Pterodactyl Helicopters
Pterodactyl Helicopters
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Looking to do something spectacular? Pterodactyl Helicopters partners with the best wineries, restaurants, pubs and accommodation venues in South East Queensland to put together a selection of once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tours. Whether it’s making a jaw-dropping entrance by helicopter at an event, school formal or wedding, visiting local wineries in style or taking on an authentic Aussie pub-crawl by chopper. But the adventure doesn’t end there! If you want to create your own flight experience or have a specific tour destination in mind, we do that too. For memories that will last a lifetime.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Dave B
Redcliffe, Australia683 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
We flew with these guys who recently merged with Elite Helicopters. They took us to Spicers Peak Resort. They are friendly, professional and capable. The choppers are clean and you feel very safe. You can tell by their professionalism you are in safe hands and they explain a lot about the flight path and attitude of the chopper along the way. The only constructive feedback we would give is it’s important for pilots to wear deodorant as the cabin is small and it can be uncomfortable to smell body odour.
Written 13 September 2020
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Thank you very much for your five star review, we're very pleased you had a great experience with us!
Written 22 September 2020
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Elsie Greg
Goodna, Australia6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Memories forever! Imagine arriving at a fantastic restaurant with your loved one in a helicopter, after being treated to wonderful views of the well-named Scenic Rim, walking in on a red carpet to a phenomenal meal, being treated as a VIP the whole way, when your chaufer isn't just a limo driver, but a helicopter pilot!
It simply doesn't get any better than what Pterodactyl provides.
Everything was Easy. Booking, briefing and execution were flawless.
Our Pilot was absolutely meticulous, supremely professional, but also fun, quirky and quite funny.
It is a day we will remember forever, for all the right reasons! My advice - DO IT!!!!! Awesome.
Written 19 October 2022
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Janet D
Brisbane, Australia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
Flight from Archerfield to Eagle Heights hotel at Mt Tamborine for lunch, it was fantastic! Thanks to our pilot Paul who is just a great bloke and who absolutely made our day. The pub has a fantastic view of the Gold coast and it was a great lunch. Highly recommend the whole experience and we can't wait to do another trip with Paul!
Written 22 November 2020
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Toni M
Brisbane, Australia45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2017 • Couples
Truly amazing experience, faultless, from collecting us from our own home, flights out to Hidden Vale spectacular lunch. Flights back to base and driven back to our home. You are well looked after from start to finish. We will treasure this experience forever! Thank you Captain Mike and all your wonderful staff.
Written 16 September 2018
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It's our job to make your time with us something you will remember for a very long time. So we are very happy with forever. Captain Mike and the whole team
Written 16 September 2018
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Paisley D
London, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
I booked this trip for my husband's 50th. While he's from Brisbane, the scenery around the Scenic Rim was new to him, as was the Koroomba Winery we visited. As a bonus, they also let us stop off at a nearby brewery. Jesse the pilot was great, and we also really appreciated Captain Mike's pick-up. Great day all around.
Written 9 May 2018
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What a way to celebrate a milestone birthday. We all enjoyed having you along and Jesse was stoked to read this. We look forward to seeing you both very soon. Captain Mike
Written 10 June 2018
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Cosmopolitan534697
Sunshine Coast, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Friends
A helicopter ride with Captain Mike and the team at Pterodactyl Helicopters is a must do experience for anyone wanting to see the area and have a unique and once in a lifetime experience. There is absolutely nothing like flying in to a winery by helicopter, along with Captain Mike's commentary along the way of all of the local landmarks. We absolutely loved the entire experience and would highly recommend it!
Written 2 September 2018
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One of the best things about my job is flying with really wonderful people. Thanks for the review we all really appreciate you taking the time to do it. Captain MIke and the team.
Written 5 September 2018
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Kerstine P
64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
We went to 4 wineries and had lunch at Kooroomba. We had a wonderful day which was made more enjoyable due to our friendly pilots Damien and Ben. (Just the nicest guys and lots of fun).
Highly recommend as a special and amazing experience. Thank you.
Written 14 January 2018
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It looks like you all had a great day. What makes our job the best in the world is spending our time with people like you. What a fun bunch. We are all so pleased you enjoyed the day as much as we enjoyed having you along. Captain Mike
Written 15 January 2018
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Noriza Mansor
Johor Bahru, Malaysia10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2019 • Couples
The cost will be the main barrier to entry. But once you have parted with your money, there is no denying that you will love it. It was my first chopper experience, so I was a bit nervous, but the pilot was very re-assuring and I always felt I was in very safe hands. If your budget can stretch that far, I’d definitely recommend doing it.
Written 31 July 2019
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Thanks mate we enjoyed having you along. This trip is a pilot favourite. Captain Mike
Written 1 August 2019
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AVR_11
Gresford, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Family
We are a family of five adults mainly and our 10 year old daughter. Mike took us our around the Lake Manchester are and left us at a beautiful spot on the river. They had left us the glampiest tent ever with a fantastic picnic. We spent a lovely afternoon swimming walking and just chilling with a nice glass of fizz and a lovely picnic. Mike picked us up and flew us back taking in some of the scenery. Great value, lovely people every tiny detail taken care of, a brilliant thing to do, thanks Mike & Jhoey for a 1st class service x
Written 19 January 2019
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We are in the buisness of selling smile. We do this by providing extraordinary experiences every day. I would say we made a sale here. Thankyou so much. Part of the thrill of doing our job is spending time with people like you and your family. Captain Mike, Johey and Taryn who did the set up on the river.
Written 20 January 2019
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fiona_cham
Brisbane, Australia55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
My boyfriend organised a day tour involving two wineries, lunch at Spicers, and a stop at a pub on the way back. He proposed at Spicers.

We had an incredible day and I can’t rate Pterodactyl highly enough - they were friendly, professional, and did great job of helping to facilitate the proposal and keep it a secret.
Written 15 January 2019
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We just love it when a plan comes together and proud to be allowed to play a small part in your big day. Captain Mike.
Written 16 January 2019
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