About Helicopter Tours
Nothing compares to seeing Australia's iconic landscapes from the air. Our helicopter tour collection features scenic flights over two of Australia's most breathtaking regions — the Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef, and Uluru & the Red Centre.
In the Whitsundays, HeliReef offers stunning aerial tours over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, the Great Barrier Reef, and the famous Heart Reef — a naturally heart-shaped coral formation that can only be seen from the air. Choose from quick 20-minute thrill flights to full-day fly/cruise combos that include reef snorkelling.
At Uluru, Professional Helicopter Services provides unforgettable scenic flights over Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), and Kings Canyon. Watch the desert change colour during sunset flights, or take a full Kings Canyon helicopter experience deep into Australia's Red Centre. These flights offer perspectives of the ancient landscape that ground tours simply cannot match.
All helicopter tours operate with experienced pilots, modern aircraft, and full safety briefings. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply ticking off a bucket-list experience, a helicopter tour over Australia's natural wonders is an experience you'll never forget.
Whitsundays helicopter tours are among the most popular experiences in Queensland. The aerial view of Hill Inlet at Whitehaven Beach — where tidal shifts create swirling patterns of white sand and turquoise water — is one of Australia's most photographed scenes, and it can only be truly appreciated from above. Heart Reef, a naturally formed heart-shaped coral formation in the Great Barrier Reef, has become one of the most iconic images of Australia. It's tiny (just 17 metres across), which means you genuinely can only see it from a helicopter or seaplane.
Flight options in the Whitsundays range from quick scenic flights of around 20 minutes (covering Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, and nearby reef) to longer flights of 60 minutes or more that extend to the outer reef and Heart Reef. Fly/cruise combination packages are also available, where you fly one way and cruise the other — combining aerial views with on-water snorkelling and beach time.
Uluru helicopter tours offer an entirely different but equally extraordinary perspective. From the air, you can see the true scale of Uluru — its 9.4-kilometre circumference is hard to grasp from the ground. Sunset flights are particularly spectacular, as the rock shifts through a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges, and purples in the final light of the day. Kata Tjuta's 36 domes reveal their full complexity from above, with hidden valleys and gorges visible only from the air.
The Kings Canyon helicopter experience flies you over the ancient sandstone canyon and surrounding desert landscape, offering perspectives that are simply impossible from the canyon rim walk below. Some operators offer landing experiences at remote outback locations, adding an extra layer of adventure.
Helicopter tours are suitable for almost everyone — there's no physical fitness requirement, and most operators accommodate passengers of all ages. Weight limits apply (typically around 110-120 kg per passenger) and seating arrangements may be adjusted based on weight distribution for safety. Doors-off flights are available at some locations for photography enthusiasts.
Dundee Adventure compares helicopter tour operators across both regions to find you the best experience and price. Whether it's a quick scenic buzz or a full-day fly/cruise combo, seeing Australia from above is an investment in memories that last forever.
