Top Australia In the Air - page 4

Zip around Brisbane on a fun, self-balancing Segway. Cruise past Brisbane’s riverside sights, glide around the Southbank Parklands, and enjoy dramatic views of Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Choose from multiple tour durations and departure times to suit your schedule and budget. Best of all: full instruction and practice time are provided and there’s no experience necessary, so anyone can give it a go.

Soak up magnificent views of the Gold Coast from a spectacular vantage point: a hot-air balloon. Drift gracefully over pristine white-sand beaches, picturesque waterways, the towering skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise, and the Gold Coast Hinterland beyond during a thrilling sunrise flight. After, savor a decadent hotel buffet with Champagne. The flight’s early-morning departure means the rest of your day is free for other activities.

Leave Hobart behind for a few hours and fly to Maria Island, a serene, untouched hideaway for Tasmania’s native wildlife. Get to know the island’s endangered residents, including wombats, swift parrots, and Tasmanian devils, and walk around its ancient gumtree forests. On the way over, take in Tasmania’s gorgeous east coast, including the pink granite mountains of Freycinet National Park and the white-sand beach at Wineglass Bay.

Take in breathtaking sights of long sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs on this guided, full-day tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Explore some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson Steps. Enjoy a rainforest walk among towering ash trees and spot koalas in one of the area's largest koala colonies. Travel in a deluxe mini-coach as part of a small group, ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience.

Watch the sunrise over Queensland’s mesmerizing landscapes with this thrilling hot air balloon flight from Brisbane. Take to the skies above Ipswich and enjoy unforgettable aerial views over the historic town, the Great Dividing Range and the Scenic Rim. Enjoy the best of both worlds as you float over serene countryside and city streets, then celebrate your safe landing with a sparkling wine breakfast and a personalized flight certificate.

For travelers short on time, there is probably no faster way to see more of the Hunter Valley than this 15-minute helicopter tour. Hop on at the Cessnock Aerodrome and get airborne over the valley’s wineries, gardens, and golf courses before heading to the Broken Back Range and Mount View area. Plus, you can opt for round-trip transportation from your hotel for an extra fee.

Admire Brisbane’s landmarks from above with this scenic 15-minute helicopter flight over the city. Take off from Archerfield airport and fly along the Brisbane River and South Bank, enjoying magnificent aerial views of the Brisbane CBD skyline. Look out over the city below and spot landmarks such as Suncorp Stadium, Story Bridge, Gabba Stadium, and more.

Combine two luxurious activities on this helicopter tour with a champagne breakfast. Hop aboard a helicopter for a private aerial tour of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s major wine growing regions. Then, land near a local winery or café for a champagne brunch-style breakfast. This activity is ideal for couples wanting to celebrate a special occasion in style.

Admire the Hunter Valley wine region from above on a morning helicopter tour. You'll have the chance to see vineyards and wineries from the air, and then celebrate your adventure back on the ground with breakfast and sparkling wine at Peterson House.

Located on the shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Taronga Zoo is home to thousands of fascinating animals, including Australian natives such as the koala, kangaroo, and platypus. Check the schedule for daily keeper presentations, or book an animal encounter or guided tour (own expense) for a more in-depth experience.

Get truly impressive views over the rainforests of North Queensland with this 30 minute scenic helicopter flight, departing Cairns. Take in amazing views of many of the unique sights of the area, including the Great Dividing Range, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Barron Gorge, Great Barrier Reef and much more. In-flight commentary allows you to deepen your appreciation of this beautiful corner of Australia.

If you’ve always wanted to experience the calm thrill of soaring above land in a hot air balloon, Geelong is a great place to do it. After taking off from the launch field you’ll float over the city, the coastline, and the Bellarine Peninsula for around one hour. Watch the sun rise and look out for landmarks of interest below.

