Helicopter Engagement Packages in Melbourne

Surprise Proposal Flight over Melbourne

$273.00 per person
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A romantic proposal package in a private helicopter to pop the question in style.
This one hour surprise proposal includes:
🥂 Champagne on arrival
💍 Propose in-flight over Melbourne
🎥 HD video recording of your proposal
📸 Professional Photoshoot (optional +$450)
🎁 Personalised souvenir to take home
💵 $350 worth of gift vouchers

A romantic proposal package in a private helicopter for you to pop the question in style.

Create the perfect moment to propose to your partner, without all the anxiety that comes with planning it, on this unique proposal experience in a luxury helicopter.

Picture a glass of champagne on arrival, a private helicopter flight over Melbourne's best city and coastal landmarks and your entire flight including your magic proposal moment, captured on full HD video.

We'll worry about all the details to ensure this once-in-a-lifetime moment is private, memorable and, most importantly, runs smoothly on the day.

Once you've booked with us, our team will keep this a complete surprise from start to finish... The only thing you need to do is decide what you'd like to say on the day. 💍♥️

Finally, as a thank you for choosing to pop the question with us, we'll send you $350 worth of gift vouchers towards a private wedding or honeymoon helicopter experience.

Helicopter Proposal Idea Melbourne

What's included in your private helicopter proposal experience?

🥂 Relax with a glass of champagne on arrival

💍 Choose to propose before, after or during your flight (whichever you feel most comfortable with)

🚁 A 20 or 30-minute private flight over Melbourne City, Beaches and Coast

🎥 An in-flight HD video recording of the moment you propose

🎁 A personalised souvenir to take home with you (we'll keep this a secret until the end)

💵 And $350 worth of free gift vouchers to use towards a helicopter honeymoon experience in the Yarra Valley or a helicopter wedding transfer. 

Special Add-On: Professional Engagement Photographer to capture your special moment with the helicopter (+$450)

Helicopter Proposal Package Photography

We partner with TwinLeaf Weddings, a professional wedding and engagement photography company in Melbourne to capture your special moment on camera. They specialise in proposal photos and have experience shooting newly-engaged couples at our hangar, with the helicopter and city skyline in view.

They'll direct your photoshoot to capture all the best angles in front of the helicopter in a private 30-minute photoshoot for you and your partner-to-be after you've landed.

Afterwards, they'll carefully select the best shots from your special day, enhance them using their post-production process and share them in your very own online digital album ready... The perfect way to capture the first day of the rest of your lives.

If you're curious about the photos they capture, feel free to take a look at our collection of Helicopter Proposal Photos.

Popular landmarks you'll spot over Melbourne City & Beaches during your surprise proposal flight

Your 20 or 30-minute scenic helicopter flight flies over more than 15 famous landmarks and you decide exactly where you'd like to pop the question over your or your partner's favourite spot in Melbourne.

Your flight path will cover:

Melbourne City

  • Flemington Racecourse
  • Melbourne Star
  • Marvel Stadium
  • Eureka Skydeck
  • Formula 1 Circuit at Albert Park
  • Shrine of Remembrance
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Rod Laver Arena
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Helicopter Flight Over Melbourne CBD

Port Phillip Bay

  • Station Pier
  • Luna Park 
  • St Kilda Pier
  • Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes

A lot of our guests choose to propose over the Brighton Beach Boxes as they offer one of the most spectacular views from the helicopter.

Helicopter Ride over Melbourne City, Coast, & Beaches

What to expect in your private surprise proposal package?

You’ll arrive in our hangar for what your partner thinks is a helicopter ride that you’ve won through our online giveaway. Our staff will guide you to the customer lounge where you will relax and enjoy a glass of champagne as we prepare the helicopter for you.

Once everything is ready, our pilot will meet you in the customer lounge for a tour of the hangar. You'll learn about our operation at Essendon Airport including our flight training school and our different types of helicopters. Your pilot will keep everything a complete secret and will continue to play along.

