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18 Minute Helicopter Flight Over Melbourne

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Where: Melbourne, Australia

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Duration: 18-20 minute helicopter flight

Price per person

$141.66

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Enjoy spectacular views over the Melbourne skyline
Everyone gets a window seat
Your tour starts with a pre-flight briefing over a glass of wine
Your pilot will provide commentary ensuring you don’t miss a thing

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Everyone gets a window seat on this thrilling scenic helicopter flight over Melbourne!

Meet at the Private Lounge at Essendon Airport for a pre-flight drink and briefing from the pilot.

Then before you know, it you'll be up in the air with Melbourne spread out below. Look down to see Docklands, the great Eureka Tower with its gold crown, the Rod Laver Arena, the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building.

You'll circle the MCG and finish with awesome skyscraper vistas and a thrilling Eureka Tower fly past. Don’t forget your camera!

Itinerary

You should make your way to the Private Lounge at Hangar 81, (Australasian Jet) Bristol St, Essendon Airport, Airport West.

In the Private Lounge you can relax and sip a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine (or soft drink) for about 15 minutes while your pilot gives you a pre-flight briefing (in English).

Then board your helicopter for your exciting 18-20 minute scenic flight. Everyone will get a window seat!

Your flight takes you over the following sights:

• Docklands: Waterfront area on the banks of the Yarra River, now undergoing extensive renewal.

• Eureka Tower: A 300-meter (984 ft) skyscraper in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne and the tallest residential building in the world.

• Rod Laver Arena: Multi-use venue hosting a wide range of sports and entertainment events, from Grand Slam tennis matches to international rock stars, and motorbike super-cross action to conferences, dinners and classical performances.

• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): One of the world's oldest and most famous cricket grounds.

• The Royal Exhibition Building: A World Heritage listed building constructed to host the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880.

Your magical flight ends with another sweep over MCG and a final 'buzz' of Eureka Tower.

The tour ends at the starting point at the Private Lounge at Essendon Airport.

Please note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.

Please meet at the Private Lounge at Hangar 81 at Essendon Airport, at least 20 minutes before departure time.

This is a shared flight where you will be seated with people who may not be part of your party.
There is a maximum weight allowance of 280 kg in total for passengers and any hand luggage.

The full address is Hangar 81 (Australasian Jet) Bristol St, Essendon Airport. Airport West.
Essendon Airport is located just off the Tullamarine Freeway. If you are driving from Melbourne’s Central Business District the airport is easy to find and is only 10 km (6 miles). Take the following steps:

1. From Melbourne, take either the West Gate Freeway (West Bound), Flemington Road (North Bound) or Spencer Street (North Bound) until you reach the City Link Freeway.
2. Turn right onto the City Link Freeway and continue along the Tullamarine Freeway.
3. Go past the turnings to Bell Street and Bulla Road
4. Follow the Tullamarine Freeway (Do not take the Calder Freeway exit).
5. Take the left exit to Essendon Airport and Matthews Avenue.
6. At the traffic lights turn right onto English Street and follow the signs to the Passenger Terminal.
7. Continue past the General Passenger Terminal along Bristol St and look for the large Hangar 81 next to the grass area.
8. Walk down the path next to the hangar and enter the Private Lounge

Inclusions

18-20 minute helicopter flight
English-speaking pilot/guide
Pre-flight Australian sparkling wine or soft drinks

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Saturdays

Duration
18-20 minute helicopter flight

Start time
Available every 15 minutes between 1000h (10:00am) and 1630h (4:30pm) Please specify your preferred date and flight time in the 'Special Request Field' during the booking process.

Meeting point
Your Melbourne Helicopter Tour starts from the Private Lounge at Hangar 81, (Australasian Jet) Bristol St, Essendon Airport, Airport West to board your helicopter. Essendon Airport is located just off the Tullamarine Freeway. If you are driving from Melbourne’s Central Business District the airport is easy to find and is only 10 km (6 miles).
Please report at the meeting point 20 minutes before your scheduled time.

Ending point
Essendon Airport

Sale price

$123.23

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Additional information

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

Dos & Don'ts
Do bring your camera for all those spectacular aerial shots!

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