Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour offers the most comprehensive aerial showcase of Newcastle in a single flight—blending coastal icons with inland landmarks. Unlike standard joy flights, this experience combines sweeping ocean vistas over Nobby’s Head, Bar Beach, and Merewether Baths with inland highlights like Glenrock Lagoon, McDonald Jones Stadium, and John Hunter Hospital. Departing from our convenient Steel River base, passengers enjoy a seamless and safe experience with highly experienced local pilots who offer live commentary and insights throughout the flight. Ideal for first-time visitors and proud locals alike, it’s the perfect way to rediscover Newcastle from the air.
15 Minute Exclusive Helicopter Flight
Photo Opportunity at the front of the Aircraft
Refreshments
Expert Local Commentary
Departure Point
10 Laurio Pl, Mayfield West NSW 2304, Australia
Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Whether you’re a tourist wanting to get a view of Newcastle from the air, or a local who wanted to see how the city looks hundreds of feet above the ground, this is the helicopter tour that’s perfect for you.
Flying out of our base in Steel River past some of Newcastle’s famous foreshore attractions towards Nobby’s Head. From there, we turn to the south to fly along the ANZAC memorial walk, over Bar Beach and the Merewether Baths.
Get excited as you get to see the Glen Rock Lagoon from above as we turn over towards Charlestown to give you a view of McDonald Jones Stadium – the home of our Newcastle Knights & Jets – and the John Hunter Hospital. The view will be something that really makes you love where we live!
Merewether Beach, New South Wales, Australia Soar above Newcastle’s iconic Merewether Beach and take in sweeping coastal views, golden sands, and world-class surf breaks—all from the comfort of a scenic helicopter flight. Home to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest ocean baths and the famous Surfest competition, Merewether offers a stunning mix of natural beauty and vibrant beach culture, best appreciated from the air.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All passengers will be weighed upon check in.
If you have an infant (a passenger under 2 years), you will be required to book a private flight for additional cost.
Helicopters are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the pilot is unable to assist passengers with boarding and disembarking due to occupational, health and safety regulations.
This flight requires a minimum number of 4 passengers to depart and is only available upon request
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
215eddys
10 Jan 2023
Tried to book this for June 2023 - took all my details including card details, then declined the booking. No reason given.
This tour in
New South Wales
is organized by
Sydney HeliTours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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