A 45 minute scenic helicopter ride from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is the birthplace of Australian wines and is renowned worldwide as a leading gourmet getaway. Home to some of the most exclusive family run boutique establishments, our lunch tours showcase the very best the Hunter Valley has to offer.
At Sydney Heli Tours, we have an enthusiasm for the beautiful Hunter Valley that we are excited to share with new guests and repeat visitors alike. Our Hunter Valley helicopters do the hard work so you can relax, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, and soak up the experience of a lifetime in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations.
With various excellent packages, locations, and custom options available, you will surely find the perfect experience among our Hunter Valley helicopter rides and other sublime trips. Please take a few moments to browse the site today, and you will discover helicopter flights to Hunter Valley to suit any schedule and preference.
At Sydney Heli Tours, we have worked hard to create a range of tours, thrill rides, scenic excursions, and transfers that we are immensely proud of as a team. When you choose us as your experienced guides, you are opening yourself to a world of experience, knowledge, and expertise in aerial excursions. Our extensive fleet allows us to offer helicopter tours and Corporate Reward Tours that take in the incredible Hunter Valley and beyond. Some alternative trips include:
As if the incredible views and thrilling sensations of our 45-minute Hunter Valley helicopter flights weren't enough, you can experience the finest dining and wine-tasting experiences with our carefully curated tours. Spend time relaxing on the ground and exploring one of Australia’s most beautiful spots with our Hunter Valley helicopter lunch tour. When you embark on an unforgettable helicopter ride to Hunter Valley, you will gain a whole new perspective on the region and the sheer magnificence of Australia’s areas of stunning natural beauty.
In our Hunter Valley helicopters experience, see breathtaking views and enjoy lunch in one of the regions best restaurants.
Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, Pacific Ocean and the historic Port Botany. Within 5 minutes your professional pilot will have you over the beautiful Sydney Harbour flying past icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House before heading North over Sydney’s glistening northern beaches, right up to Palm Beach.
As Pittwater emerges below, the flight heads inland to the Hawkesbury River and Brisbane Waters regions before passing over the Central Coast to eventually land amongst the famed vineyards of the Hunter Valley.
Upon arrival, indulge in a gourmet lunch at one of the Hunter Valley's most esteemed restaurants, set in a tranquil environment. Here, the authentic country hospitality of the region beautifully complements the exceptional food and wine for which Hunter Valley is famous.
Bistro Molines - Carillion winesRestaurant is closed Tuesday/Wednesday
Bistro Molines is set among the peaceful surrounds of Carillion Wines, overlooking a valley of terraced vineyards and grazing cattle. Owner and head chef Robert Molines creates sophisticated French Provencal dishes for his ever changing menu and continues to amaze with his culinary genius and relaxed friendly service that attracts people from the world over.
Established in 1994, Carillion Wines boutique collection specialises in traditional local varieties of Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Family owned and operated, Carillion Wines is renowned for producing small batches of great wine oozing with creativity and designed for enjoyment.
Restaurant is open 7 days
Hope Estate Group Chef Anthony Fullerton heads up the kitchen at Tower Lodge where the dining experience is designed to mirror the Hunter Valley’s intrinsic connection with food and wine.
Drawing fresh local produce from a community of local Hunter Valley producers and growers, as well as from the Hope family’s own Angus cattle farms in the lush green pastures of the Upper Hunter, the menu is a culinary experience of the region best shared with a loved one, or with family and friends around the table
Tower Estate is a creation of Australian wine industry legend Len Evans AO and includes Hunter Valley Semillon, Barossa Valley Shiraz, Clare Valley Riesling, Adelaide Hills Chardonnay as well as a Macedon Ranges Malbec. Purchased in 2013, Tower Estate is a part of the Hope Estate family of beverages and sits alongside Virgin Hills, Hope Brewery, and the Hope Distillery.
Flights are available 7 days a week and times vary
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If you’ve taken a day tour in our incredible Hunter Valley helicopters but now it’s time to get down to business, we haven’t neglected our patrons who require practical transfers and other working flights. To cater for them, we also offer the following:
At Sydney Heli Tours, we have a superb selection of Hunter Valley helicopter flights to suit all budgets, itineraries, and schedules. Please contact us today to learn more about our existing helicopter tours of Hunter Valley and how to create your customised version if time and budget allow. It is easy to find us at our facilities, a short 25-minute drive from Sydney Airport, where the magic begins…
With a focus firmly on the safety and experience of our valued clients, our helicopter to Hunter Valley takes approximately 45 minutes. The fun doesn’t end there, however, and our Hunter Valley helicopter tours include a range of options, sublime delicacies, and additional activities. Our typical helicopter tour of Hunter Valley, with time on the ground to explore and experience local produce, lasts for 5 hours.
If you are hankering for culinary delights served by the finest chefs in the Hunter Valley, please consider our unrivalled Lunch Tour. The food lovers among you will not be disappointed. Experience a gourmet 3-course lunch with wine in one of the most incredible locations anywhere in Australia—a Hunter Valley helicopter picnic to remember.
If wine is more your thing, we have a helicopter flight to Hunter Valley that culminates in a sensational wine-tasting experience overlooking a divine terraced vineyard. Please investigate our Wine Tasting & Lunch Tour or get in touch for more details. We have tried to cater to all tastes and interests with our amazing Hunter Valley helicopter tours and are proud to associate ourselves with some of the finest wineries and culinary experiences in the country.
We have a flexible, accommodating attitude to giving our clients the perfect experience at Sydney Heli Tours. This includes accepting customised itineraries and excursions where possible, and helicopter Hunter Valley charters are no exception. Some non-negotiable restrictions apply, so if our existing programs do not cover your required helicopter charter, please speak with the team.