Soar over Broome's landscapes on a scenic helicopter tour. Join a small group and board your helicopter for a journey over Cable Beach, Willie Creek, Broome Jetty, and the entire Broome peninsula. Enjoy included hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, and in-flight commentary as your pilot highlights the area's wildlife and history.

Indulge yourself and your loved ones with a private helicopter tour that takes you out to a secluded island on the Great Barrier Reef. Admire the reef from above during your scenic helicopter, then experience its natural beauty up close after your pilot gently lands on the gorgeous and remote Vlasoff Cay and provides everything you need—including a picnic basket with sparkling wine, and nibbles—for a luxurious beach retreat.

Experience the sights of Brisbane from a vantage point few are lucky to experience on this private helicopter tour. Follow the Brisbane River to Suncorp Stadium and circle the spectacular towering skyline of the central business district. Get a bird’s-eye view of the Story Bridge and Gabba Stadium. Then, head back toward Archerfield airport, flying over the inner city suburbs.

Experience the thrill of an aerobatics flight with an expert pilot who provides a once-in-a-lifetime adventure over Sydney. After an introduction to basic tricks, your pilot takes your small plane through a sequence of aerobatic maneuvers used in modern-day competition. These daredevil moves were perfected by fighter pilots during World War I in order to avoid being shot down during attacks. Your pilot explains each move via headsets that allow for two-way communications throughout your adrenaline-filled flight.

Seeing Sydney’s highlights from the ground only tells part of the story. This private sightseeing flight from Bankstown Airport lets you take in aerial views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House before shifting into high-adrenaline mode with thrilling rolls and loops. Choose a departure time that fits your schedule and experience the city from a whole new angle—then feel the rush as your pilot adds an aerobatic twist.

Experience a private helicopter flight over Brisbane before landing at the Sirromet Winery. At the vineyard, located at the picturesque Mount Cotton, you’ll be able to sample wines, take a stroll around the grounds, and enjoy lunch at the fine dining restaurant or cafe (at your own expense). Upgrade for a longer flight time. Groups of up to 30 can be accommodated with the use of larger and/or multiple aircraft.

See the Kimberley from a whole new perspective on this half-day helicopter and pearl farm tour from Broome. Skip long travel times and enjoy scenic aerial views over Cable Beach and the turquoise waters of Roebuck Bay as you fly to Willie Creek. On the ground, visit a family-run, award-winning pearl farm to learn about sustainable pearling and Broome’s rich pearling history.

Enjoy a hot air balloon ride, champagne breakfast, and a tour of Springbrook National Park on this group tour that will last about half a day. You’ll see the sunrise from up in the air and look down on the Gold Coast below. You’ll have a full breakfast buffet with included champagne, followed by a guided walk through one of Australia's oldest forests with 2000 year old trees and waterfalls.

Take in the landscape of Australia's Red Center from the air on a 2-hour scenic flight from Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon. Get a guaranteed window seat for clear views of Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Lake Amadeus, and Kings Canyon.

See the unique rock formations dotting the sands of the Pinnacles Desert from high in the sky during this half-day, guided, flight-seeing tour that includes a ground tour. See the vast landscape and small desert full of towering limestone pillars before touching down in the town of Cervantes. In Namburg National Park, see the Pinnacles up close and take time to explore this natural wonder.

Carved out over millions of years, the majestic natural landscapes of Kakadu National Park have a scale that can only truly be appreciated from the air. See sights that can’t be reached by land as you soar through the skies in your own private fixed-wing aircraft. During the wet season, admire plunging Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls; during the dry, soak up the rugged formations of Arnhem Land.

Discover one of the Northern Territory's hidden treasures—Litchfield—on this private scenic flight. See stunning waterfalls, wetlands, and ancient Outback landscapes—areas largely inaccessible by land. Fly over the Darwin River Dam and the Rum Jungle uranium mine. Experience a bird's-eye view of Litchfield National Park's magnetic termite mounds and majestic waterfalls. Then, fly south over crocodile-breeding wetlands of the Daly River to the wide delta as it spills into the sea.