There is no better way to see Melbourne than from 1,500 feet above it. In just 20 minutes, you’ll sweep over the CBD skyline, trace the golden arc of Port Phillip Bay, spot the MCG from above, and land back with the kind of story people tell for years. This is Melbourne’s most thrilling short experience — and it departs from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport.
Why Melbourne Looks Better From a Helicopter
From $230 P/person.
From the ground, Melbourne is a world-class city. From the air, it’s something else entirely.
A 20-minute Melbourne helicopter scenic flight gives you a perspective that no rooftop bar, observation deck, or harbour cruise can match. You’ll see the full sweep of Port Phillip Bay shimmering beneath you, the tight geometric grid of the CBD giving way to leafy suburbs, the Yarra River snaking through Southbank, and landmarks like the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Docklands Stadium, and St Kilda Beach laid out below like a living map.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor wanting to understand the city’s scale, a local seeing home through completely new eyes, or a couple making a special occasion truly unforgettable — this flight delivers.
It’s also one of Melbourne’s most popular gift experiences. Easy to book, impossible to forget.
Melbourne’s skyline is one of Australia’s most dramatic from the air. Glass towers, heritage rooftops, the Bolte Bridge, the West Gate — they all look completely different when you’re banking above them in a helicopter.
Your 20-minute helicopter flight traces a carefully designed scenic route over Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks. Every turn is deliberate. Every window seat is a money shot.
This isn’t sightseeing. This is an aerial adventure — one that takes off, delivers something extraordinary, and lands you back on the ground with a completely different relationship with this city.
Your 20-minute scenic flight covers Melbourne’s most photographed landmarks from a perspective most people never experience. Expect the MCG, Docklands, St Kilda Beach, the Bolte Bridge, Port Phillip Bay, and the city grid in full — all within a single unforgettable flight.
You’ll also take in Melbourne’s iconic bay foreshore — the St Kilda pier, Elwood Beach, the Sandringham coastline — stretching south toward the Mornington Peninsula on clear days.
Wide panoramic windows mean every seat has a view. There’s no bad seat on a Leisure Heli Tours flight.
What a Melbourne Helicopter Ride Actually Feels Like
First-timers are always surprised by how smooth it is. There’s no white-knuckle turbulence, no cramped cabin, no shouting over engine noise. Modern turbine helicopters are whisper-quiet inside, surprisingly spacious, and remarkably stable — even in Melbourne’s changeable weather.
This is a carefully paced scenic experience designed for people who want to see Melbourne properly, not rush through it. Your pilot narrates the route, pointing out landmarks and sharing the stories behind them.
The flight itself is calm, smooth, and genuinely breathtaking. Most passengers spend the first few minutes just absorbing the scale of what they can see — then reach for their phones.
You’ll have time to look, photograph, and just sit with it. Twenty minutes sounds short until you’re in the air — then it feels exactly right.
At 20 minutes, this is the ideal introductory Melbourne helicopter experience. Long enough to cover the city’s greatest hits. Short enough to leave you wanting more.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or corporate achievement — or simply ticking something extraordinary off your bucket list — this is the experience that delivers.
Because there is simply no better way to see Melbourne.
Why Choose a 20-Minute Helicopter Flight Over Melbourne?
- The ultimate chopper ride Melbourne — iconic landmarks, extraordinary views, zero filler
- Smooth, stable, and surprisingly peaceful — modern turbine helicopters are nothing like you expect
- Unobstructed panoramic views of Melbourne’s skyline, bay, and coastline
- Departs from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport — relaxed, unhurried, premium
- Perfect for gifts, proposals, milestone celebrations, bucket-list moments, and corporate rewards
This is more than a scenic helicopter flight. It’s Melbourne’s most memorable 20 minutes.
What to Expect on the Day
Arrive at our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport — there’s no crowded terminal, no long queues, no stress. We’ll welcome you, run through the safety briefing, kit you out with noise-cancelling headsets, and have you airborne within minutes. Allow 40 minutes total for the full experience including check-in, flight, and landing.
All you need to do is sit back, look out the window, and let Melbourne do the rest.
Choose Your Helicopter — Robinson R44 or AS350 Squirrel
Robinson R44 — Classic 3-Seat Scenic Flight
$600 Inc GST — 2 People
$700 Inc GST — 3 People
Private flight — not shared. Only available through direct booking by calling our team.
Allow 40 minutes for the full experience including arrival, briefing, and flight.
