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Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

About this experience

Take a 30-minute tour of Sydney's beaches by helicopter - an exhilarating way to experience this amazing city! You'll see Sydney from the best vantage point there is as you fly by helicopter over Sydney's famous beaches and harbour.

At a glance

  • Duration: 30 min

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Sydney Beaches Tour by Helicopter
Pickup included

What is included

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

Itinerary and highlights

Check-in and receive your safety briefing before a Photo opportunity and boarding the Helicopter

Famous Bondi Beach in Sydney's Eastern suburbs

Popular Coogee Beach

Curl Curl on the Northern Beaches

Manly and Dee Why in between, you'll see unsurpassed views of Sydney's best beaches from your bird's-eye view of Sydney by helicopter

As you fly back along the harbour you'll enjoy unforgettable views of Sydney Opera House

See the city skyline and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from above

All transfers are included, and you'll be picked up and dropped off from your centrally located Sydney hotel. Book your Sydney helicopter experience today!

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please arrive 30mins prior to departure
  • The time chosen for your booking is the flight time not pick up time if utalising 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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sydney Helitours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

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.

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