After the tour, you and your partner will walk onto the tarmac for a mini-photoshoot with the helicopter. You’ll take photos in front of the helicopter with the Melbourne City skyline in the background. You can then board the helicopter and prepare for your helicopter flight. Your partner will have no clue that you going to pop the magical question during the flight.

Helicopter Proposal Packages in Melbourne

Your pilot will bring the helicopter to hover over the helipad and take off towards the Melbourne CBD. You'll enjoy spectacular aerial views of famous landmarks as you orbit the city. These include the Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Star, Eureka Tower, F1 Circuit at Albert Park Lake, Shrine of Remembrance and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The aerial views of these exciting landmarks will keep your partner occupied. Our pilot will also help keep her distracted by pointing out the perfect photo opportunities. After the orbit, your pilot will cruise along the coast of Port Phillip Bay.

On your left, you’ll see iconic locations such as St Kilda Beach, Luna Park and the Brighton Beach Boxes. On your right, you’ll spot boats, cruise ships and yachts sailing on Port Phillip Bay. You'll keep flying down the coast until you reach the Sandringham Marina. Your pilot will then take a 180-degree turn over it to give you the perfect view of the hidden Submarine from WW1. Your pilot will then continue the journey back to Essendon.

Whether you’ve chosen to propose over the Brighton Beach Boxes or the MCG, you can sit back and relax. Our pilot will help you create the perfect moment to pop the question. You'll receive 2 secret radio calls from your pilot. One radio call when you are 5 minutes away from the landmark and a final call when it's time for you to propose. The only thing you need to do is look at your partner, say your romantic speech and ask the magical question, "Will You Marry Me?".

The best part is that our camera will capture your whole in-flight experience. The video will record everything, from the time you board the helicopter to the moment she says “Yes”.You will have plenty of time to take more photos and enjoy the moment with your partner as you land at Essendon. Our pilot will then give you a personalised souvenir as a gift from us. We’ll also send you $350 worth of free gift vouchers for a wedding or honeymoon helicopter experience.

We guarantee that your proposal will be a complete surprise to your partner and they'll be keep pinching themselves to make sure that this was not a dream.

Need an excuse to convince your partner to come flying in a helicopter to keep it a secret?

Let us know and we'll send you an e-mail that says you've "won" a free helicopter ride, so he or she doesn't seem suspicious!

💍 Looking for different marriage proposal ideas in Melbourne?

See our different proposal packages in Melbourne that has everything from proposing at a winery in the Yarra Valley to setting up a 25-metre giant sign in a secret location.

Our proposal options include:

  • Giant Sign Proposal in Melbourne

    We'll set up a 30-metre "Will You Marry Me?" sign at a discreet location. Pop the magical question as we fly you over the giant sign during your scenic flight.

  • Sunrise Helicopter Proposal

    Take a sunrise helicopter flight and enjoy spectacular sunrise views of Melbourne. Propose to your partner as the sunrises over Melbourne. Rotor One is the only company to offer a sunrise helicopter flight experience in Melbourne.

  • Winery Engagement Package

    This is one of our most romantic helicopter proposal options. We will fly with your partner to a Yarra Valley winery for a 3,5 or 7-course meal and wine tasting. You can propose to your partner in a private location on the winery.

  • Once-in-a-lifetime Proposal at the 12 Apostles

    Experience a private day tour of the 12 Apostles with your partner. Plan a beautiful proposal at the 12 Apostles and create wonderful memories that you'll remember for a lifetime.

Helicopter Proposal Packages in Victoria

Where are you located?

Rotor One is located at Essendon Airport which is 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD. Our address is Hangar 7 Wirraway Rd, Essendon Fields and we have off-street parking next to our building.

When should I arrive?

Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking begins for a relaxed experience.

Do you depart from other locations, like the City Helipad?

We depart from Essendon Airport as you have an amazing view of the Melbourne City skyline from the moment you step onto the tarmac. We do not offer flights from the City Helipad on the Yarra River.

What is the minimum age requirement for children?

