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15 Australian Helicopter Flights Worth Flying For

52 flights  ·  from $51 a seat

Uluru at sunset, Sydney Harbour in twenty minutes and the Great Barrier Reef from a thousand feet. These 15 flights are compared on air time and seat price, with a note on which ones pair with a boat.

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight - The 35-metre Evolution makes the crossing easier
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

1.Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Spend a full day aboard the 35-metre Evolution, visiting Saxon and Hastings reefs for snorkelling or scuba. A 10-minute helicopter flight adds a sweeping view of the reef, while onboard guides, a BBQ lunch, and return wine make this a well-rounded Cairns outing.

“Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Very well organised and staff very helpful and knowledgeable. The snorkelling was out of this world and the helicopter trip was sensational. Thank you all again for a fantastic day x”

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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight - What a 20-minute flight really feels like
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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 Botany Bay, Coogee, Bondi, the harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Your pilot provides live commentary, and shuttle transfers are available from two central hotels. Shared flights carry up to six people, with private upgrades available.

“Brilliant and exciting way to see Sydney harbour and part of the coast . The pilot (from Kent ! ) was excellent, friendly and informative.”

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Uluru 15-Minute Helicopter Experience - From your hotel lobby to Ayers Rock Airport
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Uluru 15-Minute Helicopter Experience

3.Uluru 15-Minute Helicopter Experience

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

Fly from Yulara beside Uluru on a 15-minute helicopter tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking pilot, and clear bubble windows for photos. You will not fly directly over or fully around the sacred monolith, but the short flight gives you a striking view of Uluru, Kata Tjuṯa, and the Red Centre.

“An absolute must! Uluru is an impressive monolith, but seeing it from the sky is even more awe-inspiring.”

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Yulara: Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience - The 25-Minute Flight Over Uluru
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Yulara: Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience

4.Yulara: Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience

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

You’ll fly over Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a 25-minute helicopter trip from Yulara, with round-trip resort pickup and commentary from your pilot. The route respects sacred-site flight limits, while turns give passengers on both sides a clear view. Cal, Jake, David, and Jimmy are among the pilots praised for their calm, informative style.

“Fantastic flight over the national park with an informative pilot. Such a fantastic way to see Uluru. My only criticism would be the transportation. The driver was very stressed about being late as fellow passengers only arrived at the booking time, not earlier as detailed in the print. Maybe highlight pick time on all your correspondence over flight time?”

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Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight - The 7:15 check-in at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
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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 up to five hours for snorkeling or scuba, a BBQ lunch, and a 10-minute helicopter flight over Hastings Reef. The friendly crew, including team member Eddie, keeps the busy day safe, clear, and fun.

“It's a long lineup at check in as they only have 2 counters checking in ~100 passengers. Once checked in, we boarded Evolution which is a very nice boat and we have the same assigned seats for the whole trip. The big problem is the organization with the 10min helicopter ride. We paid an extra $260 for this option. We were Group 3 of the helicopter ride and were told not to snorkel before the ride as there would be lots of time afterwards for snorkelling. NOT TRUE! By the time we came back from the helicopter ride, they were already announcing that people should get back to the boat…”

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

6.Sydney: 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 the Harbour, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Rose Bay, and Manly Cove. A licensed pilot provides commentary, with CBD transfers and refreshments included. Flights carry up to six people.

“An absolute must try, the feeling of a helicopter ride is awesome … I wish it was longer I wish we hovered more over CBD”

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

7.Gold Coast: Coastal City Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

Join Sea World Helicopters for a 10-minute flight over the Gold Coast, Broadwater, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, and South Stradbroke Island. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary from an air-conditioned Airbus. The small group holds up to six people, with flights usually offered morning and afternoon.

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

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Yulara: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Tour - The pickup from Ayers Rock Resort
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Yulara: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Tour

8.Yulara: Uluru and Kata Tjuta Sunset Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Ayers Rock Resort toward Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a 36-minute sunset helicopter trip. Your pilot shares safety and local context while you view Walpa Gorge, the Valley of the Winds, and the western face of Kata Tjuta. Pilots may include Cal, George, Emily, Tia, or Pete.

“It was such a pretty sunset, I got some amazing photos!”

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Gold Coast: Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour - The safety briefing and what 20 minutes really means
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Gold Coast: Sea World and Broadwater Scenic Helicopter Tour

Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour - Starting behind the Vibe Hotel in Surfers Paradise
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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

10.Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

You get a 55-minute Jet Boat Extreme ride with sharp turns, 360-degree spins, and plenty of spray, followed by a helicopter flight over Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Q1, SeaWorld, and South Stradbroke Island. Guides including Toby and Jake keep the water ride lively, while the pilot points out the coast from above.

“Booked this for my parents and they loved every moment - great surprise present. Would definitely recommend.”

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Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride - Starting at Ferny Avenue near Surfers Paradise
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Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride

11.Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $212

Start near Surfers Paradise with a 55-minute Broadwater jet boat ride packed with spins and power slides, then fly over Q1, Broadbeach, Sea World, and South Stradbroke Island from the Sheraton Mirage Heliport. The small-group trip includes safety gear, but expect to get wet.

“Both the jet boat and chopper ride was fabulous. The only disappointment was the office ground crew at the chopper ride. We were lead to a room to watch a safety briefing (10mins), then abandoned for 25mins. No communication at all.”

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

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

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

Fly from Kings Canyon Resort over the George Gill Range, Kings Creek, the Lost City, Garden of Eden and Carmichael Crag. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary in an air-conditioned helicopter. The flight lasts 15 minutes, with no hotel transfers included.

“We all had a great time. Views were amazing and a great pilot. The girl who helped us on and off helicopter was awesome too”

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Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight - Red cliffs and turquoise water at Gantheaume Point
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Colours of Broome: Stunning 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight

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

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

Fly for 30 minutes over Broome with an English-speaking pilot such as Rob, Abby, Hilary, or Mitch. Spot tidal patterns, red cliffs, pearl farms, rays, turtles, dolphins, and perhaps a crocodile. Hotel pickup, drop-off, commentary, and bottled water are included.

“Hilary was awesome she was very professional and down to earth, she gave us a great guided experience and the view was amazing got lot's of awesome photo's it was a Wonderful Experience that we will remember forever Thanx Gina & Chris 🙃🙃🙃”

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Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter - Checking in at Mascot before takeoff
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Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

14.Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

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

Fly from Sydney HeliTours over Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Curl Curl, and Sydney Harbour. Your pilot, such as Harry, Matt, Leon, or Brett, provides live commentary. Hotel pickup is available from two central hotels, with a transfer back toward Circular Quay.

“The pickup in the city worked very well, everything went very quickly and the Sydney Heli Tours team was very professional. The flight itself took 35 minutes and went from the heliport at the international airport over the city with great views of the opera house, harbor bridge and the harbor. Then we went across the entire harbor to Manly, and down the entire coast to behind Bondi Beach, from here back to the heliport with subsequent transport back to the city. thank you for this great experience”

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30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour - The Pacific coast route from Coogee to Curl Curl
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30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

15.30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

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

Fly from Sydney Airport in a shared helicopter for 30 minutes, following the coast over Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl before sweeping across Sydney Harbour. Your English-speaking pilot points out the major sights. Transfers, parking, and refreshments are included where available.

“the helicopter tour was the best experience of my life!! You have to do it in Sydney! It is just the best and everything went so smoothly”

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