Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours in Australia and the Pacific

One of the best ways to experience the snow-capped mountains around Wanaka is to take a scenic flight above and within them. On this helicopter tour to Mount Aspiring and nearby glaciers, you not only fly around the spectacular sights but make two Alpine landings, for close-up views. An exciting and memorable excursion for travelers short on time in the Southern Alps, or for anyone who enjoys a thrill with their mountain views.

Marvel at Sydney from above on an exciting 20-minute helicopter ride. Swoop over the cliffs of Maroubra and Coogee; see the famous Bondi Beach from the air, then soar over Sydney Harbour and enjoy thrilling aerial views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Don't forget your camera - this is one experience you won't want to forget!

A scenic helicopter flight is the ultimate way to see New Zealand's Southern Alps. Soar through the sky on a 55-minute aerial tour of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Westland national parks. Top it off with a snow landing on Franz Josef, Fox, or Tasman glacier. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This extensive 3-hour small group helicopter tour takes in the highlights of Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. You will visit remote mountain ranges with deep valleys carved by ice, experiencing the diversity of the Southern Alps with their extensive ice plateaus, the temperate rainforests of Fiordland and Milford Sound and the wild and rugged West Coast. See the pinnacle of the National Park, Mt Aspiring before returning to the Matukituki Valley. 

Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest mountain, but you don't have to scale the mighty peak to enjoy the views. This 35-minute ski plane ride takes in the highlights of the Mount Cook National Park, soaring over the Tasman Valley, swooping past the Hochstetter Icefall, and touching down on theTasman Glacier. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

New Zealand's longest glacier is even more spectacular from above and this 25-minute helicopter ride includes a touchdown on the Tasman Glacier. Soar over the Mount Cook National Park, gaze down over the Tasman Terminal Lake, then hop out to admire the icy landscapes up close. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

The 'Pink Lake' of Hutt Lagoon is one of Western Australia's most unique natural wonders and it's even more spectacular from above. On this 70-minute flight from Geraldton, enjoy a dramatic aerial view, learn how the lake got its distinctive color, and fly over the historic fishing town of Port Gregory.

The Matukituki Valley is known for its stunning views, but they're better when experienced from above. This helicopter tour gives you the chance to see a lot of the valley's remote backcountry and Mount Aspiring National Park from the sky during a roughly 25-minute flight. You'll soar above one of New Zealand's most beautiful areas and touch down on snow year-round.

Get unbeatable aerial views of the New Zealand's crater lakes on this 15-minute helicopter flight from Rotorua. With commentary from your pilot about the area's history, ecosystem, and geology, fly over the hidden lakes and get views of distant volcanoes. Highlights include the lakes of Tikitapu (Blue Lake) , Rotokakahi (Green Lake), Okareka, Tarawera and Okataina, as well as city views of Rotorua.

Experience the mighty heights of Mount Cook from a different perspective as you fly around New Zealand's highest mountain. This 45-minute helicopter ride takes in the highlights of the Mount Cook National Park, soaring over the Tasman Terminal Lake, swooping past the Hochstetter Icefall, and touching down on the Tasman Glacier. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Experience Sydney from a unique viewpoint: the seat of a helicopter. Soar over sights like the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, Olympic Park, the Parramatta River, and the beautiful coastline. Your pilot with narrate throughout the ride, and answer your questions. An ideal trip for travelers who want to fit a lot of sightseeing into a short time, for those seeking a memorable activity, or for a romantic occasion.

If you're seeking a unique sightseeing experience of Palm Island, look no further than this 60-minute scenic helicopter ride from Townsville. In a small group limited to four passengers, you'll glide over Magnetic Island before tracing the trail of Palm Island's archipelago. Listen to commentary delivered by your pilot via a headset and gain a holistic picture of the iconic Great Barrier Reef National Park.

Enjoy incredible views of the Great Barrier Reef from the air during a 30-minute scenic flight from Cairns. See highlights such as Green Island, Upolu Cay, Oyster Reef, Arlington Reef, Vlassof Reef and Michaelmas Reef, taking in the sights as your guide points out the landmarks below. You also fly over Cape Grafton, False Cape, Double Island and Palm Cove and other Northern Beaches, with the route changing depending on the day's conditions. Everyone has a window seat, allowing unobstructed viewing of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonder.

Experience the natural beauty of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park during a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight. See the Southern Alps, Tasman Valley, and Hochstetter Icefall before a landing in the snow on the Tasman Glacier. Includes use of headsets to hear your pilot's commentary, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the best views of Queenstown from 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) on a 20-minute helicopter tour. Look down upon vast Lake Wakatipu and make an Alpine landing in the Remarkables Range, with Coronet Peak and Cecil Peak in the distance. It's a sensational photo opportunity. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take your Queenstown visit to new 'heights' of adventure thanks to this 50-minute helicopter flight complete with a glacier landing. Soar above the spectacular scenery of Mt. Aspiring National Park, gliding above turquoise ice formations, hidden alpine lakes and towering mountains before landing on top of a glacier for photos.

The beaches, reefs, and islands of Western Australia's Coral Coast are even more spectacular from above and this 90-minute flight from Geraldton offers the ultimate aerial view. Soar over the Pelsaert, Easter, and Beacon islands; touchdown to enjoy morning or afternoon tea on East Wallabi Island (optional); and spot landmarks including the Zeewijk and Batavia shipwrecks.

See the stunning landscapes of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park during a 45-minute scenic flight by ski plane. View the Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, and land on the snowfield of the Tasman Glacier. Choose from three departure times on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand's longest glacier and highest mountain, and the stunning scenery is even more impressive from above. This 45-minute tour includes a thrilling aerial tour by both ski plane and helicopter, soaring over the Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter icefall, and touching down on a snow-covered mountaintop. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Soak up awe-inspiring aerial views from a fixed-wing aircraft during this 6-hour tour to the Abrolhos Islands from Geraldton. A professional pilot takes you soaring above the three main island groups: Pelsaert, Easter and Wallabi. See shipwreck sites from above before landing at East Wallabi Island. Then walk to Turtle Bay for morning tea, lunch, snorkeling and a guided nature walk that includes bird watching and wallabi spotting.