Heli-Central Gorge Scenic Flights
Heli-Central Gorge Scenic Flights
4.5
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Discover the spectacular view of the Moolayember Ranges whilst aboard a scenic flight of your choice, enjoy an informative commentary on the unique rock formations and history of the beautiful Carnarvon Gorge and the sandstone cliffs of the Moolayember Ranges, which can only be accessed by the air. Scenic Flights are now conducted in our high wing, Cessna 210 plane, which offers superior views of the landscapes below! See more of the Carnarvon Ranges than ever before with flights departing from Emerald or Rolleston to suit your needs! Call us today to book a flight!
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Murri77
Brisbane, Australia48 contributions
Oct. 2021
Our 40 minute flight gave us a great opportunity to see the landscape below us. The pilot also was very knowledgeable and gave us little stories and information about what we were seeing: the Moolayember Gorge (which is very similar to Carnarvon Gorge), Arcadia Valley, the Three Sisters (rock formation), Lake Nuga Nuga and the Woolpack, a rock formation. Our 40 minute flight was packed with great views, 1000 ft above ground, and most of all, the pilot was sensitive to my concerns re heights. and his flying was so expert that I was at ease in the Robinson helicopter, thank you. We had spent a day and a half walking Carnarvon gorge. To sit in a comfortable helicopter and see everything from the air was just a spectacular way to finish our visit to the area.
Written 23 February 2022
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Katie D
2 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Solo
Amazing experience!
The guides were so friendly, happy to have a chat and know the area really well.
The flight was incredible experience, really smooth flying and got to see so much of the gorge.
The guides were so friendly, happy to have a chat and know the area really well.
The flight was incredible experience, really smooth flying and got to see so much of the gorge.
Written 24 October 2021
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acj
Brisbane, Australia41 contributions
Jul. 2021
advertise correctly. your brochure says $99 but you charge $125. it intimates you see the carnarvon gorge but only from a long distance away. it says a 10 minute ride but after you include the warm up and safety procedures i doubt we were in the air for more than 5 minutes. sure we went up in a helicopter which i had never done before, but the rest of it was a dud. who wants to see a camping area from above? not me. pity i can get a much cheaper helicopter flight on the sunshine coast. i think you get just a good a view of the surrounding cliffs on the drive in to carnarvon.
Written 8 July 2021
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Hi our brochure and website clearly state we fly the Moolayamber ranges (it is on the home page) Quote fly with us for the ultimate view of the Moolayember Rangers and the beautiful surrounding farmlands.) - which is part of the Great Carnarvons.... No one can fly up the gorge as it is national park it is a no go flight area.
Now each of our flights are approved by QPWS and we hold special commercial permits to operate them. They are GPS marked and tracked. Each flight type is exactly the same path etc, the only factor would be tail wind or head wind on the day. I am happy to send you the gps tracking for the flight to put your mind at rest. The tracking is done by a global company real time and I can spool a mission report for the day and exact moment of your flight. Our company policy for tracking flights is for safety, but the reporting will show how long you were in the aircraft displaying engine on to engine off.
The ten minute flight is a very quick flight, we do recommend the 20 minute flight as you see more.
Our prices remained unchanged for over 8 years and we only just did the price rise due to the cost of insurance tripling for charter organisations due to covid and the American dollar, (all chopper parts come out of America)
As for the flight being a dud you would be the first person in over 10 years of operation that has said that. But then again you never called to complain just did it over the internet.....
But like I said - HAPPY TO PROVIDE YOU WITH FLIGHT TRACKING SO YOU CAN SEE YOU WERE IN THE AIR FOR LONGER THAN FIVE MINUTES.....
Written 22 July 2021
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Joanne B
Brisbane, Australia36 contributions
Apr. 2021
I booked a 40 minute flight for our 40th anniversary. It was spectacular flying over the gorge was magnificent. The pilot was very informative.
Written 28 April 2021
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Thank you for you review.
Written 22 July 2021
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Dianne B
Brisbane, Australia55 contributions
Oct. 2020 • Couples
Spectacular views over the gorges surrounding Canarvon Gorge.
The pilot was friendly and knowledgeable.
Great we could fly at short notice.
Well worth the experience.
The pilot was friendly and knowledgeable.
