The 7 Best Sydney Helicopter Tours

1.Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · from $179Our pick

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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2.20-Minute Shared Helicopter Ride over Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 20 min · from $176Best value

Fly over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Rose Bay and Manly Cove on a 20-minute shared flight. Your pilot provides live commentary, while a fixed shuttle can collect you from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Allow extra time beyond the flight for transfer, check-in and refreshments.

“Great experience! Everything went very smoothly, everybody was super friendly anf the views were one of a kind.”

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3.Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $258

Fly above Sydney’s beaches and harbour for about 30 minutes, with views of Bondi, Coogee, Manly, Curl Curl, the Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Sydney HeliTours provides a safety briefing, two-way pilot commentary, and transfers from selected central hotels, with a return shuttle to Circular Quay.

“Fantastic Experience. Would do it again. Easy access and well organised. The whole team has been super great and accommodated my needs. They provide good advise so that your experience is worth while”

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4.30 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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5.Sydney Harbour: 20 Minute Private Helicopter Flight for 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 20 min · from $247

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.

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6.30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $258

Fly from Bankstown Airport to Sydney Harbour and back in about 30 minutes. Your pilot narrates the route past Olympic Park, Parramatta River, the Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Sydney Heads, and Sydney’s bays. You can take helicopter photos before boarding, with flights limited to six people.

“It was a new experience for me. Our pilot was very friendly and professional. We loved the trip and it was made easy by him. I 100% recommend all to visit once here.”

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7.30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 min · from $353

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight for two from Sydney Airport, following the coast past Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl before crossing Sydney Harbour near the Bridge and Opera House. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with hotel transfers, parking, and refreshments included subject to stated conditions.

“The most efficient way to get a sight seeing in 1,5 hrs in and out. Super professional team, nice organization, everything on time. Views are really beautiful. Don’t expect a historical tour though))”

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