Helivista Pty Ltd
Helivista Pty Ltd
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Helicopter adventure flights through the magnificent McLaren Vale and beyond. Come and experience some of Australia's spectacular terrain including Vineyards, Beaches and Gorges. Treat your taste buds and senses with Flight + Lunch package. Our helicopters are smooth and quiet with leather seats, air conditioning and Bose noise cancelling head sets.
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Shelby T
12 contributions
Aug 2020
My partner surprised me with a 30 minute flight for my birthday and what a gift! The pilot flew us around the McLaren Vale and coast around the Moana beach area, before landing at one of the local wineries for lunch (Chalk Hill Collective). It was an absolutely incredible flight, with some of the most beautiful views of the region. The company was fantastic to deal with, even when we had to reschedule the flight twice due to lockdowns and bad weather. They were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, professional and friendly, and we couldn't recommend Helivista enough. Thanks so much guys!
Written 5 August 2020
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Ram
Adelaide, Australia4 contributions
Nov 2020
We absolutely loved it. Both Mei Ling (the Co-ordinator) and the pilot were very professional and friendly and we had a great time.
The pilot's knowledge of the areas and his narration were very informative and humourous.
Will definitely return and next run will get my kids booked for a session as well.
The pilot's knowledge of the areas and his narration were very informative and humourous.
Will definitely return and next run will get my kids booked for a session as well.
Written 12 November 2020
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Shane G
Adelaide, Australia9 contributions
Oct 2020
I cannot recommend Helivista enough, Mei Ling and Pip were absolutely fantastic from the first contact to the actual flight. Nothing was too hard and responding to our requests was very prompt.
It was a surprise for my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary and Mei ling carried it off beautifully saying we were going to learn how to trim vines at D'Arenburg but after a short walk it was revealed and she saw the helicopter. It was a truly exciting experience and Pips knowledge of the area and beaches was great.
Not to be missed a must do! Thanks to you both.
It was a surprise for my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary and Mei ling carried it off beautifully saying we were going to learn how to trim vines at D'Arenburg but after a short walk it was revealed and she saw the helicopter. It was a truly exciting experience and Pips knowledge of the area and beaches was great.
Not to be missed a must do! Thanks to you both.
Written 23 October 2020
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Thank you for your kind words. We love helping with surprises!
Written 25 October 2020
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GemmaLKT
6 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
It was my first time in a helicopter and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Paul and Mei were so friendly and welcoming. The flight was incredibly smooth despite taking off in the rain- you can tell what an accomplished pilot Paul must be. I’d say it was a once in a lifetime kind of experience, but I fully intend on doing it again! Thank you so much Paul and Mei!
Written 9 September 2020
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Dear Gemma
Thank you for your kind words. Great to meet you both and look forward to serving you again soon!
Written 16 September 2020
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Jane F
2 contributions
June 2021 • Couples
What an amazing experience! My husband and I were gifted this for our birthdays, with a beautiful degustation lunch at Maxwell winery. Paul and Mei started the day with a bang, they were such great hosts making our helicopter flight better than we ever expected. The weather was so amazing which helped showcase our beautiful state we live in. I am so passionate about our hidden gem we live in.
What a way to see it. We highly recommend helivista for any special occasion.
What a way to see it. We highly recommend helivista for any special occasion.
Written 19 June 2021
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Kody P
3 contributions
June 2021 • Couples
My Partner, now my finance and I, had the pleasure of flying with Paul from Helivista they were amazing. Mei Ling helped organise the proposal and help plan for an unforgettable weekend, couldn't recommend any higher lovely people.
Thanks heaps again Kody & Hayley.
Thanks heaps again Kody & Hayley.
Written 22 June 2021
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FD
Brisbane Region, Australia4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic way to explore the McLaren Vale wine region. Paul, the pilot has a great depth of knowledge, very friendly, made us feel safe and at home. What a wonderful birthday gift, highly recommend it, even for locals.
Written 9 April 2023
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StampyAU
Seaford Rise, Australia17 contributions
Mar 2021
An amazing experience. From arranging the booking to the flight itself. I can not rate the team any less than brilliant. We were picked up from Chalk Hill, took a flight around McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, over the mouth of the Onkaparinga, up the coast to Sellicks and then landed at Wirra Wirra. Not only did we feel safe at all times, we felt very lucky to have such a great team looking after us. Mei even waited around for our guests to re-join us and made sure they were all good as well.
Written 28 March 2021
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Richard Mellor
Adelaide, Australia1 contribution
Apr 2021
Many thanks to Paul and Mei,
It was a fantastic experience, taking off from Penny’s Hill winery, slow and easy to start. This was Sandy’s first time in a helicopter.
Then off we went to see the Autumn colours of the vineyards. Flying around the d’Arenberg Cube was a special experience, like may we have visited the cube and seen the views from the many look out points but this was way beyond that
Then off to the Onkaparinga River National Park, Paul’s extensive knowledge of the area including the McLaren Vale Quarries was enlightening.
The flight down the coast from Port Noarlunga where Paul spotted a school of fish near the breakwater then past South Port beach, Seaford where there was a small wave but many surfers. The colours of cliffs from Maslins down to Sellicks beach were an amazing sight.
I encourage all to do this experience
Cheers Dick and Sandy
It was a fantastic experience, taking off from Penny’s Hill winery, slow and easy to start. This was Sandy’s first time in a helicopter.
Then off we went to see the Autumn colours of the vineyards. Flying around the d’Arenberg Cube was a special experience, like may we have visited the cube and seen the views from the many look out points but this was way beyond that
Then off to the Onkaparinga River National Park, Paul’s extensive knowledge of the area including the McLaren Vale Quarries was enlightening.
The flight down the coast from Port Noarlunga where Paul spotted a school of fish near the breakwater then past South Port beach, Seaford where there was a small wave but many surfers. The colours of cliffs from Maslins down to Sellicks beach were an amazing sight.
I encourage all to do this experience
Cheers Dick and Sandy
Written 2 May 2021
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Sarah O
Australia11 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
What an amazing experience! We were met by Paul and Mei Ling, who were absolutely lovely, and so helpful and knowledgeable.
We did a 30min flight leaving from McLaren Vale, and while we had the option of choosing where we flew/what we saw, we went with Paul's local knowledge and recommendations. He flew us over some of our favourite wineries, along Onkaparinga gorge, and out to the coast, where we had amazing views all the way to Port Willunga. We then returned via Selleck and over Willunga.
The whole experience was seamlessly organised and booked, we felt so safe and were in very good hands.
We live in Adelaide, and can't believe we haven't done this before - it was incredible to see our home from above! We highly recommend this to anyone, from locals to visitors!
We did a 30min flight leaving from McLaren Vale, and while we had the option of choosing where we flew/what we saw, we went with Paul's local knowledge and recommendations. He flew us over some of our favourite wineries, along Onkaparinga gorge, and out to the coast, where we had amazing views all the way to Port Willunga. We then returned via Selleck and over Willunga.
The whole experience was seamlessly organised and booked, we felt so safe and were in very good hands.
We live in Adelaide, and can't believe we haven't done this before - it was incredible to see our home from above! We highly recommend this to anyone, from locals to visitors!
Written 26 February 2022
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