Best Helicopter Rides In Sydney
Sydney HeliTours is Sydney’s premier helicopter tourism company. We are the largest scenic helicopter company based in Sydney and have a range of scenic helicopter tours, lunch tours and day tours that showcase all of the famous Sydney attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and further afield to the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley.
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Sydney Harbour & Beaches Scenic Helicopter Ride
Overview: Helicopter Ride Over Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach
Experience the best of Sydney with the spectacular helicopter ride over Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach. This 20-minute journey offers panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, the city skyline, and the famous Bondi Beach. Choose between a shared flight, ideal for solo travellers, or a private flight, suitable for couples or groups.
Itinerary: Helicopter Rides Sydney
During the scenic flight, you'll see the famous Sydney Harbour and surround landmarks including Sydney CBD, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Kirribili House, Taronga Zoo, and the naval base HMAS Kuttabul. As you fly past Sydney Heads and along the eastern coastline, you'll have aerial views of Sydney's stunning beaches including Bondi, Tamarama, Coogee, and Maroubra.
What to Expect: The Best Helicopter Ride Over Sydney Harbour
The tour includes a 20-minute flight, convenient departure from Sydney Airport, complimentary pickup from select city hotels, and the opportunity to capture unforgettable photos. With informative commentary from an experienced pilot and premium Bose noise-cancelling headsets, this helicopter tour is an epic way to experience Sydney's beauty.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight – Special Offer
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20 Min Duration
Sydney Harbour Helicopter Flight is the best way to see Sydney in all its glory. See full panoramic views of Sydney’s eastern coastline including Coogee Beach, Bondi Beach, Manly Cove, Sydney’s spectacular Harbour and city skyline, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House . This Sydney harbour helicopter flight tour will leave you breathless! Great views all packed into a 20-minute helicopter joy flight provided by Sydney HeliTours, the largest Helicopter tours company in Sydney.
Experience Highlights
- 20 Minute Flight
- Panoramic views of Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Manly Cove and Sydney’s spectacular skyline all surrounded by the tranquil waters of Sydney Harbour
- Every passenger gets a great view no matter what seat they are in
- As Sydney HeliTours is based at Sydney Airport, very close to the city and Sydney Harbour, you and your helicopter will be over the sights within minutes after departure
Sydney Harbour Tour Inclusions
- Complimentary scheduled return hotel to heliport minibus transfers
- Complimentary refreshments before/after your flight
- Photo opportunity with pilot and aircraft
- informative commentary with BOSE voice activated headsets
Tour Description
Your helicopter flight experience begins with a greeting and check-in from friendly operations staff, followed by a thorough safety briefing in the comfort of modern and spacious guest lounge.
After the safety briefing, we will head out to the helicopter and use your own camera for some photos in front of your helicopter before boarding. Cameras and video recorders can be taken with you on the helicopter for more fantastic memories of your flight over picturesque Sydney Harbour and beyond.
Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure your experienced and skilled pilot will have you above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and tracking north along the coast at 500 feet.
You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the eastern suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world famous Bondi Beach, the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Harbour heads and the world’s largest and most beautiful natural harbour.
Your experienced pilot will guide your aircraft through the magnificent Sydney Harbour. And it will give you an unforgettable view of icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay and Manly Cove.
Looking towards the horizon you can see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world renowned heritage listed Blue Mountains.
As you start your return journey to the heliport you will fly past some of Sydney’s great sporting arenas, including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, as well as Randwick Racecourse.
Throughout the flight your pilot will be providing you with informative commentary via Bose voice activated headsets, and you will also be able to talk with the pilot and your other passengers whilst on the helicopter.
