Helicopter rides are always a whole lot of fun. They allow you to get off the ground and see the world from a whole new perspective while getting to experience what it's like to fly in a majestic helicopter. Helicopter flights in Darwin are more than just scenic, though, because you can go on helicopter fishing tours, heli pub crawls, private waterfall swims, and more.
The four best helicopter flights in Darwin are:
- Darwin Heli Fishing Tours
- Heli Pub Crawl
- Litchfield Waterfall Private Swim Tour by Helicopter
- Private Waterfall Proposal by Helicopter
1. Darwin Heli Fishing Tours
Sure, basic scenic helicopter flights are great, but when it comes to a Darwin helicopter tour worth remembering, a heli fishing tour is always a great option. For those anglers who want a little more than an average day on the water in the Northern Territory's top end, take a helicopter flight to all of the best fishing spots around.
This tour from Rotor One combines the adventure helicopter scenic flights with the action and convenience of being able to access numerous remote fishing locations without any trouble at all.
The adventure begins with a quick scenic flight from Darwin, where you'll be taken top remote fishing locations by experienced pilots - locations you couldn't get to otherwise. This basic version is a half day experience, but the Rotor One helicopter company also has a full-day option that turns this into a combination heli fishing tour and pub crawl.
This version sees you going to several of Australia's most notorious pubs and taverns, including Noonamah Tavern, Goat Island Lodge, and Darwin River Tavern, with each stop offering some tasty brews, a snack or delicious lunch, and locals with plenty of knowledge of the area.
Of course, heli fishing tours like this also make for great filming and photography opportunities. Do something new and explore what it's like to see and catch wildlife when you have helicopters as your means of transport!
2. Heli Pub Crawl
If you are after the ultimate adventure, the best way to do that is by going on a heli pub crawl. Darwin Heli pub crawls combine the fun of flying in an aircraft fit for kings with being able to explore some of the best pubs in the Northern Territory.
Pub crawls are always fun, but when you have to drive, it can be a real challenge - of course, drinking and driving is absolutely forbidden. However, when you get to take one of the helicopters in Rotor One's fleet from one pub to the next, the amount of beer you drink is no longer relevant.
There's also the fact that scenic helicopter flights afford the perfect opportunity to take out your camera and shoot some great pictures from the skies of Perth. Now, it's the pub themselves that interests us, because they are some of the top end's best.
First is Casey's Bar, located on Goat Island Lodge, which even has its own resident crocodile with daily feedings - if you're lucky, you'll get to see these majestic creatures being fed on location - all without ever having to travel to any wetlands.
Next is the Darwin River Tavern, a large bush pub known for its Darwin River Lager, hearty meals, and live music - and there's always great company and even better service. The final stop on the list is Berry Springs Tavern, where you can go in search of some of the most unique brews in the Northern Territory.
That's not all though, because you can upgrade this to a five-stop tour that also takes you to Crab Claw Island Resort and Noonamah Tavern - each with their own distinct styles, with the former having beachfront beers and fresh seafood, and the latter having huge rodeo steaks and roadhouse energy.
If you dream of heli pub crawls, then this is the adventure of a lifetime that you and the other passengers won't soon forget. Just imagine getting to take a trip and fly from one iconic pub to the next, with an expert pilot as a guide, all the while getting to sip on some cold and refreshing beers.
3. Litchfield Waterfall Private Swim Tour by Helicopter
If you want to escape Darwin City and go on one of the best helicopter tours in the area, then the Rotor One Litchfield National Park helicopter tour is an excellent choice.
This tour takes off from Darwin airport and flies over floodplains, magnetic termite mounds, and sandstone escarpments before getting to the Litchfield National Park. This is where you see nature at its finest because you'll see crocodiles, buffalo, and waterfalls, including Wangi, Tolmer, and Florence Falls.
However, the real star of this helicopter flight is Sandy Creek Falls, where you get to touch down. Usually, this waterfall, and its private plunge pool, are only accessible after hours of hiking - but not if you have a private helicopter at your disposal - and from a company that has an excellent safety reputation too.
Once you touch down at Sandy Creek Falls, you'll go on a private swim in the plunge pool and its crystal clear water. This is all about getting to swim in a private location that feels exotic and exclusive.
Now, what you and the other passengers might enjoy as well is the fact that this private waterfall tour can be extended into a full-day trip that includes a heli pub crawl.
This heli pub crawl will take you to the Crab Claw Island Resort for beachfront drinks and fresh seafood, the Darwin River Pub, and Goat Island Lodge - complete with Casey the Crocodile. This is absolutely an adventure worth booking!
4. Private Waterfall Proposal by Helicopter
Take a private chopper from Darwin early in the morning, and let it take you to Litchfield National Park. The flight itself is already breathtaking enough, with wildlife, sandstone escarpments, floodplains and wetlands, and much more. These are sights worth seeing, especially when you get to fly overtop.
The destination in question is Sandy Creek Falls, and yes, here you'll go on a private swim. However, the real star of the show is the proposal. This is Rotor One's proposal package, and it starts with a private swim and you getting down on one knee.
What makes this proposal so special is that once that special someone decides to become a part of your team for life, so to speak, you'll be escorted via 4WD to the Finniss River Lodge, where chef Lachlan Raineri serves an indulgent multi-course lunch, with ingredients such as mud crab, prawns, barramundi, or native herbs, paired with boutique wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits.
After the gourmet lunch, you and your newly betrothed get to take one more luxury helicopter flight back to Darwin.
