6 Helicopter Tours in Sydney That Survive a Second Look

1.Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · from $179Our pick

Fly from Sydney Airport over Maroubra, Coogee, Clovelly, Bondi, Botany Bay, and Sydney Harbour. Your pilot points out the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and more. Shared flights carry up to six people, with select hotel pickups and a shuttle back to Circular Quay.

“We loved the helicopter experience. We were able to take beautiful pictures of Sydney harbor and Bondi beach. Would highly recommend. Based on our experience, the right side had a better view than the left side. Perhaps, in the future, they could find a way to alternate so there is a better viewing experience.”

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2.20-Minute Shared Helicopter Ride over Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 20 min · from $176Best value

Take a 20-minute shared helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over the Harbour, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, Watson’s Bay, Rose Bay, Manly Cove, and nearby beaches. Your pilot provides live commentary, while a courtesy transfer from select CBD points, pre-flight photos, and refreshments keep the outing simple. Shared flights carry up to six people.

“Super activity must do to kinda activity, you will get the local vibes, people , history , how sydney is and where it is coming from, harbour area old buildings from 1800 , what was the use of sydney in those days and where it is now . All the stuff. Then roaming in sydney is worth while.”

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3.Sydney Grand Tour by Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $258

Fly above Maroubra, Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Curl Curl, and Sydney Harbour on a shared 30-minute helicopter ride with live pilot commentary. Sydney Helitours offers morning and afternoon departures, limited city-hotel transfers, and a return shuttle toward Circular Quay. Pilots such as Harry, Matt, Leon, and Max have been praised for calm flying and clear explanations.

“Incredible staff, crew and views. The guys working there were very friendly. There was only a short wait and away we went. The whole trip was unreal and the pilot gave a full guide on everything that was around.”

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4.30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 30 min · from $254

Take a shared 30-minute helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl, then return over Sydney Harbour. Your English-speaking pilot provides live commentary, with space for up to six people. Hotel transfers may be available, and refreshments are provided after landing.

“the helicopter tour was the best experience of my life!! You have to do it in Sydney! It is just the best and everything went so smoothly”

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5.Sydney Harbour: 20 Minute Private Helicopter Flight for 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 20 min · from $247

You and one companion fly privately from Sydney Airport over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi, Manly Cove, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, and Sydney’s major sports grounds. An experienced English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with hotel transfers, parking, and post-flight refreshments available.

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6.30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 min · from $353

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight for two from Sydney Airport, following the coast past Coogee, Bondi, Manly, Dee Why, and Curl Curl before crossing Sydney Harbour. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with hotel transfers available from two CBD pickup points and refreshments after landing.

“The most efficient way to get a sight seeing in 1,5 hrs in and out. Super professional team, nice organization, everything on time. Views are really beautiful. Don’t expect a historical tour though))”

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