The tour of a lifetime

Scenic flights, Hunter Valley lunch tours and private charters — flying Sydney since 1985

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Flying Sydney
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Bases: Penrith + Jindabyne
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30-45 MINUTES

Scenic Flights

Scenic flights over Sydney’s icons and the wider Blue Mountains catchment —
the most exciting way to see the city and beaches from above.

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45 MIN

Sydney Harbour & Beaches Tour

The Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Cockatoo Island and the Northern Beaches, all in one flight.

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30 MIN

Warragamba Dam & Lake Burragorang

A shorter version of our catchment
flight — big Blue Mountains views on a
tighter schedule.

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APPROX. 6 HOURS

Peats Bite Escape

Fly over Sydney Harbour, the Northern Beaches and Hawkesbury River before landing at Peats Bite for a long lunch on the river’s edge, with selected local beer and wine included.

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45 MIN

Catchment & Kanangra Walls Scenic

Warragamba Dam, Lake Burragorang and the towering cliffs of Kanangra Walls in the Blue Mountains.

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APPROX. 7 HOURS

Hunter Valley Pub Tour

Visit Wollombi Tavern, enjoy lunch at Esca Bimbadgen or Leogate Estate Wines, then stop at the historic Settlers Arms Inn at St Albans — with your own Sydney Helicopters host for the day.

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APPROX. 5 HOURS

Hollydene Estate

Fly over the Blue Mountains, Wollemi National Park and Capertee Valley for wine tasting and lunch at Hollydene Estate in the Upper Hunter.

3.5 HOURS – 2 NIGHTS

Lunch, Pub & Overnight Tours

Beyond the scenic flight — pub tours, long lunches and an overnight bush retreat, all reached by helicopter.

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Keith Tulloch x Leogate Estate

Wine tasting at Keith Tulloch Wines, lunch at The Gates Restaurant, Leogate Estate.

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Bistro Molines Hunter Escape

A wine tasting at Carillon Wines and a three-course lunch at Bistro Molines.

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2 NIGHTS

Marramarra Lodge

A Peninsular Tent or Hawkesbury Bungalow on the Hawkesbury River, with all meals, kayaks, bikes and paddleboards included.
POINT-TO-POINT & PRIVATE HIRE

Custom Charter & Transfers

Skip the road entirely — book a flight direct from your property, with private charters and transfers for individuals, groups and events across Sydney and the wider region. Enquire at info@sydneyhelicopters.com.au.

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A-to-B Transfers

Point-to-point helicopter transfers between Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Snowy Mountains and beyond — skip the drive entirely.
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Group & Event Transfers

Multi-aircraft transfers for weddings, corporate days and major events — get your whole group there together, on time.
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Weddings & Private Hire

A private charter for your wedding day or special occasion, tailored to your route and timing.

Loved by flyers across Sydney

Flying past the Opera House at sunset was unreal. The pilot pointed out everything along the way.
Jess M.
Sydney Harbour & Beaches Tour

Booked the Hunter Valley
Pub Tour for a mate’s 40th —
genuinely the best day out
we’ve had.

Dave T.
Hunter Valley Pub Tour

Marramarra Lodge was worth every cent. Total switch-off, incredible location, brilliant food.

Sarah K.
Marramarra Lodge

Smooth flight, friendly crew,
lunch at Hollydene was a highlight. Already planning the next one.

Ravi B.
Hollydene Estate

Smooth flight, friendly crew,
lunch at Hollydene was a highlight. Already planning the next one.

Ravi B.
Hollydene Estate
SINCE 1985

Sydney's helicopter tour leader for over 40 years

As a an experienced helicopter service provider we operate across a number of different flight disciplines from charter to fire fighting and search and rescue. This means that you have some of the most experienced helicopter pilots in the industry flying you one your special day.
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Experienced Pilots

Our highly trained pilots operate across charter, aerial fire fighting, search & rescue and other airwork disciplines

Meet the Team

Company Owned FLeet

Our fleet of aircraft are owned and maintained by us, this ensures the highest level of safety and oversight delivering you the experience you expect.

