Birthday Experience Gifts in Brisbane

What's An Experience Gift?

An experience gift is any kind of gift that has someone doing something, seeing something, or going on an adventure. In essence, what we're talking about here are birthday presents that, rather than being material in nature, are some kind of activity. It's not something tangible that you can touch and forget in your closet, but rather something to do and experience, most importantly, with the people that matter the most to you.

An experience gift can take on many different forms. For instance, an experience gift could take the form of an aerial adventure above the skies of Brisbane, a winery tour to one of the many awesome wineries in the area, or even a full pub crawl. Experience gifts can also be dining-related, such as taking your gift recipient to an amazing restaurant, or even better, a night or two at a famous resort, such as Spicers Peak Lodge.

Experiences can include wine tastings, fine dining at gourmet restaurants, helicopter tours, go-karting, skydiving, and so much more. In essence, what we're talking about here is the difference between a material object that people will soon forget and an amazing few hours or days that will create lasting memories.

Now, one of the most popular types of experience gifts for a birthday celebration is the helicopter ride, but even these come in many types. Let's move on and find out what kind of helicopter experiences there are, and why they make for such great gifts for the people you love.

Types of Helicopter Experience Gifts for Birthdays

Like we said, there are many helicopter experience types to choose from, and each one is suitable for a different type of person. It's all about getting the perfect gift for the people you care about the most.

Scenic Helicopter Tours

One of the most popular offerings that people often select to impress their birthday gift recipients is a scenic helicopter tour. These flights take you over Brisbane City in a fast yet controlled way, so you can see all of the sights below - everything of importance worth seeing in the city.

These Brisbane scenic flights generally include amazing views of landmarks such as Wellington Point, Manly Harbour, Wynnum, and the Redcliffe Peninsula. On a clear day, it might even be possible to see the Gold Coast!

There are also extended scenic flight options that have you touring over Moreton Island, Fraser Island, North Stradbroke Island, and the Tangalooma wrecks too. There is a full range of Brisbane locations that a scenic helicopter ride can allow you to browse from the air.

These are perfect gifts for people who want to explore the city and its surroundings from the sky in a fun and exciting manner. Talk about sightseeing convenience!

Winery Tours

The next type of helicopter experience that's always worth spending a day on is the winery tour. Winery tours are a best seller, and for good reason, because they have you flying outside of Brisbane and visiting some of the most prestigious wineries in the area.

You get to take off from Brisbane in a state-of-the-art helicopter, offering great views of the ground below as you fly into wine country. It's all about getting to see the Scenic Rim and landmarks such as Mount Coot-tha, and the Glass House Mountains.

Of course, the main attraction here, aside from the helicopter ride, is the winery tour itself.

Two of the most popular wineries to go on tour to include Beechmont Estate and the Overflow Estate 1895, both of which have serene settings where you can relax, taste a variety of wines, and indulge in multi-course gourmet meals that are as delicious as the wines themselves. For anyone who loves food and alcohol, this is certainly an experience to go on.

Helicopter Pub Tours

For the perfect birthday gift, take that special someone on a day they will never forget in the form of a helicopter pub tour or helicopter pub crawl.

For instnace, Rotor One offers one of the most comprehensive helicopter pub cvrawls in all of Australia, and it suits virtually any and every occasion. If the person in your life considers beer as one of the best treats, then a helicopter pub crawl is for them.

Just imagine getting to take a chopper and fly to iconic Australian pubs - five of them in fact, with The Sanctuary Cove Tavern, The Straddie Brewing Co., The Gutter Bar, Eagle Heights Hotel, and the Bearded Dragon Hotel being just some of them - there's always a pub and style of beer to match your taste. With so many pubs to fly to in a single day, all of the bases should be covered.

For those who want to mix the adventure of flying in a helicopter with the indulgence of trying some unique beers, a helicopter pub crawl certainly makes for a thoughtful gift.

Day Tours

Put down the gift hamper and take the birthday boy or birthday girl on a helicopter day tour, such as to Fraser Island. A typical Fraser Island day tour includes an extensive range of sights to see and activities to engage in.

