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The 15 Best Helicopter Tours in Australia

35 tours  ·  from $51

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 helicopter tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight - From Reef Fleet Terminal to the open sea
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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 and Hastings Reefs from Cairns. Snorkel with supplied gear, add an introductory scuba session, then take a 10-minute helicopter flight at Hastings Reef. Expect helpful guides, a BBQ lunch, and wine with cheese on the return.

“Wow! What an amazing day! Great organisation, service, food. The two snorkeling locations were fantastic, clear water, loads of fish and amazing colours. The heli flight was insane! The whole day was magical.”

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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight - Turning into Sydney Harbour
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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 with Sydney HeliTours on a 20-minute shared helicopter ride over Botany Bay, Bondi, the eastern beaches and Sydney Harbour. Expect a safety briefing, headset commentary and up to six passengers. Hotel pickup from select city hotels and a return shuttle to Circular Quay are available.

“Really good experience, however I don’t think the back middle seat should be used. Being in the middle with restricted views really detracts from the experience. When you’re spending $250 per person, you want your monies worth.”

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Uluru 15-Minute Helicopter Experience - From your Yulara hotel to the airport
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Uluru 15-Minute Helicopter Experience

3.Uluru 15-Minute Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 548 reviews · 15 min · from $145

Ride from your Ayers Rock Resort hotel to the airport, receive a safety briefing, then fly beside Uluru in a helicopter with bubble windows. Pilots such as Emily and Jayden provide commentary and help passengers get clear views. The flight does not pass directly over or fully around Uluru.

“A breathtaking experience over Uluru! Flying in a helicopter over Uluru was simply unforgettable. From above, the view of the sacred monolith and the surrounding landscape is absolutely spectacular and truly breathtaking. The pilot was professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly. The flight was smooth and safe, with perfectly timed moments to admire Uluru from every angle. An emotional and deeply moving experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting Australia’s Red Centre. Worth every cent. A must-do at least once in a lifetime!”

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Yulara: Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience - Kata Tjuṯa is the real reason to take to the air
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Yulara: Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience

4.Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 536 reviews · 1 hour · from $237

From Yulara, you’ll ride an air-conditioned bus to the helipad, watch a short safety briefing, then fly for 25 minutes over Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa. Your pilot points out the 36 domes of Kata Tjuṯa and gives both sides a good view. Pickup and return transport are included.

“you guys need a microphone head set for your shuttle drivers... there was a older couple sitting behind us that were struggling to hear the safety instructions by our driver. you could go another step and have a video demo also play that can be viewed. the shuttle driver shouldn't have to concentrate on his driving and be sure you are taking in vital safety info. the activity itself was amazing, best way to ring in 40th bday”

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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight - Saxon or Norman Reef: your first three hours
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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

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

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

Cruise from Cairns aboard Evolution to two outer reef sites, with time for snorkeling or an introductory or certified scuba session. You’ll eat a fresh BBQ buffet onboard, then take a 10-minute helicopter flight over Hastings Reef. Crew member Eddie is known for keeping the day light and fun.

“helicopter ride is a MUST!!!!!! Driver has a good and stable driving skills. Diving is a little scary for the first time, but they led me very well and made me feel calm. Staff are all experts about the ocean things, passionate, friendly and willing to help. The activities worth the price. Remember to take medicine first if you have sea sick lol.”

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Sydney: 20-Minute Shared Helicopter Ride over Sydney Harbour - Getting to the heliport from central Sydney
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Sydney: 20-Minute Shared Helicopter Ride over Sydney Harbour

6.20-Minute Shared Helicopter Ride over Sydney Harbour

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

Take a 20-minute shared helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Rose Bay, and Manly Cove. A licensed pilot provides commentary, with CBD pickup, return transfer to Circular Quay, and refreshments included.

“Helicopter ride was awesome,all the staff were very professional and friendly”

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Gold Coast: Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight - Starting at Sea World Helicopters
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Gold Coast: Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight

7.Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Join Sea World Helicopters for a 10-minute Gold Coast flight in a fully air-conditioned Airbus. Your pilot points out Broadwater, Main Beach, Q1, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, South Stradbroke Island, and the hinterland from a small group of up to six.