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Uncompromised Safety

Every flight operates to our CASA approved Operations Exposition and Safety Management System. In addition we are ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. You are flying with a Quality Environment and Health & Safety certified company.

OUR SAFETY RECORD
COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Specialist aviation support across NSW and beyond

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Aerial Crane & Lifting
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Aerial Observation & Survey
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Bush Fire Support
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Flood & Emergency Relief
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Filming & Photography

Accreditations + partnerships

OUR FLEET

3 Helicopter Types, One Standard of Care

Every helicopter we fly is turbine-powered, company-owned and maintained by our own engineers.

B206B2

Number in fleet

2

Passengers

3–4

Speed

170 km/h

Range / features

550 km; single turbine

AS350

Number in fleet

5

Passengers

Up to 5

Speed

220–230 km/h

Range / features

650–700 km; cargo pod; VIP seating

Bell 412

Number in fleet

6

Passengers

Up to 10

Speed

230 km/h

Range / features

550 km; VIP seating; rescue winch

FAQS

Everything you need to know before take-off

We want you to know exactly what to expect before you arrive.
Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked
questions about our flights, bookings and experiences.

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Safety is the top priority when assessing whether bookings can proceed in adverse weather. Three main factors determine if a flight will go ahead: wind speed, visibility, and cloud height — though other conditions may also influence the decision. If there are concerns about the forecast, passengers are contacted as early as possible. See the Terms and Conditions page for the weather policy

Passengers of all ages are welcome, provided they are deemed ‘fit to fly’. Children of all ages are permitted onboard. Infants under 2 must be seated on an adult’s lap and do not incur a fare. In certain cases, two children aged 3–12 may share a single seat at Sydney Helicopters’ discretion.
The number of seats varies by helicopter type (see Fleet page). Typically one passenger seat is beside the pilot, with remaining seats behind; all seats offer excellent views. Seating is arranged by individual passenger weight, which is why passenger weights are requested at booking.
Any comfortable clothing and footwear. Dark shirts/tops are recommended for photos, as bright colours can cause reflective glare on windows. Hats and other loose items should not be worn outside the aircraft due to rotor downwash.
The primary heliport is Nepean Aerospace Park in Castlereagh All heliports offer free parking. Can I use my mobile phone to take photos and videos during my flight? Yes — passengers are not required to place phones in flight mode.
The only limitation is comfort. During later stages of pregnancy, passengers should feel ‘fit to fly’ prior to arriving. Anyone unsure of their capacity to fly while pregnant should contact their healthcare professional.

See the Terms and Conditions page. Cancellation fees apply to all bookings; credit card charges incurred are passed to the passenger. Cancellations with more than 24 hours notice are refunded 100%. No refunds for cancellations under 24 hours notice, except at Sydney Helicopters’ discretion.

All pilots for Sydney Helicopters are highly experienced in a range of helicopter operations including Charter, Scenic, Powerline Inspection, Aerial Water Bombing, Aerial Photography and Film. We are quality endorsed by ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and all of our pilots receive extensive company training.
Luggage must comply with the Dangerous Goods brochure:
Landing anywhere requires permission from landowners (council or private) and the area must be safe and suitable. Contact Sydney Helicopters to confirm a location.
Night rules differ from daytime in two ways: (1) the type of flight determines which helicopter can be used — film/photography airwork at night can use a single-engine helicopter, while charter (moving people) requires the twin-engine helicopter; (2) night flights must be conducted at a higher altitude than during daylight, across all flight categories.

Gate 1: 89–151 Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh NSW 2749
Please refer to the map for guidance.

Upon arrival, please enter via Gate 1 off Old Castlereagh Road and continue along the access road toward Gate 2.

• Both gates are fitted with an intercom. If the gate is closed, press the button to contact our office for access.

• Continue past Long’s House Restaurant and the large hangar building.

• Once through Gate 2, follow the road to the end, where you will find the designated parking area located directly outside the main entrance and The Lobby.

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