Melbourne City, Beaches & Coastal Adventure

Helicopter Ride over Melbourne City & Coastal Beaches 

Overview - Helicopter Ride over Melbourne CBD & Beaches of Port Phillip Bay

A 30 minute helicopter ride that combines the best aerial views over Melbourne CBD and the iconic beaches of Port Phillip Bay.

As you lift off from the helipad at Essendon Airport you'll track past skyscrapers lining the CBD and fly low and slow down the coast over St Kilda, the iconic Brighton Beach Boxes and even a sunken submarine from World War 1 at Sandringham Marina. On the return leg enjoy this epic coastal flight path one last time before flying over Luna Park, the Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit at Albert Park and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a spectacular views of the Yarra River, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square in Melbourne's CBD.

Your scenic flight experience includes:

• An exciting 30 minute scenic flight over Melbourne's city, beaches & coast
• A private helicopter reserved exclusively for you and your guests (your flight will not be shared)
• A luxury helicopter with leather seats and air-conditioning for your comfort
• As many photos as you can take both on the ground and during the flight
• An courteous and experienced pilot who loves making people smile
• A guaranteed window seat for uninterrupted views of Melbourne
• Premium noise-cancelling headsets from Bose to speak amongst yourselves and with your pilot
• A flight path over Melbourne City and Beaches including famous landmarks and tourist attractions

Itinerary - Scenic Flight over Melbourne CBD & Beaches

Your helicopter scenic flight departs from the Helipad at Essendon Airport flying over and around:

• Melbourne CBD
• Melbourne Star
• Docklands
• Eureka Skydeck
• Port Melbourne
• Station Pier
• St Kilda Beach
• Luna Park
• Brighton Beach Boxes
• Sunken J7 Submarine at Sandringham Marina
• F1 Circuit at Albert Park
• Rod Laver Arena
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

What to expect — Melbourne's Beaches by Helicopter with Rotor One

If you've ever dreamt of flying over Melbourne from the comfort of a helicopter, now is your chance. Arrive at our hangar and relax in our lounge while your pilot walks through your flight and answers any questions.

Walk out onto the tarmac for a few photos with your helicopter with the Melbourne City skyline in the background. Your pilot will provide a short safety briefing before you jump onboard the helicopter for your scenic flight.

You'll hear the chatter of air traffic control as your helicopter picks up into a hover at the helipad before taking off to 1,500 feet (450 metres) and cruising at 185 km/h for an orbit of Melbourne CBD. As the Melbourne Star, Docklands and Eureka Tower come into view you'll bank left towards the coast where the flight starts to get really exciting.

Your helicopter will descend to 500 feet (150 metres) above the ground to fly you low and slow down the coast of Port Phillip Bay. Pass over St Kilda Pier and famous St Kilda Boardwalk on your way to the iconic Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes in all their stunning colours before flying an orbit over the sunken Submarine from WW1 at Sandringham Marina.

Turn back towards Melbourne to fly the same amazing route from a different angle and this time with amazing views of Albert Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Rod Laver Arena and the MCG on your way back to the helipad at Essendon.

As your helicopter touches down we guarantee you'll be left with a smile on your face... This is what makes our day and is the reason we love what we do at Rotor One.

A scenic helicopter ride ideal for any special occasion including a birthday, anniversary or proposal.

Our Melbourne Helicopter Tours are often booked as a surprise birthday or anniversary gift, and even an engagement proposal, and we'll keep everything a secret right up until they arrive! You can also choose to:

•  Buy a Gift Voucher: Purchase a Melbourne City, Beaches & Coastal Helicopter Ride Gift Voucher with instant delivery to give them on their special occasion.
  
  
• 🥂 Book a Couples Only Flight: Spoil your partner on our exclusive Birthday & Anniversary Experience for 2 with champagne on arrival, private hangar tour and HD video of your flight
  
  
• 🧑‍✈️ Book a Kids Flight Experience: Give your child an exciting and educational gift with our Co-Pilot Helicopter Rides for Kids where your child is invited to fly as Co-Pilot in the helicopter!
  
  
• 💍 Book a Surprise Proposal Flight: The ultimate proposal idea for your fiancé-to-be, where you'll propose in the air over Melbourne!