“Pilot and all of the staff were great. Would highly recommend!”

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Yulara: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Tour - What the safety briefing tells you to expect
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Yulara: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Tour

8.Uluru and Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 148 reviews · 36 min · from $318

You’ll fly from Ayers Rock Airport toward Uluru and Kata Tjuta, passing the western face of Kata Tjuta, Walpa Gorge, and the Valley of the Winds. English-speaking pilots such as Cal, George, Emily, Pete, and Tia have provided clear commentary. Hotel pickup, safety briefing, and a 36-minute flight are included.

“Excellent from being picked up safety briefing and the tour itself to being dropped off”

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Gold Coast: Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour - Starting at Sea World Helicopters terminal
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Gold Coast: Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour

9.Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Take a five-minute scenic helicopter flight from Sea World’s terminal over the Gold Coast, Broadwater, Q1, South Stradbroke Island, hinterland, and Sea World. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary, while the air-conditioned helicopter and small six-person group keep the experience comfortable and personal.

“All good but the photo should be digital instead of hard copy.”

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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour - The 55-minute jet boat ride
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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

10.Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Start with a 55-minute jet boat ride full of sharp turns and 360-degree spins, then fly for 10 minutes above Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Q1, SeaWorld, and South Stradbroke Island. Guides such as Toby and Jake keep the water ride lively, while the helicopter offers a calm view from above.

“Amazing combo tour! The jet boat was so much fun, felt so powerful and went so fast. The best were the 360 turns. Loved it! They then dropped us off on the way back at the helicopter tour. Great pilot who gave us detailed tour of the region and the views from above are gorgeous! Bear in mind the Helitour is at a different location so you have to make your way back from there after (already detailed in the tour description but some people didn’t realise).”

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King's Canyon: 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour - From the Kings Canyon helipad to the George Gill Range
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King’s Canyon: 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

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

Fly from Kings Canyon Resort over red desert, bushland and the George Gill Range. Your English-speaking pilot points out Kings Creek, the Lost City, Garden of Eden and Carmichael Crag from an air-conditioned helicopter. The short flight suits first-time helicopter passengers and includes infant seats on request.

“My kids said this was the best experience they have had. So much fun!”

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Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight - Cable Beach reveals the scale of the tides
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Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

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

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight over Broome, Cable Beach, Willie Creek, Gantheaume Point and Roebuck Bay. Pilots such as Rob, Hilary, Mitch and Abby add local stories and help spot rays, turtles, dolphins and possibly a crocodile. Pickup, drop-off, water and in-flight commentary are included.

“Being up in the air, the scenery, the feeling of being free and that another one ticked off my list.”

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Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter - Maroubra, Coogee, and Bondi from the right height
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Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

13.Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

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

Fly from Sydney HeliTours near the airport over Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Curl Curl, and Sydney Harbour. Your pilot provides live commentary, with pilots such as Harry, Matt, Leon, and Max praised for their calm, informative approach. Hotel pickup and a return transfer to Circular Quay are available.

“Excellent helicopter ride. From beginning to end it was very professional. Pilot Jake was fantastic.”

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30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour - Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl from above
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30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

14.30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Sydney Airport with Sydney HeliTours on a shared 30-minute route over Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, Curl Curl, and Sydney Harbour. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary, with flights limited to six passengers. Hotel transfers may be available from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

“Well organised, welcoming and super fun! I was lucky to get allocated front seat with the pilot which mate it extra cool and exciting!!! Weather is very changeable but clouds has mostly cleared with blue skies adding to the photos, videos and experience!”

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Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock - Taking off from Cessnock Aerodrome
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Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

15.Hunter Valley Wine Country Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $78

Take a 10-minute helicopter flight from Cessnock Aerodrome over Hunter Valley vineyards, Hunter Valley Gardens, Cypress Lakes Golf Course, and the Broken Back Range. With no more than three passengers, you get a close-up flight and commentary from a professional pilot. Hotel pickup can be arranged for an extra fee.

“So good to have this kind of experience even though in a short period of time, the pilot was very nice guy and very friendly, definitely we will come back in the future to ride again.”

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