it was a good ride.”

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3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock - Fifteen minutes above the Hunter Valley
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3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

10.3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $290

You’ll take a private 15-minute helicopter flight from Cessnock with pilots such as Michael, Nick, Grayson, or Byron, depending on the day. Look down on Hunter Valley vineyards, gardens, and Cypress Lakes golf course, then land for a three-course restaurant lunch. The flight carries two or three adults.

“Great pilot great flight and experience ....highly recommend the restaurant and wine tasting....was raining on the day but it didn’t dampen the experience”

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Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise & Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic - Katherine Gorge by helicopter
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Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise & Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic

11.Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise & Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $1,506

You’ll leave Darwin at 6:30 am in a private fixed-wing plane, fly over Nitmiluk National Park, take a scenic helicopter ride above Katherine Gorge, then continue to Kakadu for the Yellow Water cruise. Pilots such as Steve and Dan provide commentary, and your small private group returns to Darwin by about 4 pm.

“Flying out at sunrise was so picturesque. The amazing vastness of the NT. Pilot Steve was just lovely. Takeoffs and landings smooth as. Helicopter ride over Katherine Gorge was stunning. Yellow Water river cruise so pretty. Being able to view all of this in such a succinct way and enjoy the landscape from the air was a bucket list moment.”

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Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane - 25min - Two orbits around South Bank, the CBD, and the river
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Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane – 25min

12.Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane – 25min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $178

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!”

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Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns - What happens during the 30-minute flight
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Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

13.Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $328

Take a shared 30-minute helicopter flight from Cairns over Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Check in 30 minutes early at Nautilus Aviation, then listen to pilot commentary while looking for coral clusters, fish, rays, turtles, dolphins, and dugongs. Flights carry up to seven people and return to the Pier Heliport.

“The view was amazing and we loved riding in a helicopter. It was nice to have headsets and microphones to communicate with each other and listen to the airport and pilot conversations.”

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Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter Ride - Docklands and the Melbourne Star from above
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Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter Ride

14.Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $200

Rotor One takes you on a private helicopter flight from Essendon Fields over Melbourne’s CBD, Docklands, St Kilda, Albert Park, the MCG, and Melbourne Zoo. The experience lasts about an hour, including a quick helicopter photoshoot, with optional live streaming or in-flight recording upgrades.

“The pilot was terrific. he was very kind and helpful. He showed us wonderful things. Great experience.”

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Broome: 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight - The first view of Cable Beach
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Broome: 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

15.30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 30 min · from $303

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight over Broome Peninsula, Cable Beach, Willie Creek, and Roebuck Bay. Your English-speaking pilot, possibly Rory or Hillary, provides commentary through a headset as you look for crocodiles, marine life, pearl farms, the lighthouse, and Gantheaume Point’s red cliffs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Our pilot Rory was very friendly & easy going. He made the flight fun & enjoyable. We felt very safe. The views from the air were incredible. Awesome experience! Thanks”

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