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Helicopter flights over the Gold Coast range from 5 minutes to 30 minutes of fun and will show you views as far as Byron Bay and the hinterlands. You'll swoop close to the beaches and see the towers rising from Surfers Paradise.
Check out our top recommendations for helicopter flights across the Gold Coast offering the ultimate bird's eye view.
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| Experience | Location | Duration (flight time) | Extras/inclusions | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helicopter Scenic Joy Flight - 10 Minutes | Departs from Gold Coast Airport | 10 minutes |
| Adrenaline |
| Helicopter Scenic Joy Flight - 20 Minutes | Departs from Gold Coast Airport | 20 minutes |
| Adrenaline |
| Helicopter Scenic Joy Flight - 30 Minutes | Departs from Gold Coast Airport | 30 minutes |
| RedBalloon |
| VIP Private Helicopter Charter over the Gold Coast | Gold Coast Airport | 5 minutes |
| RedBalloon |
| Ocean Jet Boat Ride with Scenic Helicopter Flight | Pick-up from Surfers Paradise and surrounding areas | 10 minutes |
| RedBalloon |
| Scenic Helicopter Flight with Picnic Lunch | Departs from Gold Coast Airport | 50 minutes |
| RedBalloon |
| Express Jet Boat Ride and Heli Combo | Jet boat departs from Main Beach | 5 minutes Allow 1.5 hours for whole experience |
| Adrenaline |
Adrenaline
Up to 50% off Australia experiences
Available on select dates, including Christmas and New Year's, for activities such as skydiving, hot air balloon flights, bridge climbing, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and more.
RedBalloon
Up to 23% off flying experiences plus an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include hot air ballooning, skydiving and helicopter scenic flights. Destinations include Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hunter Valley, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Get $5 off activities with code
Available when you spend a minimum of $250 on activities such as hot air balloon flights, rally driving, skydives, high teas and more. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Get $10 off activities with code
Available on select dates on destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas and more. T&Cs apply.
Viator
Up to 15% off local activities
Available on select dates on activities including day tours, skydiving, hot air ballooning, attraction passes and cruises. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns, Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Up to 48% off things to do on the Gold Coast + an extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of $250. Activities include indoor skydiving, sightseeing cruises, hot air ballooning, getaways, jet boat rides, spa treatments and more. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
Up to 48% off Gold Coast experiences
Available on select travel dates in 2022. Includes hot air balloon flights, sightseeing cruises, tours, skydives, attraction passes and more. T&Cs apply.
Experience Oz
5% off first time experience
Available on select dates and activities such as tours, sightseeing cruises, skydiving, hot air balloon experience and more. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide and more.
Klook Australia
Up to 23% off Australia flight experiences
Available on select dates on hot air balloon flights and scenic flights. Destinations include Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Sydney, Whitsundays, Gold Coast and more.
Adrenaline
Up to 50% off helicopter ride experiences
Available on select travel dates in Townsville, Whitsundays, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Cairns, Uluru and more.
RedBalloon
Up to $10 off Gold Coast helicopter flight experiences
Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of $300. T&Cs apply.
Helicopter flights that take to the skies over the Gold Coast depart from Gold Coast Airport or Sea World in Main Beach.
If you've booked a helicopter flight for a day when the weather is inclement, it's best to contact the company you booked with to confirm if your flight will go ahead or be rescheduled.
The number of seats depends on the type of helicopter you will be flying in.
Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. It's best not to bring any loose items such as hats.
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