AS350 Squirrel — Premium 5-Seat Turbine Helicopter
$1,200 Inc GST — 2 People
$1,300 Inc GST — 3 People
$1,400 Inc GST — 4 People
$1,500 Inc GST — 5 People
Private flight — not shared. Only available through direct booking by calling our team.
Allow 40 minutes for the full experience including arrival, briefing, and flight.
Ready to See Melbourne From Above?
- Melbourne’s most iconic helicopter scenic flight — MCG, CBD, Port Phillip Bay & more
- Smooth, stable, quiet — modern turbine helicopters are a revelation
- Unobstructed panoramic aerial views of Melbourne’s skyline and coastline
- Departs from our private executive lounge — Essendon Fields Airport
- Perfect for gifts, celebrations, bucket-list moments, and corporate rewards
The Perfect Melbourne Helicopter Experience For Any Occasion
- A surprise gift that actually surprises
- A romantic experience they’ll never stop talking about
- A milestone birthday, anniversary, or engagement made truly memorable
- Impressing visiting friends, family, or clients — show them Melbourne at its best
- Or simply ticking off one of life’s great bucket-list moments
Here’s What Makes Our Melbourne Helicopter Rides Exceptional
- Safety First: pilots with decades of combined flying experience. Every flight meets Australia’s most rigorous aviation safety standards.
- Your Choice of Helicopter — matched to your group size and budget:
- Robinson R44 — ideal for couples and small groups of up to 3
- Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel — our most popular turbine helicopter, seats up to 5
- Comfort and Style: Panoramic windows, noise-cancelling headsets, and a cabin designed for sightseeing — not just transport
- Premium Executive Lounge: Relax before your flight in our private lounge at Essendon Fields Airport — a world away from commercial terminals
- Photo Opportunities: Every window is a great one. Bring your phone, your camera, or just your eyes — Melbourne from above is endlessly photogenic
- Total Experience: Allow 45 minutes from arrival to departure — the flight is 20 minutes, the memories last forever
- State-of-the-Art Noise-Cancelling Headsets: Hear your pilot’s commentary clearly throughout the flight
- Experienced Pilots: Our CASA-certified pilots don’t just fly the route — they bring it to life with expert commentary
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📞 Call (03) 7302 8806 to book your Melbourne helicopter scenic flight. Bookings by phone only — our team will confirm availability and match you with the right helicopter for your group.
Frequently Asked Questions — Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flights
Your 20-minute scenic helicopter flight departs from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport and takes you over Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks — the CBD skyline, MCG, Docklands, Marvel Stadium, Yarra River, Bolte Bridge, Port Phillip Bay, and St Kilda Beach. Every seat has panoramic views, and you’ll fly with a CASA-certified pilot who provides live commentary throughout. Allow 40 minutes total for the full experience including check-in and safety briefing. Available Saturdays and Sundays only.
The 20-Minute Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flight is priced by helicopter type and group size — all prices include GST and the flight is private (not shared):
Robinson R44 (up to 3 passengers):
- $600 Inc GST for 2 people
- $700 Inc GST for 3 people
AS350 Squirrel Turbine (up to 5 passengers):
- $1,200 Inc GST for 2 people
- $1,300 Inc GST for 3 people
- $1,400 Inc GST for 4 people
- $1,500 Inc GST for 5 people
Call (03) 7302 8806 to check availability and book.
Our 25-Minute Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flight is an extended route that covers everything in the 20-minute flight plus Flemington Racecourse and more of Port Phillip Bay’s sparkling coastline. If you want a slightly more immersive experience with a few extra minutes in the air, this is the one. Departs from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields. Available Saturdays and Sundays only. Allow 60 minutes total for the experience.
The 25-Minute Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flight is priced by helicopter type and group size — all prices include GST and the flight is private:
Robinson R44 (up to 3 passengers):
- $680 Inc GST for 2 people
- $780 Inc GST for 3 people
Bell 206 Jet Ranger Turbine (up to 4 passengers):
- $750 Inc GST for 2 people
- $850 Inc GST for 3 people
- $950 Inc GST for 4 people
AS350 Squirrel Turbine (up to 5 passengers):
- $1,400 Inc GST for 2 people
- $1,500 Inc GST for 3 people
- $1,600 Inc GST for 4 people
- $1,700 Inc GST for 5 people
Call (03) 7302 8806 to check availability and book.
