Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter Ride
About this tour
A 20 minute private flight over Melbourne's best landmarks. Fly with Melbourne's #1 rated Helicopter Company. Book now to avoid disappointment. As you walk out on to the tarmac you'll be met with incredible views of Melbourne's city skyline, the perfect background for a quick photoshoot in-front of your helicopter before take-off. Fly by the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and Docklands Marina at just 1,200 feet above the ground (400 metres) on your way out to Port Phillip Bay. You'll spot the Spirit of Tasmania docked at Station Pier before your pilot makes a left-hand turn to fly you along the coast over St Kilda's famous Boardwalk and Luna Park. Your flight path continues over the Formula 1 Track at Albert Park, Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens and, finally, the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where you'll have the perfect opportunity to capture a photo of the MCG, Yarra River and CBD all in one frame.
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Highlights
- ✓20 minute Private Flight over Melbourne in your own helicopter
- ✓Optional Add-On: In-flight Video Recording
- ✓Noise-cancelling Headsets from Bose
- ✓Time for photos in front of the helicopter
- ✓Guaranteed Window Seat
Itinerary
Stop 1
Spectacular aerial views of Melbourne CBD
Stop 2
Fly over the Melbourne Star in a helicopter
Stop 3
Fly past Eureka Skyjack in a helicopter
Stop 4
See people walking on the beach and across St Kilda Pier.
Stop 5
See Melbourne's famous attraction, Luna Park, from above.
Stop 6
Fly over the Formula 1 GP Circuit at Albert Park Lake in a helicopter
Stop 7
Fly over the Royal Botanic Gardens in a helicopter
Stop 8
Fly over the Shrine of Rememberance in a helicopter
Stop 9
Fly over Rod Laver Arena, the home of the Australian Open, in a helicopter
Stop 10
Fly over the MCG in a helicopter
Stop 11
Fly over Melbourne Zoo and see if you can spot an Elephant or Giraffe from your helicopter
Included
- ✓ 20 minute Private Flight over Melbourne in your own helicopter
- ✓ Optional Add-On: In-flight Video Recording
- ✓ Noise-cancelling Headsets from Bose
- ✓ Time for photos in front of the helicopter
- ✓ Guaranteed Window Seat
- ✓ Optional Add-On: Surprise Proposal Package (Contact us to arrange)
From
$353.18 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Melbourne, Australia
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Helicopter tours in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's helicopter scene looks a little different from most cities on this site: alongside a short scenic flight over the CBD and bayside suburbs, several of its tours are built around landing somewhere else entirely, the Great Ocean Road's 12 Apostles or a Yarra Valley vineyard, turning the flight into the first leg of a day trip rather than the whole experience.
When's the best time to fly?
Melbourne's weather is famously changeable (locals joke about four seasons in a day), so conditions can shift quickly regardless of the month. Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) generally bring the most stable, clear flying conditions. Summer (December to February) is warm with long days but prone to sudden wind changes, and winter (June to August) is cooler with a higher chance of low cloud delaying a flight.
What should I bring?
Layered clothing you can add or remove, since Melbourne's temperature can swing noticeably within a single day, plus sun protection for a daytime flight regardless of season.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Melbourne have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Compare tours in Melbourne, Australia
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City Scenic Helicopter RideThis tour | Duration varies | 5.0 (26) | N/A | From $353.18 | |
| Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight) | 5 hrs | 5.0 (10) | N/A | From $2334.93 | View → |
| Winery Lunch by Helicopter to Levantine Hill in Yarra Valley | 4 hrs | 5.0 (2) | N/A | From $1337.68 | View → |
| Private Helicopter Winery Lunch at Jack Rabbit on the Bellarine | 4 hrs | N/A | N/A | From $1550.01 | View → |
From
$353.18 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Melbourne, Australia
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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