For instance, a day tour of Fraser Island might involve first flying to the island via helicopter - already a great way to celebrate a birthday, followed by exploring 75 mile beach, Lake McKensie, or the SS Maheno Shipwreck.

Keep in mind that Fraser Island is also home to the Kingfisher Bay Resort, a combination of natural beauty and luxurious comfort. Here, you'll find spas, lagoon pools, and dining that features native ingredients and even fresh flowers! You'll have a dedicated team at Kingfisher Bay Resort looking after your every need!

Lodge & Resort Helicopter Tours

If you're looking for a thoughtful gift that displays your amazing gifting experience, then you might want to try taking the most special people in your life on a helicopter tour to one of the many resorts and lodges around Brisbane. This is all about going on a private scenic helicopter flight, combined with fine dining, and potentially even an overnight stay.

For instance, you could take a helicopter trip to Spicers Peak Lodge, found 1,100 metres above sea level - it has amazing views of the scenic rim, an award-winning restaurant, and suites fit for kings and queens. Rotor One even offers special Spicers Peak Lodge proposal packages, so you could potentially propose to someone on their birthday, complete with all of the services and amenities found at a premier resort.

Another option is to head over to Spicers Hidden Vale, another amazing resort known for its fine dining, high-end wine, and top of the line accommadations, complete with cabins, heritage suites, fireplaces, infinity pools, and

A Day at the Zoo Via Helicopter

If the birthday celebration in question involves kids, or just adults who aren't adverse to fun and adventure, spending the day at the zoo is always a great choice. Of course, here we are talking about an exclusive helicopter ride to the zoo, one that lets you see the city and all of the zoo animals from above.

Special packages, like those from Rotor One, even grant exclusive access to the exhibits and attractions at the zoo.

Settle into prime seats at the Crocoseum, hand feed kangaroos at Roo Heaven, stroll the koala walk-through, and meet big cats, giraffes, and rhinos on the African Savannah - you might even get a hosted visit to the wildlife hospital! As far as kids are concerned, this is always a best seller for birthday gifts.

It's also a good way to start introducing your kids to nature, wildlife, and conservation.

Who Are Helicopter Experiences The Perfect Gift For?

If you're wondering whose birthday these helicopter experiences are ideal for, well, the answer is everyone. Sure, a gift box delivery on the day of might be a bit of a surprise, but gift boxes just don't stack up against something like a helicopter experience. Just imagine getting a gift hamper on the same day as being gifted a helicopter tour - which one would you remember more?

• Parents: If you really want to show your parents how much you care for them, give them a special birthday treat in the form of a helicopter experience gift. Whether your folks love wine, beer, or just cruising around in the sky, it's always a hit.
• That Special Someone: Of course, experience gifts, especially those with a romantic element, make for perfect birthday gifts for that special someone. Just imagine the look on your partner's face when you tell them they're going on an exclusive winery tour, pub crawl, or even to a resort for a night of luxury.
• Your Kids: Helicopter experiences are great for kids of all ages. For older kids who have already grown up, a helicopter pub crawl or scenic flight is always a great choice, and for the younger kids, a helicopter trip to the zoo is always a best seller. Kids always love the Australia Zoo!
• Employees: If you have an employee or group of employees who you want to reward on their birthday with a celebration worth remembering, take them on an experience that they won't forget - whether it's for some delicious food and wine or an island tour.
• Corporate Partners: The world of businesses is an interesting one, and if you want to impress those corporate partners of yours, or potentially land a new client, then there's no better way to do so than with a full service helicopter tour.

Helicopter Tours and Experience Gifts vs. Boring Gift Hampers and Gift Boxes

The last thing worth noting is that experience gifts like helicopter tours are just so much better than any material gift ever could be. Material gifts, while nice at times, are often shoved in the back of a closet and forgotten about - the novelty tends to wear off quickly.

However, a memory that does not soon fade is one made in a helicopter. Not only are helicopter experiences memorable, but they're also unique, exciting, full of photo opportunities, and perfect for spending plenty of time with the people that matter the most to you.