Our 25-minute Melbourne helicopter ride is our favourite way to show you this city we love – taking off from our private lounge at Essendon Fields and lifting you into the sky in our Robinson R44 Raven II or spacious turbine helicopters. In one unforgettable loop, you’ll trace the Melbourne CBD skyline, sweep over the MCG and Yarra River, follow the Port Phillip Bay coastline past St Kilda, and circle Flemington Racecourse and Docklands before gliding back in. It’s a relaxed, extended private experience with five extra minutes in the air compared to our shorter flights, a wider route, and more time to simply sit back and take it all in. From $230 per person, available Saturdays and Sundays only, and you’ll want to allow around 60 minutes from arrival to farewell.
25-Minute Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flight — More City. More Bay. More Melbourne.
From $230 per person
On this 25-minute helicopter ride Melbourne really opens up, with a smooth circuit over the CBD, the MCG and Yarra River, Port Phillip Bay’s sparkling shoreline, St Kilda, Docklands, Marvel Stadium, Bolte Bridge, and Flemington Racecourse. It’s perfect if you want more than a quick lap – time to relax, get your shots, and really feel what a helicopter ride over Melbourne is all about.
This Is the Melbourne Most People Never Get to See
The moment we lift off from Essendon Fields, you feel the ground fall away and the city unfolds in front of you. The bubble canopy and wide side windows give you a clear, wraparound view – streets turning into patterns, the MCG and CBD grid shrinking into a postcard, the bay stretching out like glass. As we track toward the coast and sweep back over the skyline, you’re not just looking at Melbourne; you’re floating above it, watching your favourite places line up beneath you.
We see it every weekend – this 25-minute helicopter ride over Melbourne becomes the highlight of so many big moments. It’s the kind of experience that feels right for almost anything: romantic dates, first-time flyers who want a proper, gentle introduction to helicopters, birthday surprises, anniversaries, proposals, bucket-list promises you’ve finally decided to keep, or simply showing visiting friends and family the city properly for the first time.
However you arrive, you leave with that same look we love – a little quiet, a little wired, and completely smitten with Melbourne from the air.
Your Front-Row Seat to Melbourne’s Skyline
Once we’re airborne and heading toward the city, we’ll talk you through what you’re seeing – the bend of the Yarra River wrapping around the MCG, the rectangle of the CBD skyline rising ahead, and the curve of Port Phillip Bay pulling your eye out toward St Kilda and beyond. We usually follow the river into town, swing past the stadiums, track along the coastline, then arc back over the bay for those classic “chopper ride Melbourne” shots of the city rising straight out of the water.
Most guests spend the first couple of minutes just going quiet, trying to take in how big everything suddenly feels. Then the phones and cameras come out, someone laughs or swears under their breath, and you start hearing the same words we hear on almost every 25-minute helicopter ride Melbourne-wide: “I had no idea it looked like this from up here.”
- The perfect chopper ride Melbourne-wide – whether it’s your first time or your tenth, this 25-minute route always delivers something new to notice
- Surprisingly smooth and reassuring, with our piston or turbine helicopters feeling far quieter and more comfortable than most first-timers expect
- Big, unobstructed picture windows that frame the CBD skyline, Port Phillip Bay, and coastline so every single seat feels like the best seat
- Relaxed departures from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields – no airport rush, just a calm lead‑up to your flight
- A genuinely special way to celebrate: perfect for gifts, proposals, anniversaries, bucket-list moments, and saying thank you in style
It’s fast, smooth, and completely absorbing – and in our experience, 25 minutes is just the right amount of time to fall for this city all over again.
Why Choose a 25-Minute Helicopter Ride Over Melbourne?