Children aged 3 years and older can fly. Our pilots will give them special attention to ensure they have an amazing time. All children will have their own window seat and pay the same seat price (we don't offer discounts for children as we make sure they have even more fun than the adults 😁)

I'm just one person. Can I fly by myself?

All our scenic and winery flights are private and require a minimum of two people, except for our Learn To Fly A Helicopter experience. You can book two seats on a scenic or winery flight if you'd like the helicopter to yourself, or you can book a single seat on our shared fight over Melbourne City, Beaches & Coast.

Can bad weather prevent us from flying?

Yes, adverse weather conditions such as low cloud, fog, heavy rain or high winds may require your flight to be delayed or rescheduled. If this is the case, your pilot will contact you at least 2 hours prior to your booking time to reschedule your flight to another day/time or provide a full refund.

Google says there's will be bad weather on the day. Should I reschedule?

There's no need to contact us to reschedule based on a weather forecast as they're often inaccurate, especially in Melbourne! We use live weather data on the day of your flight to determine if flights can be conducted safely. We'll contact you at least 2 hours prior to your flight if bad weather could delay your flight.

Why do I need to provide my weight?

We use this to calculate the weight and balance of the helicopter prior to flight. If any guests are over 130kg or a group of 2 or 3 weighs more than 240kg, please contact us prior to booking.

Can I use my camera or phone during flight?

Yes, we encourage you to take as many photos and videos on the ground, and in the air, as possible.

What should I wear?

Please bring a pair of sunglasses and you're welcome to wear clothing appropriate to the weather. We do recommend a wind-breaker jacket for any sunrise / doors-off flights and also when flying on our 12 Apostles tour as both experiences can be windy.

Can I bring any luggage?

Handbags, small backpacks or duffel bags weighing less than 10kg and less than 60cm in length can be carried. Its essential all baggage is soft and compact as it must fit in a small baggage compartment under your seat. We're not able to carry any rigid suitcases or airplane carry-on size rolling luggage.

Can I fly if I'm pregnant?

Yes, however we recommend flying prior to your third trimester.

Can I fly if I'm in a wheelchair?

Yes, our hangar is wheelchair-accessible and we warmly welcome passengers with special needs. Our team will gladly assist in lifting any passengers into the aircraft for their flight. We can also arrange to transport foldable wheelchairs when flying 4 or more passengers, as we use larger helicopters with cargo holds for these flights.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please see our cancellation policy below for more information.

What safety standards do you have in place?

Please see our flight safety guidelines below for more information.

Contact us anytime on (03) 7065 1888 or concierge@rotor.one if you'd like to make changes to your booking or have any questions.

Can I reschedule my flight?

Yes, up to 72 hours before your departure time and on one occasion. We unfortunately cannot accomodate any reschedule requests with less than 72 hours notice as we make commitments to ensure your Pilot and Helicopter are reserved exclusively for you on the day.

Can I get a refund on my flight if my plans change?

Yes, up to 72 hours before your departure time. Please note there is a 10% cancellation fee for any bookings cancelled at your request.

What happens if the helicopter cannot fly due to bad weather?

Our team will call you up to 2 hours before your departure to reschedule your flight or provide a full refund.

Can I get a refund on a Gift Voucher I bought for someone?

Gift Vouchers are unfortunately non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash. However, vouchers are transferable and their value can be used towards any helicopter experience on Rotor One.

 

Pre-Flight Safety Briefings

  • Each of our guests receive a pre-flight safety briefing from your Pilot on the planned flight path, what to expect during the flight and how to operate emergency exits.

Qualified & Experienced Flight Crews

  • All our crew are qualified Commercially Licensed Pilots and Flights Instructors with detailed knowledge of Melbourne airspace and several hundred to several thousand hours of flight experience each.

Detailed Monitoring of Weather Data

  • All flights are subject to favourable weather conditions on the day and your Pilot may delay or cancel your flight if they believe the weather may impact the safety margins or comfort of your flight.

