20 min

About this activity

After taking off from Essendon Airport your helicopter will soar above the city of Melbourne for unbeatable views of the city's great sporting venues as well as major city-center and coastal sights.
Fly along St Kilda beach at 500 feet, you'll circle the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, view the Melbourne Cup home straight as you fly above Flemington Racecourse and follow the route of the F1 Grand Prix track. Take in stunning city skyscraper vistas as you circle Melbourne, flying over the botanical gardens, the Exhibition Buildings and the Dockalnds.
See Melbourne from the unique vantage point that only a helicopter can provide with V.I.P. controlled airspace access.

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Included

20-minute helicopter flight
Informative commentary by pilot

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please ensure you provide a direct form of contact at time of booking in case of poor weather.
Infants must travel on parents knee and be accompanied by two adults
Helicopters are weight dependent for safe operations and subject to federal aviation law. Passengers weighing over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) must pay a 100% surcharge (payable direct). Passengers weighing over 136 kilograms (300 pounds) are not permitted to participate.
According to law, passengers will be weighed before flight to confirm weights
Heliport is located at Essendon Airport, approx 15-minutes from Melbourne CBD
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Features

Original

95%

Tourism

90%

Adrenaline

85%

Reviews

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6

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Heather D

5 | 2013-12-02

Fantastic, a must do when visiting Melbourne. We did this on our 2nd last day of our holiday and only wished we had done it sooner so we could of been more orientated. Well worth the money.

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Graham B

3 | 2013-07-27

Excellent views of the city and surrounding areas, a bit expensive but still enjoyable

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Carol H

5 | 2011-08-12

My two Adult Sons - Matt and Chris Dart said the experience was AWESOME and the pilot the same. Would do again and cannot sing the praises highly enough. Thankyou Carol

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Wally C

5 | 2010-05-27

Awesome!

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Grace T

5 | 2010-05-27

It was an absolute experience of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second of it and the staff were lovely and kind and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of throughout the whole experience! Thank you so much, we'll be sure to come back!

Collections This experience is part of these collections

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Balloon & Helicopter 15 Activities

Melbourne Helicopter Tour: City Center and St Kilda Beach

Melbourne

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