- You get a true scenic helicopter flight Melbourne is famous for – not just a quick loop, but enough time to see both the city and the bay from angles you simply can’t get on the ground
- The flight is smooth, stable, and intentionally unhurried, so even nervous or first-time flyers can settle in and enjoy the view instead of rushing through it
- Our 25-minute route takes you over Melbourne’s greatest hits – CBD, Yarra River, MCG, Flemington Racecourse, and long stretches of Port Phillip Bay’s coastline – so you feel you’ve really seen the city in one go
- We depart from our private lounge at Essendon Fields, meaning you skip queues and busy terminals and start your experience already relaxed and ready to fly
- You get the flexibility of aircraft like our Robinson R44 Raven II for intimate flights or larger turbine helicopters for groups, so the experience always feels tailored to you rather than off‑the‑shelf
If you’re going to book a helicopter ride over Melbourne, this is the way we think you should do it – unhurried, generous with time in the air, and designed to feel like a special occasion from the moment you walk into our lounge.
25 minute Helicopter Ride Over Melbourne CBD- Pricing
Robinson R44
$700 Inc GST for 2 People
$800 Inc GST for 3 People
Please note this experience is only available on Saturdays and Sundays
Please Allow 40 minutes for this experience
AS 350 Squirrel
$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
Please note this experience is only available on Saturdays and Sundays
Please Allow 40 minutes for this experience
Ready to Take Off?
When you arrive at our private lounge at Essendon Fields, you can skip the crowds and breathe – it’s calm, welcoming, and set up so you can relax before your flight.
We’ll greet you by name, run through a clear safety briefing, answer any last questions, and get you fitted with comfortable, noise‑cancelling Bose headsets so you can hear your pilot and each other easily.
From there it’s out to the helicopter, buckles clicked, rotors spinning, and within moments you’re lifting away with panoramic windows framing Melbourne’s skyline and bay in every direction.
From arrival to farewell, the whole experience takes about 60 minutes – 25 minutes in the air, the rest spent easing into it, getting briefed, and savouring the views that every single seat in our helicopters can enjoy.
Call (03) 7302 8806 to check availability and book your 25-minute Melbourne helicopter scenic flight – we’re always happy to talk through the details with you and help you choose the right option.
Weekends, public holidays, and sunset slots fill quickly, so if you have a special date in mind it’s worth calling sooner rather than later.
Whether you’re gifting the experience or treating yourself, we know this is one of those rare Melbourne moments that stays with you, and we’re here to help you do it properly from the very first phone call.
A Helicopter Ride That’s Perfect for Any Occasion
Some experiences feel generic; this one doesn’t. A 25-minute helicopter ride over Melbourne feels personal every single time because you’re sharing the view with people who matter to you.
- A surprise gift that actually lands – instead of another voucher, you’re giving them a story they’ll retell for years
- A romantic 25-minute helicopter ride Melbourne couples love for proposals, anniversaries, or simply saying “you matter” in a big way
- A milestone birthday, engagement, or anniversary turned into a once‑in‑a‑lifetime memory instead of just another dinner booking
- A spectacular way to show visiting friends and family the city – you cover in 25 minutes what might take days to see on foot
- A bucket‑list promise finally ticked off properly, from the best possible vantage point over Melbourne
What to Expect on the Day of Your 25-Minute Flight
When you arrive at our executive lounge at Essendon Fields, you’ll notice straight away that it doesn’t feel like a normal airport – it’s quiet, friendly, and set up so you can relax, check in, and meet your pilot without any rush.
After your safety briefing, we’ll walk you out to the helicopter – often our Robinson R44 Raven II for smaller groups – get you comfortable with your Bose headset on, and then take you on a smooth, carefully planned circuit over Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks before bringing you gently back down at Essendon Fields with a head full of new favourite views.