Our Sunset Helicopter Melbourne flight is a 25-minute scenic flight timed to coincide with golden hour — when Melbourne’s skyline, water, and coastline are bathed in warm amber light. It’s one of our most romantic and popular experiences, perfect for proposals, anniversaries, and special celebrations. You’ll soar over the CBD skyline, Yarra River, Port Phillip Bay, and surrounding landmarks as the sun sets over Victoria. Departs from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields. Available Saturdays and Sundays only. Flight times vary seasonally to align with last light — confirmed at time of booking. Allow 45 minutes total for the experience.
The Sunset Helicopter Melbourne Flight is priced by helicopter type and group size — all prices include GST and the flight is private:
Robinson R44 (up to 3 passengers):
- $780 Inc GST for 2 people
- $880 Inc GST for 3 people
Bell 206 Jet Ranger Turbine (up to 4 passengers):
- $900 Inc GST for 2 people
- $950 Inc GST for 3 people
- $1,050 Inc GST for 4 people
Call (03) 7302 8806 to check availability and secure your preferred sunset date.
Our 70-Minute Around Port Phillip Bay Helicopter Tour is our most immersive Melbourne helicopter experience — a full circumnavigation of Port Phillip Bay from the air. Departing from Essendon Fields, you’ll fly over the Melbourne CBD skyline, the Yarra River, Williamstown, Geelong Waterfront, Bellarine Peninsula, Mornington Peninsula (including Brighton’s famous bathing boxes, Sorrento, and Portsea), Port Phillip Heads, and return along the western shoreline through Werribee, Point Cook, and Altona. It is one of the most comprehensive aerial tours of Victoria available anywhere. An optional lunch stop at Jack Rabbit Vineyard on the Bellarine Peninsula is available as an add-on. Allow 100 minutes total for the experience.
The 70-Minute Around Port Phillip Bay Helicopter Tour is priced by helicopter type and group size — all prices include GST and the flight is private:
Robinson R44 (up to 3 passengers):
- $1,700 Inc GST for 2 people
- $1,800 Inc GST for 3 people
Bell 206 Jet Ranger Turbine (up to 4 passengers):
- $2,000 Inc GST for 2 people
- $2,100 Inc GST for 3 people
- $2,200 Inc GST for 4 people
AS350 Squirrel Turbine (up to 5 passengers):
- $2,850 Inc GST for 2 people
- $2,950 Inc GST for 3 people
- $3,100 Inc GST for 4 people
- $3,200 Inc GST for 5 people
Call (03) 7302 8806 to check availability and book.
Here’s a quick guide to help you choose:
- 20 minutes — The classic Melbourne introduction. MCG, CBD, Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda Beach. Perfect for first-timers, gifts, and couples. From $600.
- 25 minutes — Everything in the 20-minute route plus Flemington Racecourse and more coastline. Ideal if you want a little more time in the air. From $680.
- Sunset flight (25 min) — Same extended route, timed to golden hour. Melbourne at its most cinematic. Perfect for proposals and romantic occasions. From $780.
- 70 minutes — The full Port Phillip Bay circumnavigation. Melbourne CBD, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Port Phillip Heads, and back. Victoria’s most comprehensive scenic helicopter tour. From $1,700.
All flights depart from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport. Call (03) 7302 8806 to book.
Yes — helicopter flights are one of our most popular gift experiences and work for virtually any occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, engagements, Christmas gifts, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and corporate rewards. Call our team on (03) 7302 8806 to arrange a gift booking or ask about gift voucher options. We’ll help you pick the right flight and make sure the experience is everything you hoped for.
All Essendon-based scenic flights depart from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport (Essendon Airport), Melbourne. There’s no crowded terminal — just a relaxed, premium environment where you’ll meet your pilot, complete your safety briefing, and prepare for takeoff. Easy parking is available on-site.
Absolutely. All Leisure Heli Tours flights are operated by CASA-certified commercial pilots with extensive flight experience. Every aircraft in our fleet is maintained to the highest Australian aviation safety standards. We conduct thorough pre-flight checks before every flight and operate within all CASA regulatory requirements. Helicopter scenic flights are extremely safe — your pilot will walk you through everything before you lift off.
Yes — and we actively encourage it. Every seat has a panoramic window view and our helicopters are designed for sightseeing, so there’s no bad angle. Bring your phone, DSLR, or GoPro. If you’re interested in professional aerial photography or videography using our helicopters as a platform, visit our Aerial Photography & Videography page for more information.