Hunter Valley Helicopter Rides & Lunch Tours
It’s time to escape the rat-race of the city and head to Australia’s signature vineyard and wine making region – The Hunter Valley. On landing in the Hunter Valley experience local wine tasting before sitting down to a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s most reputable restaurants. Awarded a Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat in 2010, 2011, 2012, Bistro Molines combines the finest food with relaxed friendly service and European influenced serenity. Hop onto our Hunter Valley helicopters and experience an incredible day!
Hunter Valley Helicopters Experience Highlights
- 5 Hour Tour (approx)
- 2x 50 Minute Flights
- Panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Sydney’s spectacular skyline before heading North past the Northern Beaches and Ku Ring Gai National Park en-route to the Hunter Valley
- Gourmet lunch in peaceful vineyard setting at one of the Hunter Valley’s premier restaurants
Hunter Valley Helicopters Tours Inclusions
- Complimentary scheduled return hotel to heliport minibus transfers
- Complimentary refreshments before/after your flight
- Wine tasting at selected vineyard
- Gourmet lunch including a bottle of wine between 2
- Photo opportunity with pilot and aircraft
- Informative commentary with BOSE voice activated headsets
Hunter Valley Tour Pricing & Inclusions
Tallavera Grove - Bistro Molines
$1150 per person
Bistro Molines is set among the peaceful surrounds of Tallavera Grove, overlooking a valley of terraced vineyards and grazing cattle. Awarded a Sydney Morning Herald Good Guide Chefs Hat in 2010, 2011 and 2012, Bistro Molines combines the finest food with relaxed friendly service and European influenced serenity.
Chef Robert creates sophisticated yet rustic French Provencal dishes for his ever changing menu and continues to amaze with his culinary genius that attracts people from the word over to his little piece of paradise.
| Flight: | 2x 50 minute flights |
| Wine Tasting: | Included before meal |
| Food: | 3 Course Meal |
| Drink: | Bottle of Tallavera Grove Wine plus Coffee/Tea |
| Menu: | Bistro Molines Menu |
| Extras: | Additional food/drink may be purchased at an additional cost payable directly to restaurant/winery |
Bimbadgen Estate - Esca Restaurant
$1150 per person
Located high on a hill in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, Bimbadgen is a striking winery and vineyard encompassing an expansive Cellar Door, award-winning Esca Restaurant, outdoor amphitheatre, modern tasting rooms and accommodation all in the one stunning location.
Esca is a regional restaurant that uses produce sourced locally or grown on the Estate including lemons, figs and fresh herbs. A feature of the menu are the Esca Tasting Plates, like a mini-degustation, where guests can enjoy three ‘tastes’ from the menu each matched with a Bimbadgen wine.
Dedicated to the art of food & wine matching, Esca’s modern Australian cuisine, fresh local and home grown produce and spectacular views make for a truly memorable dining experience. Esca's contemporary restaurant design features large glass windows and an open balcony allowing guests stunning wine country views over the Bimbadgen vineyards to the Brokenback ranges.
| Flight: | 2x 50 minute flights |
| Wine Tasting: | Included before meal |
| Food: | 3 Course Meal |
| Drink: | Bottle of Bimbadgen Estate Wine plus Coffee/Tea |
| Menu: | Esca Menu |
| Extras: | Additional food/drink may be purchased at an additional cost payable directly to restaurant/winery |
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Tour Description
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.
After landing, experience local wine tasting before sitting down to gourmet lunch at one of the region’s most reputable restaurants. The peaceful surrounds and genuine country hospitality of the Hunter Valley perfectly complements the superb food and wine the area is renowned for.
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Availability
- Flights are available 7 days a week and times vary
- Contact Us to check availability
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Sample Itinerary
10:30am CBD Hotel pickup and transfer to heliport – Sydney Airport 11:15am Check in & safety briefing 11:30-12.15pm Photo opportunity / Scenic flight to destination 12:15-14:45pm Wine tasting / Lunch 14:45-15:30pm Return flight to Sydney 15:30pm Refreshments 15:45pm Return heliport to CBD Hotel transfer -
Things to Know
- Prices are per person, in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of GST.
- All tours are sold on a per seat basis. Tours are confirmed with a minimum of 2 passengers. Single passengers are welcome; however, they will not be confirmed until a second passenger is travelling.
- All flights are sold on a shared basis, there may or may not be other passengers travelling on your flight. Private flights can be arranged at an additional cost.
- Aircraft capacity allows 2-6 passengers on a flight. For large groups please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
- All flights are subject to availability, confirmed passenger weights, weather and Air Traffic Control.
- Please refer to our terms and conditions for more details.