Here’s What Makes Our 25-Minute Helicopter Ride Truly Different
- Safety First — you fly with professional pilots operating under strict CASA regulations, and we plan every 25-minute helicopter ride Melbourne-bound with safety and comfort leading every decision
- Your Choice of Helicopter — we match you with the right aircraft for your group, from agile Robinson R44 Raven II flights for couples to larger turbine options for family and friends
- Robinson R44 — ideal if you want an intimate experience for two or three people, with excellent visibility and a cosy, personal feel
- AS350 Squirrel turbine helicopter — our most popular scenic helicopter flight Melbourne option for groups up to five, with power, space, and big clear windows for everyone
- Comfort and Style — panoramic windows, plush seating, and noise‑cancelling Bose headsets with Bluetooth mean you’re not just travelling; you’re sightseeing in comfort
- Private Lounge at Essendon Fields — instead of queues and busy terminals, you relax in a quiet lounge that makes the whole experience feel special from the moment you walk in
- Photo Opportunities Galore — every seat has a great view, so you can capture the CBD skyline, coastline, and bay with your phone, DSLR, or GoPro without needing to jostle for position
- A Complete 60-Minute Experience — from arrival, briefing, and boarding to your 25 minutes in the air and landing back at Essendon Fields, the timing feels relaxed rather than rushed
- State-of-the-Art Bose Headsets — our noise‑cancelling Bose headsets with Bluetooth keep the cabin calm and let you hear every word of your pilot’s commentary throughout the entire flight
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Frequently Asked Questions — GoPro Footage, In-Flight Video & Your Melbourne Helicopter Experience
Yes — we mount a GoPro camera inside the cabin during your flight to capture the full experience from takeoff to landing. Your footage covers everything: liftoff from Essendon Fields Airport, the Melbourne CBD skyline, the MCG, Flemington Racecourse, the Yarra River, Port Phillip Bay, St Kilda Beach, and the return approach. It’s the experience, re-lived — every time you want.
Your GoPro footage is downloaded, processed, and uploaded to a private YouTube channel. You’ll receive a private YouTube link after your flight — accessible only to you and anyone you choose to share it with. It is never made public without your permission. Most footage is ready within a few days of your flight.
GoPro footage is available as an optional add-on. Please ask our team when booking — we’ll confirm the pricing and availability and make sure it’s set up before your flight day. Call us on (03) 7302 8806 to add it to your booking.
GoPro cameras capture high-definition video with a wide-angle lens — ideal for capturing the full panoramic sweep of Melbourne’s skyline, coastline, and landmarks. The wide-angle format means you get the full visual context of the flight, not just what’s directly ahead. It’s genuinely cinematic.
Absolutely. Once you receive your private YouTube link, you can download the footage and share it however you like — Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, or keep it privately as a personal memory. The footage is yours to use as you wish.
The 25-Minute Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flight departs from Essendon Fields Airport and covers the CBD skyline, MCG, Flemington Racecourse, Yarra River, Docklands, Marvel Stadium, Bolte Bridge, Port Phillip Bay, and St Kilda Beach. Pricing: Robinson R44 — $700 Inc GST for 2 people, $800 Inc GST for 3 people. AS350 Squirrel — $1,400 Inc GST for 2 people, $1,500 for 3, $1,600 for 4, $1,700 for 5. Available Saturdays and Sundays only. Allow 60 minutes total.
We offer four scenic flight durations from Essendon Fields Airport: the 20-Minute Melbourne Helicopter Scenic Flight (from $230pp), the 25-Minute Scenic Flight (from $230pp), the Sunset Helicopter Flight over Melbourne (timed to golden hour), and the 70-Minute Around Port Phillip Bay tour covering Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong Waterfront, and the Mornington Peninsula. Call (03) 7302 8806 for current pricing and availability.
All scenic helicopter flights depart from our private executive lounge at Essendon Fields Airport, Essendon, Victoria. There are no crowded terminals, no queues, and no commercial airport stress — just a relaxed, premium environment from the moment you arrive.
Yes — absolutely. Every passenger is welcome to bring a phone, DSLR, mirrorless camera, or GoPro on board. Every seat is a window seat, and our wide panoramic cabin windows are designed for photography. Melbourne from above is endlessly photogenic — bring your best gear.
Yes. All Leisure Heli Tours flights are operated by CASA-certified pilots with decades of combined experience, in aircraft maintained to the highest Australian aviation safety standards. Modern turbine helicopters like the AS350 Squirrel are remarkably smooth, stable, and quiet — most first-time flyers are surprised by how comfortable the experience is. Our pilots provide a full safety briefing before every flight.
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