Sydney is a city that sparkles from every vantage point, but there’s something about seeing it from the sky that’s just that extra bit more special. For those of you visiting Sydney for the first time, a helicopter tour provides an unparalleled experience and unbeatable views of some of the most beautiful landmarks and natural environments in the world.
So if you’re ready to get high in Sydney and see this stunning harbour city like never before, here are our top 5 recommendations:
1. Sydney Harbour and Beaches Scenic Tour
Perfect for anyone hoping to get a whistlestop tour of Sydney’s major sights, the Sydney Harbour and Beaches tour includes a twenty-minute helicopter flight over some of the city’s most scenic spots. You’ll begin by flying above the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge before heading east towards Bondi Beach, where you’ll spot surfers and swimmers in the ocean below. Your flight will end with a scenic view of Royal National Park; the patchwork of green is a world away from the busy streets you’ve been gazing down upon.
2. Blue Mountains and Megalong Valley Tour
Blue Mountains and Megalong Valley tour—for those who want to explore beyond the city, this is a true Aussie adventure. A ninety-minute helicopter ride heads west to the Blue Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site, you will witness the dramatic scenery of ancient cliffs, eucalyptus forests, and magnificent valleys as you fly over this pristine wilderness area. Spot famous landmarks such as the Three Sisters rock formation. Nature lovers and photographers will be inspired by Sydney’s wild beauty.
3. Sydney Grand Tour
If you’re keen to see the lot, the Sydney Grand Tour is a thirty-minute helicopter tour over and above the city itself. You’ll see all the famous sights—the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and Bondi Beach—and then fly up the coastline to amazing vistas of the Northern Beaches. You continue past Manly to Narrabeen before turning back for the city. Ideal if you want a combination of great urban and coastal panoramas.
4. Hunter Valley Wine Tasting by Helicopter
Wine lovers rejoice and enjoy a helicopter flight with wine tasting on a Hunter Valley tour. Taking approximately six hours to complete this Sydney day trip, you’ll be treated to a scenic helicopter flight from Sydney to one of Australia’s best wine regions, Hunter Valley. Upon arrival, you’ll join a wine tasting as well as enjoy a gourmet lunch, making this easily one of the most memorable ways to spend a day. Not only will you get some great views, but you will also experience the high life of Sydney.
5. Twilight’s Sydney City Lights Tour
There’s something magical about Sydney as the sun sets, and the Twilight City Lights tour showcases that magic at its best. This twenty-five-minute late afternoon helicopter flight gives you a view of the golden skies over Sydney Harbour before seeing the city light up and wash everything in a soft, warm glow. Nowhere else will you find views like these!
