Top 11 Brisbane Helicopter Tours

1.Private Helicopter Scenic Tour of Brisbane – 25min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $178Our pick

Fly privately from Archerfield Airport with pilots such as Niko, Craig, or Louis, taking in Brisbane’s river, CBD, South Bank, Kangaroo Point, Mt Coot-tha, and major bridges. Expect clear commentary, Bose headsets, full-glass doors, free parking, and about 45 minutes at the airport.

“It was very beautiful and we both enjoyed watching the sunset it was great for quality time and just overall a great experience and the pilot was also very nice”

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2.Private Brisbane City Helicopter Tour (Daytime Flight Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews

Depart Archerfield Airport for a private helicopter flight over Brisbane. Follow the river toward the CBD, view the Gabba, Suncorp Stadium, Story Bridge, university grounds, and inner suburbs, with pilot commentary through a noise-cancelling headset. The total experience lasts about 30 minutes, including 15 minutes in the air.

“The flight was great but I bought this particular flight because it was for 30 minutes. We were barely in the air for 10 minutes and from walking to the Helicopter to walking away was a maximum 20 minutes.”

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3.Sirromet Winery + CBD & Mt Coot-tha Private Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Fly by private helicopter from Archerfield over Brisbane CBD and Mt. Coot-tha to Sirromet Wines. You get about 30 minutes in the air and 90 minutes at the winery. Pilots such as Dave and Joey have explained sights and helicopter details, while lunch, wine, tastings, and tours are extra.

“A super fun trip in a small helicopter to a great winery with great food. Our super friendly and competent pilot flew us around Mount coot and then onto the winery where we had gourmet pizza, wine, flights, and an overall great time. The wRead more”

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4.Sunset Private Brisbane CBD + Mt Coot-tha Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews

Fly from Archerfield with V Squared Helicopters on a private Brisbane city flight for up to three people. Expect a guaranteed window seat, views of the CBD, South Bank, Story Bridge, the Gabba, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane River, university grounds, and Mt Coot-tha. Pilot Tim has helped first-time flyers feel at ease.

“The entire flight experience was nice. From the warm greeting to the actual flight. Our pilot was very nice and took us over a lot of Brisbane which was very nice to see!”

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5.Moreton Island: Tangalooma ATV Quad Bike and Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $292

Spend a full day at Tangalooma Island Resort with return boat travel from Brisbane, a 45-minute ATV ride, a 12-minute helicopter flight, lunch credit, pools, a sunset cocktail or mocktail, and dolphin viewing from the jetty. Plan for a long day and changing return times by season.

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6.Helicopter Tour – Sirromet Winery & Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $426

Fly from Archerfield Airport over Brisbane CBD, then land at Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton for about two hours. Your private flight includes commentary, Bose headsets, and a safety briefing. Wine, lunch, and drinks cost extra. Pilots may include Louis or Nico.

“Outstanding experience! Amazing views of the City of Brisbane. Pilot was experienced and professional. Co-pilot was kind and they made us feel very safe. Can’t say enough. Winery was fun with live music.”

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7.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Snorkel Tour with Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $292

Travel from Brisbane to Tangalooma by boat for a guided snorkel at The Wrecks, a 12-minute helicopter flight, resort time, lunch, and sunset dolphin viewing. You’ll also receive a drink on the ferry and a cocktail or mocktail voucher. The day is tightly timed, so plan ahead.

“Enjoyed snorkelling the wrecks, although when we landed on the island at 11:50am, we had to report straight to the snorkelling trip area at 12:15, we were then waiting in our group to sign waivers, get the equipment, receive the safety briefing etc. We began snorkelling at 1:45, finishing 30 minutes later. After returning the equipment and getting dry, we went straight to the helicopter area as their desk was closed, and had been since arriving. Our pre booked and paid for helicopter trip almost didn’t happen as they had “finished for the day”. Thankfully they did take us and it was fantastic. Day felt rushed, and considering sunset is…”

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8.Brisbane City – Private Helicopter Sunset Flight – 25min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $207

Fly from Bekaa Air in a private helicopter with pilot commentary through a Bose headset. Your 25-minute route covers Mount Gravatt, UQ, South Bank, Story Bridge, Brisbane River, Mount Coot-Tha, and Walter Taylor Bridge, with sunset views and free parking included.

“Surprised my girlfriend with this for a romantic evening and we both absolutely loved it would definitely go again and highly recommend, 10/10 can’t wait to do it again!”

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9.Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $857

Take a private helicopter from Archerfield to three pub stops around Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain, and southern Moreton Bay. Louis or Niko may handle the flight, with Bose headsets, live commentary, free parking, and about an hour at each pub. Drinks and lunch cost extra.

“It was a once in a lifetime thing to do, our mouths were hurting at the end of the day from all the smiles and laughing. Thanks Nico, you were great”

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10.Helicopter Tour – Spicers Peak Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $570

Take a private Bekaa Air helicopter from Archerfield to Spicers Peak Lodge with pilot commentary and Bose headsets. Enjoy 1 hour 10 minutes of flight time, up to two hours at the lodge, and optional return routes over Brisbane CBD or the Gold Coast. Pilot Niko is known for friendly, attentive service.

“I would give these guys 10 stars if I could! We took a helicopter tour of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and then stopped for lunch at Spicers Peak Lodge and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Niko and Declan are great Read more”

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11.Brisbane and Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 5 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,215

Start at Archerfield Airport and spend 7 to 8 hours flying privately to five Queensland pubs, from Veresdale to Tamborine Mountain and Moreton Island. Niko may pilot, with Bose headsets, flight commentary, free parking, and time for lunch and drinks at your own cost.

“Phenomenal. Amazing. Everything that you have read is true and then some. Niko has managed to put together an incredible tour. A true professional, yet warm and welcoming at the same time. The helicopter we were in was brand new Read more”

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