Private helicopter flight · Essendon Fields, Melbourne
This 5-hour private trip flies you from Essendon Fields in Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles helipad in about 1 hour 15 minutes, gives you 2 hours on the ground, then flies home up the coast. It is the fastest way to see the stacks from Melbourne, and the only one on this site that shows them from the air.
By road, the Twelve Apostles are about 3 hours from Melbourne each way. By helicopter it is a 1 hour 15 minute flight. You meet at Rotor One, Hangar 7, Wirraway Road, at Essendon Fields, take photos in front of the helicopter, then fly over the countryside to the coast. The listing promises noise-cancelling headsets and a guaranteed window seat, and the whole aircraft is private for your group of up to five.
You see the golden stacks and the white surf from the air, then make a private landing at the Twelve Apostles helipad. There you get 2 hours of free time. The listing suggests walking down Gibson Steps to the beach (the parks authority opens the 86 steps when conditions allow) or heading to the Castle Rock lookout for photos. You arrive by air, so there is no car to park. The flight home follows the Great Ocean Road back towards Melbourne.
The from-price of $2,248 is for one adult; check the live price for your group. All four reviews are five stars, and guests name pilots Ruben and Harry. If low cloud, heavy rain or high wind stops the flight, the operator reschedules, or gives a full refund if you cancel. Free cancellation runs up to 3 days before. There is no hotel pickup, so plan your own way to Essendon Fields.
Meet at Hangar 7, Wirraway Road, for a briefing and photos with the helicopter.
About 1 hour 15 minutes to the coast, headsets on, every seat by a window.
Views of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road before you land at the helipad.
Walk down Gibson Steps to the beach when conditions allow, or visit the Castle Rock lookout.
Follow the Great Ocean Road back towards Melbourne and land at Essendon Fields, about 5 hours after you started.
★★★★★AMAZING!!! Worth every penny! Ruben was a fantastic pilot [...] we felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. He was accommodating and helpful with information and a pleasure to spend time with. Loved seeing the 12 Apostles from the air and flying up the coast of Great Ocean Road on way back to Melbourne! A true highlight of our trip to Australia!
★★★★★The 12 Apostles tour was great! The scenery was gorgeous & Harry did a great job. Really enjoyed our time & highly recommend this tour!
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About 1 hour 15 minutes each way, per the listing, with 2 hours of free time on the ground. The whole trip lasts about 5 hours.
Rotor One, Hangar 7, Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields VIC 3041, north-west of central Melbourne. Hotel pickup is not included.
Up to five, per the listing; it is private for your group. The from-price of $2,248 is for one adult, so check the price for your group when you pick a date.
The operator may reschedule for low cloud, heavy rain, high wind or an operational issue, and will help you pick a new date. If the flight cannot go ahead and you choose to cancel, you get a full refund.
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A private helicopter from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles helipad, 2 hours on the ground, and the coast on the way home.
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