- 20 minute scenic helicopter flight
- Return CBD transfers
- Complimentary refreshments
- Experienced pilot guide
- Informative commentary
Flight Time
• Morning Flight 10.00 • Morning Flight 10.30 • Morning Flight 11.30 • Morning Flight 12.00 • Afternoon Flight 13.00 pm • Afternoon Flight 13.30 pm • Afternoon Flight 14.30 pm • Afternoon Flight 15.00 pm • Afternoon Flight 16.00 pm • Afternoon Flight 16.30 pm • Afternoon Flight 17.30 pm • Afternoon Flight 18.00 pm
Assembling Arrangement
Location: Sydney HeliTours, 472 Ross Smith Avenue, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Car: Sydney HeliTours is located near Sydney Airport and a short drive from Sydney city centre. There is plenty of parking available. Hotel transfers: Return transfers are available all Sydney CBD hotels at scheduled times, based on availability. Return transfer locations can be different from the pickup location. Please wait at your designated meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
Infants aged 0 - 2 years cannot take part in this activity. All children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a full paying adult. The aircraft has capacity for 2 - 6 passengers per flight. A minimum of 2 people are required to book this activity for it to proceed. Single passengers are welcome to book, however they will not be confirmed until a second passenger books the same date. The operator will re-confirm the flight availability for you. Occasionally, a single passenger will be fitted on another flight that is booked. If the alternative flight doesn't work for you, a full refund will be given. Please advise the level of assistance required for any disabled passengers and whether the passengers are in a wheelchair so that the operator can accommodate for their needs. Please provide your weight when booking. This is important as availability depends on the total weight of passengers on a flight. Individuals weighing over 110kg will incur extra charges. Couples with a combined weight over 200kg will incur extra charges. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance which includes cover for this activity.
Booking Confirmation
Upon booking this product, you will receive confirmation in the form of a tour voucher. Please present the voucher on your mobile device on the day of the activity. The supplier's contact details are included on the tour voucher. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.
Cancellation
• Full refunds will be issued for cancellation or revision made at least 9 days before use. • 50% payment fee will be charged for cancellation or revision made at 6-8 days before use. • No cancellation or revision within 4 days before use. • If you do not show up at the required time, you will be considered to have forfeited your booking and will not be entitled to a refund.
Included/Excluded
- Video of the flight (available at additional cost)
- All other personal expenses
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Sydney Harbour Tour by Helicopter
- Informative commentary from your expert pilot-guide
- Exhilarating 20-minute ride over Sydney Harbour by helicopter
- Spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Complimentary refreshments at Sydney Airport's Heliport
- Your choice of departure time
- Pickup and drop off from Sydney hotels
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 20-minute helicopter tour
- Live commentary by pilot
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary tea or coffee
- Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Tour departs from Sydney hotelsORSydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Mascot
Between 9:10am - 3:50pmPlease note: preferred time is to be advised at the time of booking.All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Starting with convenient pickup from your centrally located Sydney hotel, head to the helipad where you meet your pilot. Your helicopter flight experience begins with a greeting and check-in from the friendly operations staff, followed by a thorough safety briefing in the comfort of the modern and spacious guest lounge.After the safety briefing, head out, with time to snap photos in front of your helicopter before boarding. Cameras and video recorders can be taken with you on the helicopter for more fantastic memories of your flight. After getting comfortable in your seats and putting on the provided headset, listen to your pilot's commentary as your helicopter lifts up into the sky. Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure your experienced and skilled pilot will have you above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and tracking north along the coast at 500-feet. You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the eastern suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world famous Bondi Beach with the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Harbour heads and the world's largest and most beautiful natural harbor.Your experienced pilot will guide your aircraft through the magnificent Sydney Harbour giving you an unforgettable view of icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay and Manly Cove. Looking towards the horizon you can see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world renowned heritage listed Blue Mountains.As you start your return journey to the heliport you will fly past some of Sydney's great sporting arenas including the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Cricket Ground, and Randwick Racecourse. Throughout the flight your pilot will provide you with informative commentary via Bose voice activated headsets allowing you to talk with the pilot and your other passengers whilst on the helicopter.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 6 people per helicopter
- Helicopters are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the pilot is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
- Due to comfort and weight
- balance of the helicopter, maximum individual weight allowed is 110 kilograms (240 pounds) or 200 kgs (440 pounds) per couple. A 50% surcharge is applicable and payable directly to supplier if heavier than this
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Infants require an additional surcharge of 50% of an adult rate payable direct on the date of travel. The infant may be carried in the arms of, or on the lap of the adult passenger in an approved infant seat or bassinet
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is No cancellation fee
- If you cancel within 2 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 100 percent cancellation fee
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