If you want to see all that Sydney Harbour and Sydney’s beaches has to offer but don’t have much time, this 30 minute helicopter scenic flight is for you. See the magnificent beaches of Sydney from above as your luxury helicopter sweeps along one of Australia’s most scenic stretches of coastline; over Coogee Beach, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach and Sydney’s northern beaches. If you're lucky you may even spot schools of fish, dolphins and whales (in season) as you take in the the pristine ocean waters. Continue into Sydney Harbour for several orbits and a fly-by of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the magnificent backdrop of the Sydney city skyline. Your pilot shares informative commentary throughout the 30-minute flight. Your 2.5-hour tour includes the helicopter tour, time for photo ops, complimentary refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Comprehensive 30-minute tour of Sydney's best beaches by helicopter
Exhilarating trip along Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
Complimentary refreshments at Sydney Airport's Heliport
Informative commentary from your expert pilot-guide
Hotel pickup and drop off
Your choice of departure time

What's Included

30 minute helicopter tour
Commentary and interaction with pilot
Complimentary selected CBD hotel transfers (if required)
Free parking for self drive guests

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Sydney HeliTours, Sydney Airport, 472 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Your scenic helicopter experience starts with pickup from your centrally located hotel and transfer to Sydney Airport followed by a greeting and check-in from the friendly operations staff, and a safety briefing in the comfort of a modern and spacious guest lounge.

When you’re ready, head over to the helicopter and take a few photos before boarding the state-of-the-art chopper. Slip the provided radio headset over your ears for two-way communications with your pilot while in the air. Cameras and video recorders can be taken with you on the helicopter for more fantastic memories of your flight.

Large viewing windows allow for excellent sight lines as your pilot takes off and soars towards the coast. Within minutes of departure your experienced and skilled pilot will have you above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach as you track north along the coast at 500-feet. Admire the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean and the white-sand beaches that scallop the coastline around Sydney. Your pilot points out famous beaches and surfing spots with views that extend from the Northern Beaches to Botany Bay. Manly, Dee Why, Bondi Beach and Coogee among the most renowned beaches clearly visible, along with many tucked away coves and inlets along the coastline.

Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Heads. From the entrance to Sydney Harbour your flight path will continue north passing the golden sands of Manly and Curl Curl Beaches en route to Dee Why and Long Reef.

Your experienced pilot will guide your helicopter towards the yacht filled waters of Middle Harbour and then onwards into the awe inspiring Sydney Harbour for views of the icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, Manly Beach and Sydney’s most exclusive real estate addresses. Looking towards the horizon see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world renowned Blue Mountains.

As you start your return journey to the heliport you will fly past some of Sydney’s great sporting arenas including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, as well as Randwick Racecourse. When you return to terra firma, enjoy complimentary refreshments such as tea or coffee, then transfer to your hotel to end your tour.

Sydney Helitours

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

Admission Ticket Free

Bondi Beach (Pass By)

Famous Bondi Beach in Sydney's Eastern suburbs

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
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 the Eurocopter 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 200kg or more in total must book a private flight (for additional cost 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 of 2 passengers to depart.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have an infant (a passenger under 3 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.
Courtesy transfer is available from selected City hotels. Once accommodation details are provided we will arrange the closest available option to where you are staying.
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.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

about cancellations

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Traveler Tips

If you want to see the Sydney Harbour and the beaches, take this breath taking heli tour.

Reviews

5.0

12 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers

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Awesome

Joaodosreis_F, May 2022

The service was Amazing and everyone is friendly. We also loved the experience and would definitely do it again.

A " must do" when in Sydney.

Ralph_B, Nov 2018

If you want to see the Sydney Harbour and the beaches, take this breath taking heli tour. We took the 30.minute tour and regret not taking the all day tour.

Superb trip! Whole experience of the...

Tracey_E, Oct 2017

Superb trip! Whole experience of the day was excellent from start to finish! Highly recommended.

Amazing tour, recent and clean...

Yoann G, Jul 2010

Amazing tour, recent and clean helicoptere, lovely pilot. Even though the weather was not that nice, we had a great time and a thrill we will remember for long.

It was fantastic. The staff were...

Lisa M, Apr 2008

It was fantastic. The staff were fabulous. I'd forgotten to call them when we arrived in Sydney but they hadn't forgotten us!! The flight was wonderful and we got some fabulous photos.

My wife had never been in helicopter...

Tony C, Apr 2007

My wife had never been in helicopter before but the care and information given was brilliant and would do it again.

Far more interesting than I expected...

Rick C, Feb 2007

Far more interesting than I expected. Would have loved to have been up there for a couple of hours! Very friendly staff with a great knowledge of the locale in which they fly. Took good care of us.

Very well looked after. Great views...

Robert H, Jan 2007

Very well looked after. Great views especially from co-pilot seat. You can see everything you want in a 30 min trip. Exhilarating.

Brilliant way to see Sydney and the...

Mark L, Dec 2006

Brilliant way to see Sydney and the surrounding areas & beaches. All staff were very friendly starting at the pick-up from the hotel, and the whole experience was very smooth and well organised. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Sydney.

Well run and the commentary on board...

Sharon W, Oct 2006

Well run and the commentary on board was excellent. For people that did not know Sydney well it was an excellent way to get a feel for the city and surrounding areas.

Awesome fun! The pilot and company were...

Yvonne H, Oct 2006

Awesome fun! The pilot and company were so nice and friendly. They ended up putting us in a private helicopter and flying for longer. Highly recommended. Thanks heaps, Viator!