Blue Mountains Helicopter Flight from Sydney

Itinerary - Sydney to Blue Mountains by Helicopter

An example itinerary for your Blue Mountains scenic flight with stopover and luxury 4WD tour includes:

• 11:00am: Depart Sydney Airport on your scenic flight towards Sydney Harbour
• 11:10am: Fly over Sydney Harbour Bridge on your way towards the Blue Mountains
• 11:45am: Arrive at Blue Mountains National Park
• 12:00pm: Jump in your luxury 4WD for your Blue Mountains eco tour
• 3:00pm: Board your return helicopter flight to Sydney via the Parramatta river
• 3:45pm: Arrive back at Sydney Airport

Start with a Scenic Flight over Sydney Harbour

Your breathtaking journey departs Sydney Airport towards the Pacific Ocean as you fly past Sydney's eastern coast over Maroubra Beach, Coogee and the world famous Bondi Beach. As your helicopter arrives over Sydney Harbour you'll be treated to a unique perspective of the city’s most iconic landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo and Kirribilli House (the Prime Minister's residence).

Your helicopter will then descend over the Sydney Harbour Bridge for an exciting, low-level flight along Parramatta river. As your pilot sets course for the west, you'll notice a seamless transition between the the urban splendour of Sydney and the natural beauty Blue Mountains rising in the distance.

Continue towards the Blue Mountains

As you arrive over the Blue Mountains National Park you'll immediately notice the diverse landscape of plateaus, sandstone cliffs, and valleys, as well as a unique blue haze from the eucalyptus forest that give the mountains their distinctive blue hue. The eucalyptus trees release a fine mist of oil, which interacts with dust particles and water vapour to scatter blue short-wave length rays of light... Hence, why they're known as the Blue Mountains!

The most captivating sight of all would have to be the Blue Mountains famous rock formation of the Three Sisters. This culturally significant landmark for the Aboriginal people features three towering sandstone peaks set against the backdrop of the Jamison Valley. The peaks are named Meehni (922 m), Wimlah (918 m), and Gunnedoo (906 m). The Three Sisters, a renowned feature of the Blue Mountains, were sculpted by the forces of erosion. Over centuries, the elements - rain, wind, and river currents - gradually wore away the soft sandstone, creating the iconic large caves we marvel at today.

As you fly past Katoomba, you'll also take in the magnificent Wentworth Falls as they cascade down into the lush valley below, creating a breathtaking spectacle that's truly a sight to behold. Your helicopter will then climb to take an easterly track, homeward bound, but not before a a scenic flight over Sydney's western suburbs and Sydney Olympic Park, the venue that hosted the 2000 Olympics.

This helicopter flight is one of Australia's most spectacular scenic flights, offering full panoramic views of the UNESCO world heritage listed Blue Mountains. This adventure allows you to appreciate the grandeur of the Blue Mountains from a unique perspective and leaves you with lasting impressions of the Blue Mountains' scenic beauty.

For those who want to go the extra distance, instead of just passing over the Blue Mountains, you can land in them for an extended three-hour guided tour of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains in a luxury four-wheel drive vehicle.

This tour will take you through the peaks and valleys of the Blue Mountains, allowing you to see all of the most famous sites that this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer, such as Katoomba waterfalls and Grose Valley.

Along the way, an expert guide will provide commentary on all of the sights for an educational experience, plus you'll also get a small snack with a variety of locally sourced salad wraps.

Winery Stopover at Megalong Creek Estate

However, if you choose option three, the winery stopover, you can expect a two-hour stop at Megalong Creek Estate, one of the most celebrated vineyards and wineries in the region.

You'll get to enjoy some of Megalong Creek’s best award-winning wines, paired perfectly with a grazing platter to complement each and every sip of wine.

This stunning location isn’t just ideal for a quick stopover, because it also happens to be the perfect place to pop that fateful question to the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. If an intimate and luxurious winery proposal piques your interest, then your helicopter proposal at Megalong Creek package is worth considering. 

Highlights - Helicopter Blue Mountains

This unique experience over the Blue Mountains includes:

• Return flights from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with 45 minutes of flight time each way
• Fly past Sydney Harbour including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House
• Witness the spectacular blue mist that makes the Blue Mountains blue!
• Visit one of Australia's rare UNESCO world heritage listed national parks
• Admire the famous Three Sisters rock formation in the air and on the ground
• Optional 4WD Ground Tour: Relax on a private Blue Mountains tour by 4WD complete with expert local guide and a light snack (an assortment of salad wraps made from local ingredients)
• Optional Winery Lunch Stopover: A private landing at Megalong Creek Estate to enjoy a wine tasting and grazing platter with views over the Blue Mountains

With the striking contrast of the Sydney city skyline with the famous blue haze of the Blue Mountains, this helicopter adventure promises to be an unforgettable journey that you'll remember for years to come.