Best Melbourne Helicopter Tours — Our Top 9

1.Melbourne: Private City & Beaches Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour · from $204Our pick

Take a private helicopter over Melbourne with a guaranteed window seat, noise-cancelling headset, and time for photos before takeoff. Your route can include Docklands, Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda, Albert Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the MCG, and the Yarra River. Pilots such as Ruben, Rick, and Harry have also served as guides.

“i would reccomend this 10/10 times. professional service both from haze and harry(pilot) 😄”

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2.Melbourne: Private City Skyline and Bay Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 20 min · from $197

Take a private 20-minute helicopter flight from Essendon Fields over Flemington Racecourse, Docklands, the MCG, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda, and Melbourne’s skyline. You get an English-speaking pilot, live commentary, and a guaranteed window seat, with weather rescheduling available.

“Pilot was awesome and the heli ride made our day very special. Money worth investing for this awesome adventure experience.”

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3.Melbourne: City and Bayside Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 20 min · from $201

Lift off from Moorabbin Airport for a 20-minute helicopter circuit over Melbourne’s bayside. You’ll see Brighton’s bathing boxes, Luna Park, Albert Park, the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, marinas, and the J7 submarine wreck, with English pilot commentary and room for up to five people.

“All the activity was good but I couldn’t enjoy the view more properly because they gave the middle seat other than this it was perfect tour”

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4.Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,076

You fly privately with Rotor One from Essendon Fields to the Twelve Apostles, with Bose headsets, a guaranteed window seat, and up to two hours at the coast. Guides and pilots including Grey, Rubin, Harry, and Ed are noted for smooth flying and friendly help. Add a winery landing or Phillip Island penguin visit if arranged ahead.

“Grey and Rubin were excellent guides and pilots. It was a very smooth ride and the views were amazing. We would do it again. Seeing the Twelve Apostles from the air was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We both highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Melbourne: Private Yarra Valley Winery Lunch by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $527

Fly privately from Essendon Fields over Melbourne CBD, the Dandenong Ranges, and Yarra Valley vineyards to Balgownie Estate. Pilot Johan provides commentary during the roughly 25-minute flight, followed by wine tasting and a two-course lunch. The tour usually runs in the afternoon.

“This activity was excellent value & Johann the helicopter pilot was extremely knowledgeable & a wonderful guide. The venue is very impressive with all staff being a credit to the business. The menu for lunch was also very impressive. Cannot speak any more highly of this adventure.”

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6.Melbourne: Brighton Beach & Ricketts Point Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 12 min · from $130Best value

Join a shared helicopter flight from Moorabbin Airport for broad views of Brighton Beach’s bathing boxes, Blackrock, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, HMAS Cerberus, Royal Melbourne, and Victoria Golf Course. Your pilot provides English commentary, and you receive a pre-flight briefing plus a photo by the helicopter.

“The staff were amazing. The only issues we had were we had someone we didn't know in the flight with us. I thought and wanted it to be just the group I booked with as it was a birthday present. Also our headphones didn't work so we could not talk to one another. We would definitely book again as it was amazing.”

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7.Melbourne: Helicopter Tour to 12 Apostles & Great Ocean Rd

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Fly privately from Essendon with an experienced pilot, passing Melbourne, Bells Beach, Lorne, Wye River, Cape Otway, and the Great Ocean Road. Land near the 12 Apostles for up to an hour, then view the rock stacks from above. Dutch and English commentary is available.

“Amazing experience!!! The pilot was a real gentlemem and very helpful.”

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8.Melbourne: Private Helicopter Flight to the 12 Apostles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $1,273

Fly privately from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles with a guaranteed window seat, noise-cancelling headset, and views of the Great Ocean Road. After landing near Gibson Steps, you get two hours to walk, take photos, or visit Castle Rock. Pilots include Ruben and Harry.

“AMAZING!!! Worth every penny! Ruben was a fantastic pilot — we felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. He was accommodating and helpful with information and a pleasure to spend time with. Loved seeing the 12 Apostles from the air and flying up the coast of Great Ocean Road on way back to Melbourne! A true highlight of our trip to Australia!”

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9.Melbourne: Private Extended Skyline & Bay Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

You’ll fly privately from Essendon Fields with an experienced English or Dutch-speaking pilot, passing Flemington, Docklands, Albert Park, St Kilda, Brighton Beach, the MCG, and Melbourne Park. Every passenger gets a window seat, with low-level coastal views and plenty of chances for photos.

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