Great we could fly at short notice.
Well worth the experience.
Written 15 October 2020
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Thank you for your review.
Written 23 July 2021
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David L
Brisbane, Australia21 contributions
Oct. 2020
we booked through my friend Rob Ratcliffe, arrived there last Saturday on the agreed time for the 10.00am flight, no one there, no messages, no calls to say they've been delayed, nothing.
plenty of others had left messages on their board complaining about the same thing.
This pathetic and disrespectful and they've let us and many others down.
remove them from your site.
plenty of others had left messages on their board complaining about the same thing.
This pathetic and disrespectful and they've let us and many others down.
remove them from your site.
Written 14 October 2020
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Apologies, we did try to get in contact with everyone. The reception out at Gorge is very patchy depending on your phone service provider.
Our aircraft was called away for some emergency on this particular day. We apologise for the inconvenience that this causes. Phone reception heading to the gorge and surrounding areas is very patchy and sometimes hard to get hold of people.
Written 16 October 2020
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Peter T
Brisbane, Australia34 contributions
Oct. 2020 • Couples
I turned up for 1pm flight today.
I had a message of confirmation.
They did not show.
They didn’t tell me they weren’t coming
They are a waste of time
They are a disgrace and TripAdvisor should dump them
I had a message of confirmation.
They did not show.
They didn’t tell me they weren’t coming
They are a waste of time
They are a disgrace and TripAdvisor should dump them
Written 7 October 2020
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Thanks for you response Peter - we had blocked out the entire day for scenic flights so I am unsure as to why the online booking went though. I will look into that.
We did contact everyone that we had correct contact details for to explain that the aircraft had to be taken to another job over these few days. We are sorry we missed you.
Written 8 October 2020
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Barbara S
9 contributions
Jul. 2020 • Couples
Stunning sights of the Gorge in Carnarvon National Park viewing farmland and ancient rock formations below.
Most of the area we saw is not accesible by road. We had the 20 minute flight as I'm a bit nervous of heights but would love longer flight next time.
Pilot was very friendly & knowledgable about the local area answering all our questions.
Highly Recommended!!
Most of the area we saw is not accesible by road. We had the 20 minute flight as I'm a bit nervous of heights but would love longer flight next time.
Pilot was very friendly & knowledgable about the local area answering all our questions.
Highly Recommended!!
Written 31 July 2020
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NHitch
Brisbane, Australia49 contributions
Jul. 2020 • Couples
Such a wonderful and exhilarating experience. Staff were amazing, friendly and well informed on the region. Caterers to nervous first timers and excellent safety run through. Thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely be going on more helicopter flights from now on.
Written 31 July 2020
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Thank you so much - it really is a beautiful area
Written 8 October 2020
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Mel G
Brisbane, Australia124 contributions
Oct. 2019
Thank you Heli-Central for an absolutely incredible scenic flight over the Gorge! I got my 11 year old this for his birthday, he was blown away stating "best birthday present EVER!!!!!!' I have to say, we grown ups loved it too! The boys were super professional and safety conscious. Our pilot gave us a great commentary during the flight with some history on the area. Everything was perfect and the Gorge really turned it on for us! DO NOT miss this if you are visiting Carnarvon Gorge. Worth EVERY penny
Written 5 October 2019
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Happy Birthday!!! So glad you loved the flight
Written 8 October 2020
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99Rosemary2012
Brisbane, Australia111 contributions
Reviews have been mixed so I wonder if anyone has been recently? Also has anyone had to cancel a flight due to the weather and is the fare refundable? thankyou
HeliCentral2017
Carnarvon National Park, Australia
We have been operating out at Carnarvon since 2010..... With only a handful of poor reviews because we have cancelled flights due to maintenance or when the aircraft is away due to other commitments. That speaks for itself.
These reviews really don't reflect the hundreds of flights we do each year.
Janene05
gold coast23 contributions
Yes I would like to know more about it attraction
Pamela R
Emu Park, Australia243 contributions
It was amazing and not super expensive. it cost $9.90 per minute - that is per minute you are in the air. The pilots will take you where and for as long as you want. The first time we just went along the coast to Rosslyn Marina. All the safety checks are done and at no time do I feel nervous. Excellent trip.