Kids Birthday Experience over Sydney

What are some of Sydney’s famous landmarks that your children will see during their birthday helicopter ride?

Your 20-minute private helicopter ride over Sydney will take your child on an exciting adventure through the skies, offering stunning aerial views of more than 10 famous landmarks. Along the way, your pilot will share fun and fascinating facts about each spot, making this not just a flight, but an unforgettable learning experience:

• Sydney CBD: Fly over the heart of Sydney, where the tall skyscrapers touch the sky. Did you know that the Sydney Tower Eye is the tallest structure in Sydney, standing at 309 meters tall? That’s almost as high as a 100-story building!
• Sydney Harbour Bridge: Get an up-close view of the “Coathanger,” as locals call it. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the longest steel-arch bridges in the world. It’s so big that it can expand and contract up to 18 centimeters in the heat!
• Sydney Opera House: Circle around the sails of the Opera House, one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Your child will love hearing that the roof is made up of over 1 million tiles, and it took 14 years to build!
• Kirribilli House (Prime Minister's Residence): Fly by the official Sydney home of Australia’s Prime Minister. Imagine living in a house where you can see both the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House from your backyard!
• Fort Denison: Spot this small island fortress in the middle of Sydney Harbour. It was once a prison for the most dangerous convicts, and now it’s a historic site. The fort even has its own cannon, which used to fire every day at 1 pm!
• Taronga Zoo: Soar above one of Australia’s most famous zoos. From the sky, you might spot elephants, giraffes, or even seals splashing in their pools! Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals and offers one of the best views of the city.
• Elizabeth Bay: Glide over this beautiful harbourside suburb. Elizabeth Bay is known for its grand old houses, many of which were built over 100 years ago. It’s like flying over a little piece of history!
• Watsons Bay: Take in the scenic beauty of Watsons Bay, where the calm waters meet the rocky cliffs. This is a great spot for fishing, and if you’re lucky, you might see some boats out catching their dinner!
• Ben Buckler Point: Look out over this striking headland at the northern end of Bondi Beach. From here, you can see the entire curve of Bondi Beach. Did you know that “Ben Buckler” was named after a local resident in the 1800s who was known for his amazing feats of strength?
• Bondi Beach: Fly over Australia’s most famous beach, where you can see surfers catching waves and people sunbathing on the golden sand. Bondi Beach is famous all around the world and even has its own TV show about the lifeguards who keep everyone safe.
• Tamarama Beach: Continue along the coast to Tamarama, known as “Glamarama” because it’s popular with models and actors. This small beach is a favorite for surfers, and from the sky, you can see why with its perfect waves!
• Coogee Beach: Glide over Coogee, a beach loved by families. Coogee Beach has a beautiful ocean pool called “Wylie's Baths,” which has been around for over 100 years! From the air, you can see the rock platforms where people love to sit and watch the waves crash.
• Maroubra Beach: Complete your coastal loop with sweeping views of Maroubra, known for its long stretches of sand and powerful surf. Maroubra means “like thunder” in the Aboriginal language, a fitting name because of the booming waves that hit the shore.

Extend Your Child's Birthday Experience with a 30-Minute Helicopter Flight Over Sydney’s Northern Beaches

For even more time in the air, you can upgrade to a 30-minute helicopter flight over Sydney. This additional flight time allows your child to explore Sydney's stunning northern coastline and includes:

• Manly Beach: Fly north to Manly Beach, one of Sydney’s top surfing spots. Manly was the first place in Australia where surfing was introduced over 100 years ago. Imagine how much fun it would be to catch a wave here!
• Curl Curl Beach: Continue to Curl Curl, a beach known for its great surf. The name “Curl Curl” comes from the Aboriginal word for river of life. This beach is one of the best places to spot dolphins playing in the waves!
• Dee Why Beach: Glide over Dee Why Beach, another popular spot for surfing and swimming. Dee Why Lagoon, located just behind the beach, is a haven for birdwatchers, and you might even spot a pelican from the sky!
• Long Reef: Circle around Long Reef, where the land juts out into the ocean. This spot is famous for its incredible marine life. From above, you might see scuba divers exploring the underwater world or people playing golf on the cliff-top course!
• South Head: On your way back, pass by South Head, the gateway to Sydney Harbour. From the air, you can see the historic Hornby Lighthouse, one of the oldest in Australia, guiding ships safely into the harbour.
• Vaucluse: Rejoin the flight path along Sydney’s eastern suburbs, offering views of some of the most luxurious homes perched on the cliffs. These homes have some of the best views in the city, and from above, they look even more spectacular!
• Ben Buckler Point, Bondi Beach, Tamarama Beach, Coogee Beach, Maroubra Beach: Continue back along the coastline, taking in these iconic beaches from a whole new perspective before returning to Sydney Airport.

What to Expect During Your Sydney Helicopter Gift Experience for Kids

When you arrive at our hangar with the birthday boy or girl, you’ll start by relaxing in our customer lounge as we prepare the helicopter for your flight. From here, your kids will have a backstage pass to learn how helicopters fly, see the controls in the cockpit, and ask all the questions they'd like about what it’s like to be a helicopter pilot, making the experience interactive and engaging.

Next, you’ll head out onto the tarmac for some photos with your helicopter. Take photos with your child inside and outside the helicopter, and you might even catch a glimpse of another helicopter or a private jet landing at Sydney Airport.

Once on board, your child will sit up front and observe the Pilot as they walk through starting the helicopter. You'll all be wearing Bose aviation headsets, allowing you to hear the chatter of air traffic control and communicate with the pilot during the flight.

The helicopter will then pick up into a hover over the helipad and set off towards Sydney Harbour, climbing to 1000ft (approx. 300m) in the air. As you orbit the city, your birthday girl or boy can help spot popular landmarks like the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and Taronga Zoo.

If you've upgraded to the 30-minute scenic flight option, the journey continues along the northern beaches, offering views of Manly, Curl Curl, and Dee Why, before circling back towards Sydney’s eastern coastline.

Your entire flight will be captured in full HD video, including the audio recorded via everyone’s headset, so your kids will be able to re-live the experience over and over again. Once you’re back on the ground, your child will receive a personalised souvenir as a thank you.

You’ll also receive $350 worth of gift vouchers that can be used by you or given to friends and family for a scenic flight, a winery tour, or a “You Fly The Helicopter!” experience as a special thank you for allowing Rotor One to celebrate this special occasion with your children.

This special birthday gift experience for kids is guaranteed to be something they won’t be able to stop talking about for days or even weeks after the helicopter ride. They’ll be telling all their friends about how they flew in a helicopter, how helicopters are able to fly, and all the amazing landmarks they saw from the air.

What's included in your birthday helicopter gift for children?

• A short lesson on how helicopters fly from your Pilot.
• A mini-photoshoot with your helicopter.
• Your child will be invited to be Co-Pilot in the front seat for the flight.
• 🚁 A 20 or 30 minute flight in a private helicopter over Sydney.
• An in-flight video recording of your experience captured in HD.
• A personalised souvenir to take home with you (which will be kept a secret until the end).
• And $350 worth of gift vouchers to use on a scenic flight, winery tour or day trip across all Rotor One locations.

** Please note: Children must be 2 years or older to fly, and flight is designed for a minimum of 1 Child and 1 Adult. If your child has not yet reached their 2nd birthday, we are unfortunately unable to take them flying for safety reasons.