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Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

4.8(688 reviews)Sydney, AustraliaOperated by Sydney Helitours
  • Duration20 minutes
  • GroupShared · max 6
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird's-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as you soar through Sydney skies for approximately 20 minutes. You'll have the best vantage point of Sydney and its sparkling blue harbour, 1,000 feet up in the air during your memorable helicopter flight.

What to expect

20 minutes5 stopsShared tourMax 6 travellers

  1. Sydney Helitours

    472 Ross Smith Ave, Sydney Airport, Sydney, New South Wales, 2020, Australia

    After taking off from Sydney Airport, you'll soar above the city of Sydney for unbeatable views of the world's most famous harbor and its icons

  2. Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Sydney, New South Wales, 2061, Australia

    Pass by

    Sydney Harbor Bridge

  3. Sydney Opera House

    Bennelong Point, Easy walk from Circular Quay Train Station, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

    Pass by

    The Sydney Opera House

  4. Sydney Harbour

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Pass by

    See Sydney's spectacular city skyline. You'll be flying with a dedicated team of professionals on your 20-minute helicopter flight over Sydney Harbor. All transfers are included, and you'll be picked up and dropped off from your centrally located Sydney hotel.

  5. Bondi Beach

    Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales, 2026, Australia

    Pass by

    Famous Bondi Beach in Sydney's Eastern suburbs

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour 30 min before the departure time.

Start

Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure

End / drop-off

Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

The time chosen for your booking is the flight time not pick up time if utilising the transfer. Your time to meet at the pick up point will be sent through the day prior to your flight. - Transfer service is subject to availability. - Pickup from Sir Stamford Circular Quay OR ParkRoyal Darling Harbour ONLY. - After the flight, drop-off is to Sir Stamford Circular Quay. Transfers are operated on a fixed timetable and are independent to our helicopter flying schedule therefore guests may encounter a waiting period before or after their flight. Alternatively, a taxi can be ordered by Sydney Helitours staff upon request at the guests own expense.

Redemption

• Time booked is flight time and not the transfer pick up time • If you have requested or require a courtesy transfer from a city hotel, please ensure that you make contact with Sydney HeliTours and provide at least 48hrs notice, as it is subject to availability and arranged from designated city hotels only. • This tour is available to passengers in a wheelchair. Please advise indicate level of assistance required in the Special Requirements box at time of booking. • All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions, weight restrictions and other operational issues. • We operate a fleet of helicopters that have different operating parameters, passengers who are in excess of 135kg can't travel in the R44 and groups of 4 passengers who are in excess of 360kg in combined weight may have to upgrade to a larger helicopter for additional cost. • Accurate individual passenger weights MUST be provided at the time of booking. Failure to provide accurate weights may result in the passenger(s) being unable to fly or further costs to the passenger(s) to proceed with the planned flight or aircraft upgrade. This is all based on safety and will never be compromised. If passenger(s) are unable to fly due to inaccurate weights, no refund will be given. • Bookings for two passengers with a combined weight of more that 180kg's are required to book a private flight • If you have an infant (a passenger under 2 years), you will be required to book a private flight for additional cost. • Children from the age of 2 years must occupy their own seat and are charged at the same rate as an adult. • The decision surrounding inclement weather and if it is deemed safe and suitable to fly is at the discretion of the pilot in command and will be made on the day of the booking where conditions are assessed accurately.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Sydney Harbour Tour by Helicopter

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour 30 min before the departure time.

Start

Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure

End / drop-off

Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

The time chosen for your booking is the flight time not pick up time if utilising the transfer. Your time to meet at the pick up point will be sent through the day prior to your flight. - Transfer service is subject to availability. - Pickup from Sir Stamford Circular Quay OR ParkRoyal Darling Harbour ONLY. - After the flight, drop-off is to Sir Stamford Circular Quay. Transfers are operated on a fixed timetable and are independent to our helicopter flying schedule therefore guests may encounter a waiting period before or after their flight. Alternatively, a taxi can be ordered by Sydney Helitours staff upon request at the guests own expense.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: Private Helicopter Flight

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 1 hour 30 min before the departure time.

Start

Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure

End / drop-off

Please arrive 30 mins prior to departure

  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

The time chosen for your booking is the flight time not pick up time if utilising the transfer. Your time to meet at the pick up point will be sent through the day prior to your flight. - Transfer service is subject to availability. - Pickup from Sir Stamford Circular Quay OR ParkRoyal Darling Harbour ONLY. - After the flight, drop-off is to Sir Stamford Circular Quay. Transfers are operated on a fixed timetable and are independent to our helicopter flying schedule therefore guests may encounter a waiting period before or after their flight. Alternatively, a taxi can be ordered by Sydney Helitours staff upon request at the guests own expense.

What's included

Included

  • Complimentary city centre transfers -Pending availability & confirmation, time chosen is flight time
  • Free parking for self drive guests
  • Commentary and interaction with pilot
  • 20 minute helicopter tour

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 9 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–1), Adult (2–99)

Additional information

  • Individual passengers in excess of 100kg can't be confirmed on shared flights due to aircraft limitations and operating capacities.
  • We operate Robinson helicopters that have a maximum seat limitation of 135kg (297lbs), passengers in excess of this weight will be required to fly in our larger helicopter and may incur additional cost subject to the number of passengers travelling.
  • All passengers will be weighed upon check in. Bookings for two where the combined total is 180kg or more in total must book a private flight. Bookings for four guests are more than 360kg may also need to upgrade to a larger helicopter (additional costs and payable direct to the supplier) .
  • All flights are sold on a shared basis where up to 6 passengers may be travelling on the helicopter. Single passenger bookings are welcome however all flights require a minimum number of passengers to depart.
  • If you have an infant (a passenger under 2 years), you will be required to book a private flight for additional cost.
  • Helicopters are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the pilot is unable to assist passengers with boarding and disembarking due to occupational, health and safety regulations.
  • Our bus transfers are a complimentary service, pickup is available from two different hotels ONLY where guests will be transferred back to Circular Quay after the flight.
  • You will receive confirmation of your flight time and scheduled pickup time from a City hotel (if required) via email.
  • If you do not require transfer or are staying in an area outside the City you can make your own way to our base, check-in is 30 minutes prior to the confirmed departure time.
  • Please ensure that we have a phone number (including country code if applicable) for when you are in Sydney in case, we need to get in contact with you on the day of the flight.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 2+ days before100% refund
  • 0–2 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Australia/Sydney
Product code
3293SYDHARBOUR

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Traveller weight

Traveller reviews

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