Phillip Island Helicopter Tour

Scenic Helicopter Flight from Melbourne to Phillip Island

Overview - A spectacular helicopter ride from Melbourne to Phillip Island and flying along the coast of Port Phillip Bay.

See the best of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and Phillip Island on this extended helicopter ride from Melbourne to Phillip Island. This 1 hour and 30 minute scenic helicopter flight takes you past Melbourne CBD and over Melbourne’s famous coastline to one of the most popular tourist destinations in Victoria, Phillip Island.

Experience a special helicopter ride that is jam-packed with popular landmarks and magnificent scenery across Melbourne and Phillip Island that is best seen from the air in a helicopter. Departing Melbourne, your helicopter ride to Phillip Island will deliver spectacular aerial views of Melbourne CBD, the Brighton Beach Boxes, Mornington coastline and Seal Rocks, where you might even spot Australian Fur Seals relaxing amongst the waves.

What to expect — A luxurious scenic helicopter ride with 360 degree panoramic views of Phillip Island.

Your Phillip Island helicopter scenic flight experience begins in Melbourne at Essendon Airport. Walk out onto the tarmac and take some photos in front of your private helicopter with the Melbourne city skyline in the background. Your pilot will provide a short safety briefing before you board your flight and slip on a pair of noise-cancelling headphones from Bose. You’ll be seated comfortably in our helicopter that is climate-controlled and will be adjusted to your preference before take-off.

Your Phillip Island adventure begins as you fly past Melbourne City while enjoying spectacular views of the MCG Albert Park, St Kilda, and Luna park. Your pilot will then cruise low and slow along the beaches and coast of Port Phillip Bay where you’ll spot popular landmarks like the Brighton Beach Boxes, a sunken J7 submarine at Sandringham Marina, the HMAS Cerberus shipwreck at Black Rock and Ricketts Point marine sanctuary.

Your Phillip Island scenic flight will continue along the coast past Mornington Pier, Mount Eliza and the famous Red Hill wine region before Phillip Island comes into view.

As you fly towards Phillip Island you’ll first spot the famous Seal Rocks, home to over 30,000 Australian fur seals throughout the year. See if you can spot a few fur seals lounging on the rocks while basking in the sun and drizzle of the waves.

You'll also have an amazing view of Summerland Beach and the home to the famous Penguin Parade, protected wildlife sanctuary and one of largest “little” Penguin Colonies in the world.

That’s not all though, there’s still plenty more for you to see! Your pilot will continue past Pyramid Rock and over the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, where you'll get a first-class view of the famous superbike race track from above.

On your way around the eastern side of Phillip Island you’ll have magnificent views of the San Remo bridge (which connects Phillip Island to the rest of Victoria), the fishing village of Rhyll and finally the beautiful Red Rock Beach, a bustling summer hotspot in Cowes before heading back for Melbourne on your return journey.

This Phillip Island scenic helicopter ride offers some of the best aerial views Phillip Island has to offer on a relaxing 1 hour and 30 minute round trip from Melbourne, Australia. The best way to experience Phillip Island in just over an hour is on this scenic helicopter flight from Melbourne.

Itinerary — Scenic Flights over Phillip Island by Helicopter

Your scenic helicopter flight from Melbourne to Phillip Island takes off from the Helipad at Essendon Airport and is a jam packed sightseeing tour including awesome views of:

Melbourne

• Melbourne CBD

• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

• Royal Botanic Gardens

• Formula 1 GP Circuit at Albert Park

• St Kilda Pier

• Luna Park

• Brighton Beach Boxes

• Sunken J7 Submarine at Sandringham Marina

• HMAS Cerberus Shipwreck at Black Rock

• Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

Mornington Peninsula

• Mount Eliza

• Mornington Peninsula Bathing Boxes

• Arthur’s Seat

• Red Hill Wine Region

Phillip Island

• Seal Rock

• The Nobbies & Penguin Parade

• Summerland Bay

• Pyramid Rock

• Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

• Surf Beach

• Cape Woolamai

• San Remo Bridge

• Rhyll Inlet

• Cowes

• Red Rock Beach

Your Phillip Island Helicopter Ride Includes:

• A luxurious 1 hour and 30 minute scenic helicopter flight over Melbourne CBD, Port Phillip Bay and Phillip Island.

• Spectacular aerial views of Phillip Island’s most famous landmarks including Seal Rocks, the Nobbies, Phillip Island Race Track, San Remo Bridge, Cape Woolamai and Red Rock beach.

• A private helicopter reserved exclusively for you and up to 2 guests (our flights are not 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.

• A knowledgeable and experienced pilot who loves making people smile.

• A guaranteed window seat for uninterrupted views over Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and Phillip Island (and some Australian fur seals)

• Premium noise-cancelling headsets from Bose to protect your ears and speak clearly amongst yourselves and with your pilot.

Customise Your Scenic Flight - Phillip Island Helicopters

Looking to combine your Phillip Island helicopter scenic flight with an amazing experience? Choose from the the following options:

Option 1 - One way trip to watch the Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Convert your Phillip Island flight into a one way trip to land at Phillip Island Airport to watch the Penguin Parade or spend the night on Phillip Island. The Penguin Parade experience takes place in the evenings and the last departure from Melbourne is at 4pm. Guests can carry up to 7kg of luggage in the helicopter. Please note this flight option is one-way only from Melbourne to Phillip Island and we can help we can help with arranging a return transfer to Melbourne by car or by helicopter the next day.

Option 2 - Visit the Phillip Island Penguin Parade after a 12 Apostles flight

If you want to see the best natural landmarks outside Melbourne all in one day, this jam-packaged trip is for you. Fly down the Great Ocean Road to the iconic 12 Apostles for an aerial tour of the amazing shipwreck coast. After you visit, we'll drop you at Phillip Island so you can enjoy the Penguin Parade in the evening. While we're unfortunately not able to fly guests at night, we can help arrange a return transfer to Melbourne by car that evening... This is one epic tour.

Option 3 - Helicopter Transfers to Phillip Island Circuit

Fly directly by helicopter from Melbourne to Phillip Island circuit and land directly at the race track for your motorcycle ride day or BMW driving experience.