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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight
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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

By Sydney Helitours
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Make sure you get the best possible views of Sydney by booking this helicopter tour over Australia's largest city. With your pilot-guide pointing out all of the highlights and landmarks, get a whirlwind introduction to spots like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and Manly Cove. There's no better way to cover a lot of ground in such a short time.
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Ages 0-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 20m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • A helicopter tour to see Sydney's highlights in a short time
  • Learn all about Sydney through the pilot-guide's commentary
  • Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule
  • Unparalleled aerial views and photo ops of Sydney's top landmarks

  • 20 minute helicopter tour
  • Commentary and interaction with pilot
  • Complimentary city centre transfers (if required)
  • Free parking for self drive guests

Catch the shuttle or make your own way to the helipad where you check-in, meet your pilot, and listen to a safety briefing.  With your camera or video device in hand, climb aboard and take off for the flight. Get comfortable in your seat and listen to your pilot's commentary through the headset while enjoying panoramic views of the Sydney skyline and the Pacific Ocean. The highlights of the short flight include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Coogee, Taronga Zoo, and the famous coastline beaches.  During the flight, listen to and converse with the captain through the included headsets. This tour is perfect for those short on time or first-time visitors to Sydney.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Sydney HeliTours, Sydney Airport, 472 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
    Please arrive 30mins prior to departure
Pickup details
  • Our bus transfers are a complimentary service, pickup is available from two different hotels ONLY. Guests will be transferred back to Circular Quay after the flight.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:
    • Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3293SYDHARBOUR

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Most travellers can participate
    • We operate Robinson helicopters that have a maximum seat limitation of 135kg (297lbs), passengers in excess of this weight will be required to fly in the Eurocopter helicopter and may incur additional cost subject to the number of passengers travelling.
    • All passengers will be weighed upon check in. Bookings for two where the combined total is 180kg or more in total must book a private flight. Bookings for four guests are more than 360kg may also need to upgrade to a larger EC130 (additional costs and payable direct to the supplier)
    • All flights are sold on a shared basis where up to 6 passengers may be travelling on the helicopter. Single passenger bookings are welcome however all flights require a minimum of 2 passengers to depart.
    • If you have an infant (a passenger under 2 years), you will be required to book a private flight for additional cost.
    • Helicopters are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the pilot is unable to assist passengers with boarding and disembarking due to occupational, health and safety regulations.
    • Our bus transfers are a complimentary service, pickup is available from two different hotels ONLY where guests will be transferred back to Circular Quay after the flight.
    • You will receive confirmation of your flight time and scheduled pickup time from a City hotel (if required) via email.
    • If you do not require transfer or are staying in an area outside the City you can make your own way to our base, check-in is 30 minutes prior to the confirmed departure time.
    • Please ensure that we have a phone number (including country code if applicable) for when you are in Sydney in case, we need to get in contact with you on the day of the flight.
    • Individual passengers in excess of 110kg can't be confirmed on shared flights due to aircraft limitations and operating capacities.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

    • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
    • If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3293SYDHARBOUR

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    stagman86
    Yatton, UK386 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From the moment Pete picked us up at the hotel in the spotlessly clean minibus we knew this was going to be good.

    We arrived at the helicopter terminal and received a comprehensive safety briefing.

    Then our pilot Leon took us out to the helicopter and got us safely strapped in.

    We were lucky as we had the smaller aircraft to ourselves so everyone got a window.

    The 20 minute trip took us over the city, circled around the harbour and then flew along the coast above Bondi beach and the cliff top mansions.

    Worth every penny. Thanks for such a fabulous experience.
    Written 27 December 2022
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    Jim D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    The flight was delayed due to weather however the team did a really good job of getting everyone accommodated once they were given approval to fly. The views were spectacular and the pilot was an expert in guiding the helicopter. It was a smaller helicopter that ones we have been in before which allowed everyone to have a window view. I would highly recommend this tour.
    Written 12 January 2024
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    Sydneyboy
    Phnom Penh, Cambodia127 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super service and fantastic views of Sydney. We were collected from our hotel in a premium coach and arrived quickly to the private heli port at Sydney airport. The team are super friendly and helpful. We opted for a private tour and it was fantastic. The views of the emerald city are more awesome then imagined.Stunning waters and beaches crowned with the awesome skyline. The highlight is flying over the bridge and opera house.
    A must do for Sydney !!!
    Written 15 February 2022
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    Russ C
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an amazing trip which really got our holiday off to a great start. Peter who collected us from the hotel was a lovely man with great advice about places to see in Sydney, Sam on reception (expat Brit living the dream!) was excellent and accommodating, and Troy the pilot provided an exhilarating flight, using his knowledge of Sydney and the surrounding area. This was a breathtaking experience which we loved. Would definitely recommend.
    Written 2 January 2025
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    Caroline A
    liverpool38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    Amazing views from the sky, great staff and loved that they collect you from 2 hotels and drop you back to circular quay.

    20mins may seem like a small window but I found it perfect and just enough time to see the city views n beaches.

    We will def be back again with our children next.
    Written 30 December 2023
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    srhare
    23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Solo
    When I went on this flight, I was 65 years old and had never flown in a helicopter in my life. Boy, did I ever pick a perfect first flight. The weather conditions were ideal, I got the front seat next to the pilot and I had a great phone camera and came away with amazing shots and video. I cannot recommend this enough - even the cost is incredibly less than I would have guessed. Sydney Harbor has to be one of the top 3 places in the world to have a helicopter ride. I will go again when I next reurn to Sydney. And Yhe pilot was excellent (not sure I can give names).
    Written 30 April 2024
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    David C
    London, UK692 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow, wow wow !! This is the best way to experience Sydney Harbour. We were collected by their courtesy transfer and taken to the heliport which is within the airport grounds. Given a sensible safety briefing and introduced to the features of the helicopter.
    Then within minutes we were ready to take off, we enjoyed a very smooth ride, as weather was in our side. The Sun was shining, skies blue and minimum wind, so our flight across Sydney suburbs towards the harbour was great. We flew around the harbour in a figure of eight so all of us got to see the sights, and then onto the famous Bondi Beach taking in other beach areas like Manly and Watsons Bay on route.
    We highly recommend this company for anyone that considers this experience.
    Written 14 April 2023
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    skye F
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Solo
    Amazing helicopter tour around Sydney’s harbor and coastal beaches! It is a must do while in Sydney, the views and experience is simply breath taking. Would recommend doing at the beginning of your trip to anyone visiting, they provide so much fascinating history facts about Sydney and ensured I was comfortable at all times. Super friendly pilots and coordination staff working very hard behind the scenes to ensure every tour is unforgettable. Will 100% be coming back with family!
    Written 3 November 2024
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    Sheila G
    Runcorn, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Can't rate this highly enough, we were picked up on time from our hotel, driver was really pleasant. When we arrived at the airport everything was done in a quick, friendly and efficient way, we were in the air in no time and it was an amazing experience, pilot was full of information with a good sense of humour and put everyone at ease (there were 4 of us). Do not forget your camera/phone the views are FANTASTIC.
    Written 2 March 2020
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    Erik N
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Friends
    We had a really great ride over Sydney Harbor on September 18th with Max. He is a great pilot and made the trip even more enjoyable by pointing out sites along the way. The views over the Opera House and Harbor were amazing!
    Written 19 September 2023
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