Top Australia In the Air - page 9

Lift off from the helipad inside Nitmiluk National Park and track across the full 13-gorge system, following the Katherine River through towering sandstone escarpments and remote country. You will marvel the views over Jedda’s Rock, Butterfly Gorge, and Lily Ponds, before heading over towards the 8th Gorge cascades and many other stunning waterfalls. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as crocodiles and buffalo as you soar over the lesser-known corners of the park beyond the 13th gorge. Beyond the standard scenic route, the helicopter continues deeper into the gorge before descending at a secluded Aboriginal rock art site of cultural significance. Here, your pilot guides you through a series of ancient rock faces, offering insight into the stories and enduring presence of culture within this landscape. This experience combines dramatic aerial perspective with respectful, on-ground access to a site few visitors will ever reach

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Start your morning the Hunter Valley way — from the air. Departing from Cessnock Airport, you’ll lift off for a scenic helicopter flight over rolling green hills, vineyard rows and the stunning Broken Back Range. With guaranteed window-seat views, you’ll capture postcard-perfect photos of the valley’s patchwork landscape as the sun lights up the countryside below. Your pilot provides inflight commentary with local insight and a few tips on the best cellar doors to visit later. After approximately 20 unforgettable minutes, you’ll touch down at Restaurant Cuvée for a gourmet breakfast for two, complete with a celebratory glass of bubbly. Before you go, pop into the onsite chocolate shop for a sweet extra to take with you.

Our most popular — and genuinely exclusive — Hunter Valley experience, the Cellar Door & Lunch Tour is built for guests who want the region’s best wines and cuisine without the driving. From lift-off in your private helicopter, it’s a true VIP “door-to-door” day with sweeping aerial views across vineyards, cellar doors and the surrounding ranges. What’s included: VIP helicopter pick-up and return from your local accommodation (where suitable) or Cessnock Airport Scenic flight en route, with your pilot pointing out local highlights Private wine tasting at a highly recommended Hunter Valley winery — hosted, unhurried, and focused on quality wines (with time to purchase favourites) Gourmet à-la-carte lunch at a premium local restaurant, paired with a glass of wine (or equivalent) — seasonal produce, standout dishes, and the kind of long, relaxed lunch the Hunter is famous for Perfect for anniversaries, proposals, celebrations, or a “we’re doing this properly” weekend treat.

Prepare for an adrenaline-fuelled aerobatic experience in the Extra 330LX stunt aircraft - Australia’s only aerobatic aircraft of its kind. Departing from Bankstown Airport, the Extra launches skyward toward Sydney’s Northern Beaches, capable of speeds exceeding 400 km/h, climbing at 2,500 feet per minute and delivering roll rates of up to 420 degrees per second. Your experience begins at the Red Baron Hangar with check-in, a pilot flight suit and pre-flight briefing. Once strapped into the cockpit, you’ll climb to approximately 3,500-4,000 feet over Long Reef, where the intense-grade aerobatic sequence begins. Expect loops, barrel rolls and hammerhead turns, with the possibility of inverted flight depending on conditions and your comfort level. The Red Baron Extra Aircraft Stunt Plane is made of the latest carbon fibre composite technology combined with a proven steel airframe construction, allowing it to withstand immense forces while maintaining a relatively light weight.

Getting to “Rotto,” as the locals affectionately call it, is just a short ferry ride from the mainland and a world away from city life. A Rottnest Island Day Tour is the perfect way to experience all that this car-free, carefree Class A reserve has to offer in a single day. For such a tiny island, it packs a lot of pleasure into your visit. On its shores, 63 stunning beaches, 20 beautiful bays, and many coral reefs and wrecks invite you to enjoy some of Australia’s finest swimming spots, snorkel trails, and surf breaks. On dry land, you’ll meet the cutest mini marsupial, found only in Western Australia, the world-famous quokka, as well as many unique plant and animal species.

Experience Western Australia’s stunning coastline from above on this exclusive 90-minute private flight tour from Exmouth Marina. Fly over the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef — the world’s longest fringing coral reef — and enjoy panoramic views of turquoise lagoons, coral gardens, and white-sand beaches. Your flight continues south to Ningaloo Station, revealing hidden gems like the historic Point Cloates Lighthouse and the abandoned Norwegian Bay Whaling Station. This unforgettable aerial adventure offers a unique perspective on Australia’s natural beauty and maritime history, perfect for travelers seeking an extraordinary experience.

Take a flight-seeing tour over Australia’s Western coastline during this full-day, guided tour of Shark Bay and Monkey Mia that includes a interaction with dolphins. Relax into your reserved window seat on the plane and take off over the vast coastal landscape. Feed dolphins swimming in the shallows of Monkey Bay before lunch at an open-air restaurant on the beach.

An extraordinary half-day journey where the Great Barrier Reef and ancient rainforest come together in one seamless, luxury experience. Begin with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes reef immersion at the Forever Reef facility, gaining rare insight into the world’s most iconic ecosystem before taking to the skies on a breathtaking helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef, a perspective few ever experience. Touching down in the heart of the tropics, continue your journey with a privately guided exploration of Mossman Gorge, where crystal-clear waters, towering rainforest, and cultural storytelling create a deeply immersive and unforgettable finale. A truly unique fusion of education, adventure, and refined travel ,designed for those who seek more than just a tour.

Embark on a breathtaking helicopter journey to the stunning, little-known Edgar Ranges, nestled on the edge of the remote Great Sandy Desert. As you soar above the landscape, one of our expert pilots will share fascinating insights about the region. Your flight will take you along the pristine coastline of Roebuck Bay, where you’ll witness its crystal-clear turquoise waters and striking red cliffs. You’ll then venture inland, crossing the vast Roebuck Plains and cattle station country, offering a unique perspective of the Kimberley’s rugged beauty. When you reach the Edgar Ranges, you’ll glide up valleys and around towering buttes, providing spectacular aerial views and countless opportunities for stunning photos. Afterward, we’ll land so you can fully take in the awe-inspiring surroundings of this incredible landscape.

The Blue Mountains from above, and from the ground. We tailor our 4WD tours to your preferences. Something particular that you want to see in the Blue Mountains... let us know and we will do our best to get you there

Experience the best of both worlds on this unforgettable Broome helicopter tour that combines the raw, rugged beauty of the Edgar Ranges with the coastal tranquillity of Eco Beach Resort. The Edgar Ranges & Eco Beach Explorer is a heli adventure designed for those who want to explore remote outback landscapes, immerse themselves in nature, and unwind at one of the region’s most spectacular beachfront resorts, all in one seamless experience. Departing from Broome, you’ll begin with a dramatic inland flight across cattle station country to the Edgar Ranges, where you’ll land to explore on foot. After soaking in the silence and scale of this hidden gem, your journey continues to the wild Kimberley coastline, arriving at Eco Beach Resort, where you’ll enjoy a three-course private ocean-view lunch with a bottle of sparkling wine, and time to enjoy the resort. On the return journey, soak up views of the remarkable stretch of coastline south of Broome, along Roebuck Bay.

Experience a spectacular bird's eye view of Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake and Kalbarri Coastal cliffs. As well as the option to tour the Lake and Cliffs. Fly from Perth, along the west coast of Australia, over ocean, sand dunes and fishing villages on sandy beaches, towards Hutt Lagoon. Drop down for a scenic flight around the amazing Pink Lake, coloured by a rare variety of algae, and fly along the coastal cliffs of Kalbarri. There is an option to land in Kalbarri and tour the Lake and coastal cliffs, before flying along the Gorge on your way back to Perth.