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Get a whole new perspective on Melbourne with a bird’s-eye view of famous sites.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a scenic tour from the air then Melbourne is certainly a great place to pick.

You can indulge in sweeping views of Victoria’s coast and Melbourne’s skyline while feeling like a celebrity during a private helicopter tour.

Choose a shorter flight to sample some inner-city sights or opt for an hour of scenery overload.

Helicopter flight in Melbourne deals

RedBalloon

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Extra $10 off with code

Valid on all dates, including over Christmas on activities like skydiving, quad biking, bridge climbing, canyoning, hot air ballooning, helicopter scenic flights, abseiling, scuba diving, cruises, ghost tours and more. Minimum spend of $80. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 10 Dec 2019

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Adrenaline

Up to 30% off flying experiences

Valid on select dates and experiences like hot air ballooning, helicopter scenic flight, skydiving, flying lessons and more. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Hunter Valley, Great Ocean Road and more. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 29 Nov 2019

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RedBalloon

2-for-1 experiences and activities

Buy one get one free on a range of experiences across Australia. Offers change regularly, but often include sightseeing cruises, abseiling, dining, hot air ballooning, quadbiking, jet boating, scenic flights, helicopter rides, flying lessons, classic car hire, driving and rally car experiences and more. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 6 Aug 2019

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Adrenaline

Up to 54% off helicopter flights

Available for travel on select dates. Destinations include Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne and more. Includes scenic flights, private tours and more. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 2 Dec 2019

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Deal ends 6 Jan 2020

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Up to 20% off experiences

Valid on select experiences and activities like skydiving, scenic helicopter flight, kayaking, whale watching and more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Darwin and Perth. T&Cs apply.

Last verified 20 Jun 2018

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Where can I get helicopter flights in Melbourne?

Thanks to Melbourne’s unique surroundings, you can choose a helicopter flight to experience city, coastal and country landscapes.

Flights depart from various locations in and around Melbourne including:

Essendon Airport
Phillip Island Airport
Geelong Airport
Moorabbin Airport

Our top picks of helicopter flights you can book:

Best for price: Helicopter flight over Victoria's southern coastline from RedBalloon

Highlights:

7-minute scenic helicopter flight taking in Victoria's coastline
Enjoy commentary on the landscape by your pilot
Photo opportunities at the start of the Great Ocean Road
Flight for two people costs just $140

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Best for value: Melbourne Heli family flight from RedBalloon

Highlights:

Helicopter flight over Melbourne for 4 for $399
Fly in a luxury helicopter normally reserved for VIPs and celebrities
Take in aerial views of Flemington racetrack, Docklands, Etihad stadium, Eureka Tower and Albert Park
12 minutes of fast and exciting flying time

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Best for experience length: Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip coast helicopter tour from Viator

Highlights:

Enjoy a one-hour Mornington Peninsula scenic helicopter flight
Hear informative commentary from the pilot while in flight via radio headset
Take in city sights such as St Kilda, Albert Park and the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Get a bird’s eye view of the Victoria coast

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Best for views: Helicopter scenic flight through the beautiful Yarra Valley from Adrenaline

Highlights:

A tranquil flight around the world-renowned Yarra Valley
Start your experience at Rochford wines, one of Yarra Valley’s popular wineries
Fly in a luxury air-conditioned helicopters with a guaranteed window seat
Includes in-flight headsets so you can talk to the pilot or fellow passengers

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Helicopter flight companies compared

Company	Price (from)	Location	Duration	Extras/Inclusions
RedBalloon	$140	Victoria’s southern coastline Melbourne city	Minimum 7 minutes	Pilot commentary
Adrenaline	$189	Yarra Valley	15 minutes	A briefing before your flight Guaranteed window seat Pilot commentary
Viator	$210	Melbourne City and Port Phillip Bay Mornington Peninsula	From 25 minutes	Pilot commentary

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Stephanie Yip

Stephanie Yip is the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for Travel Weekly, Escape, Thomas Cook Magazine, Showpo, The Nibbler and Hostelworld. She was also the editor of kids magazine DMAG. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney and has visited over 50 countries (and counting). She has a passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge of travel and helping readers stretch their dollars while on holiday.

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