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Hunter Valley Lunch Tour by Helicopter

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    Tour duration 6 hours. Total flying time 2 hours

  • Start time

    Start time: Departure time on demand. Please call the activity provider 24 hrs prior to confirm the timing.
    Duration: Tour duration 6 hours. Total flying time 2 hours

  • Meeting Point
    Pick-up from selected Sydney hotels
    (Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
    Alternative meeting point: Mascot Airport, Building 472, Heliport, Ross Smith Avenue.
    Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
  • Ending Point

    Drop-off at selected Sydney hotels.
    Alternative end point: Mascot Airport, Building 472, Heliport.

Key Highlights

  • See stunning views of Sydney Harbour
  • Your helicopter operator has a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence
  • Every passenger gets a great view no matter what seat they are in
  • Enjoy wine-tasting at select local wineries in Hunter Valley
  • Gourmet lunch at a top restaurant

Overview

Live the high life with this delightful Take off and soar over Sydney enjoying full panoramic views of the Harbour, the Harbour Bridge and the city skyline.

Fly north to the lush green vineyards of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. Enjoy an informative commentary from the pilot on the way.

On landing in the Hunter Valley experience local wine tasting before sitting down to a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s most reputable restaurants.

After a delicious meal and excellent wines you will fly back to Sydney enjoying more spectacular views on the way.

This trip would be perfect for a birthday or anniversary treat.

Booking requirements: - Passengers body weight is required at time of booking. This is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority legal requirement. - For passengers weighing over 110kg (or 250p/18s), a surcharge may apply. Individual body weights must be advised for booking confirmation.

Itinerary

For your Hunter Valley Luncheon Tour by Helicopter you will be picked up from your hotel in Sydney or you can make your own way to Mascot Airport, Building 472, Heliport, Ross Smith Avenue to board your flight. Departure time is on demand so please call the activity provider 24 hrs prior to confirm the timing.

Your helicopter flight experience begins with a warm greeting and check-in by the friendly operations staff. This is followed by a comprehensive safety briefing in the spacious and comfortable lounge area prior to boarding your flight.

After the safety briefing, the crew will use your own camera for some happy snaps in front of your helicopter to begin the memories of a sensational Heli Tour. Cameras and video recorders can be taken with you on the helicopter for more fantastic memories of your flight over picturesque Sydney Harbour.

All scenic flights are recorded in real time using a unique on-board video system incorporating internal and external cameras, as well as a recording of pilot commentary and Air Traffic Control interaction. See yourself in your own Heli-Tour DVD which is available for purchase after your flight.

Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, Pacific Ocean and the historic Port Botany. Within 5 minutes your professional pilot will have you over the harbour flying past icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House before heading north over Sydney’s glistening northern beaches, right up to Palm Beach.

As Pittwater emerges below, the flight heads inland to the Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Waters regions before passing over the Central Coast to eventually land amongst the famed vineyards of the Hunter Valley.

After landing, experience local wine tasting before sitting down to gourmet lunch at one of the region’s most reputable restaurants. The peaceful surrounds and genuine country hospitality of the Hunter Valley perfectly complement the superb food and wine the area is renowned for.

Throughout the flight you can talk to each other via voice activated headsets and your professional pilot will provide you with an expert commentary on all the sights and heli tour highlights.

The entire tour takes 6 hours, of which 2 hours are spent in flight. At the end of your memorable trip you will be dropped back at your hotel. Alternatively, you can make your own way back to your accommodation from Mascot Airport.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Sydney
  • Commentary from pilot cum guide
  • Helicopter ride
  • Gourmet lunch including a bottle of wine at a local restaurant
  • Wine-tasting at select local wineries

Exclusions

  • Heli-tour DVD available for purchase after the flight

Additional info

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

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