Top 8 Helicopter Tours in Melbourne

1.Private City & Beaches Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour · from $204Our pick

Take a private helicopter over Melbourne with a guaranteed window seat, noise-cancelling headset, and pilot commentary in English. Your route includes Docklands, Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda, Albert Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the MCG, and the Yarra River. Choose a 20 or 30-minute flight.

“Ruben was a great pilot and doubled as a guide as well, pointing out various locations and sharing bits of information about them as well. He ensured that we were safe first so that we could enjoy more!”

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2.Private City Skyline and Bay Helicopter Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 20 min · from $197

Fly privately from Essendon Fields over Flemington Racecourse, Docklands, Marvel Stadium, Albert Park Lake, St Kilda, the MCG, and Melbourne’s skyline. You get an English-speaking pilot, flight commentary, and a guaranteed window seat. The flight costs $197 per person and is weather dependent.

“Couldn't recommend it more. A must do. Very professional run from start to finish. Pilot of the helicopter was so genuinely nice. Made everyone feel comfortable. You've got to try it.”

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3.City and Bayside Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 20 min · from $201

Lift off from Moorabbin Airport for a 20-minute helicopter flight over Melbourne’s bayside. You’ll pass Brighton’s bathing boxes, St Kilda, Luna Park, Albert Park Lake, the J7 submarine wreck, the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, and the Docklands, with English commentary from your pilot.

“it’s just 15m, we didn’t go around the city just look it from far away”

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4.Melbourne to 12 Apostles VIP Helicopter Tour (1 hour Flight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,076

Leave Melbourne by private helicopter with a guaranteed window seat, Bose headset, and pilot commentary. Fly over the Great Ocean Road, land at the Twelve Apostles, and spend up to two hours at the cliffs and Gibson Steps. Winery lunch and Phillip Island penguins are optional add-ons.

“The young pilot was taken excellent, very professional, courteous and interactive. Although young, an excellent aviator. Harry, great job flying and thanks for arranging our Vineyard lunch. Which was discussed and booked but never disclosed to the operator ahead of time. Harry fixed the the issue and met our expectations”

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5.Private Yarra Valley Winery Lunch by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $527

Fly privately from Essendon Fields over Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges, and Yarra Valley vineyards. At Balgownie Estate, enjoy a wine tasting and two-course lunch with award-winning wines. Pilot Johan provides commentary, and every passenger has a window seat.

“This activity was excellent value & Johann the helicopter pilot was extremely knowledgeable & a wonderful guide. The venue is very impressive with all staff being a credit to the business. The menu for lunch was also very impressive. Cannot speak any more highly of this adventure.”

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6.Brighton Beach & Ricketts Point Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 12 min · from $130Best value

Take a shared 12-minute helicopter flight from Moorabbin Airport along Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay coast. Your English-speaking pilot points out Brighton Beach, Black Rock, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, HMAS Cerberus, and two famous golf courses before returning to the airport. A pre-flight briefing and helicopter photo are included.

“The staff were amazing. The only issues we had were we had someone we didn't know in the flight with us. I thought and wanted it to be just the group I booked with as it was a birthday present. Also our headphones didn't work so we could not talk to one another. We would definitely book again as it was amazing.”

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7.Helicopter Tour to 12 Apostles & Great Ocean Rd

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours

Fly privately from Essendon Fields over Melbourne, Bells Beach, the Great Ocean Road, Cape Otway, and the 12 Apostles. Your 2.5-hour flight includes a landing and up to an hour on the ground. Pilot Johan has been praised for flexible photo passes and helpful commentary.

“Amazing experience! I would 100% recommend it. Our pilot and guide Johan was knowledgeable and the best part about having your own ride is that it is really flexible. I think the experience is priced well also because you spend a lot of time in the air. Johan also offered making several rounds around the 12 Apostles and the coast to make sure we get all the good photos. What a core memory!”

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8.Private Helicopter Flight to the 12 Apostles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $1,273

Take a private helicopter from Melbourne over the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles. You get a guaranteed window seat, noise-cancelling headset, photos beside the aircraft, a private landing near Gibson Steps, and two hours to explore. Pilots have included Ruben and Harry.

“AMAZING!!! Worth every penny! Ruben was a fantastic pilot — we felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. He was accommodating and helpful with information and a pleasure to spend time with. Loved seeing the 12 Apostles from the air and flying up the coast of Great Ocean Road on way back to Melbourne! A true highlight of our trip to Australia!”

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