Use of Position Broadcasting Technology (ADS-B)

  • Our helicopters are equipped with the newest position broadcasting technology (ADS-B) which tracks our position in real-time and gives automated warnings of other aircraft flying nearby.

Routine Mandatory Maintenance Inspections

  • Our helicopters are inspected every day prior to the first flight and receive a detailed inspection every 50 hours by licensed aircraft engineers (LAME) with critical components being replaced every 100 and 400 hours of flight time.

Flight Planning & Monitoring with Air & Rescue Services 

  • All flights to destinations outside Melbourne have detailed flight plans that are submitted to Airservices Australia and include deadlines for time that search action may be required (SARTIME) as a strict precautionary measure.

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Adrian Pizzo (Washington, United States)
Proposal by Helicopter in Melbourne

Our proposal experience was incredible! Thank you Rotor one & pilot Ruben for making it memorable and seamless.

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Arman Qureshi (Victoria, Australia)
Surprise Romantic Proposal by Helicopter in Melbourne

I recently had the most incredible experience of my life with Rotor One Melbourne, and it was all thanks to the exceptional service provided by our pilot, Ed! From start to finish, every moment was filled with joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
To celebrate a special occasion, I decided to propose to my fiancé with a proposal package in a helicopter ride, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. Rotor One Melbourne not only offered a breathtaking aerial adventure but also ensured that every detail was taken care of to make this momentous occasion truly magical.
Ed, our pilot, played an instrumental role in making this experience smooth and memorable. Right from the beginning, he greeted us with a warm smile, instantly putting us at ease. His friendly and professional demeanor made us feel comfortable throughout the entire journey. Ed's extensive knowledge about the city and its landmarks added an extra layer of excitement to the ride as he shared fascinating stories and pointed out notable sights along the way.
The helicopter ride itself was nothing short of spectacular. As we soared through the skies above Melbourne, we were treated to breathtaking views of the city's iconic skyline, shimmering waters, and picturesque landscapes. The sensation of flying was exhilarating, and the bird's-eye perspective offered a unique and awe-inspiring experience. It was as if we had stepped into a different world altogether.
What truly stood out was Ed's genuine enthusiasm and his dedication to ensuring our comfort and enjoyment, all while keeping the surprise for my fiancé intact. He went above and beyond to create an atmosphere of romance and celebration, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. The helicopter was immaculate and well-maintained, guaranteeing a safe and comfortable journey.
The highlight, of course, was the unforgettable proposal moment. Ed orchestrated it with impeccable timing, creating an ambiance of pure romance and surprise. With the stunning cityscape as our backdrop, overlooking the charming beach boxes, the love and joy in the air were palpable. It was a truly magical moment that we will cherish forever.
I cannot recommend Rotor One Melbourne and Ed enough. The level of professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail exceeded all expectations. Whether you're looking for a thrilling adventure, a unique way to celebrate a special occasion, or simply an opportunity to see Melbourne from a new perspective, Rotor One Melbourne is the place to go.
Thank you, Ed, for making our helicopter ride an experience of a lifetime. Your expertise and genuine passion for what you do truly made all the difference. Rotor One Melbourne has earned our highest praise, and we cannot wait to return for another incredible journey in the future!

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Harun Karagoz (Victoria, Australia)
Best day!!

My partner organised a surprise helicopter ride for me on Valentine’s Day. It turned out to be the best day from the weather it was such a great day perfect flying conditions.
Our pilot Dan made our flight very comfortable and fun. Dan helped my fiancé organise a proposal on the day and made sure the day All went smoothly. We both had such a wonderful experience and we will hold this memory with us for ever. Thank you Melbourne heli

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S. (Victoria, Australia)
An unforgettable experience

Decided to book the private helicopter ride as a surprise proposal. Ed went above and beyond to make sure the surprise proposal was set up the way I wanted. He was able to help book the photographer and even went as far to take a sneaky video during the proposal so we can share it with our friends and family.

We will definitely be back again for another special event. Thank you Ed!

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C.S. (Victoria, Australia)
Stunning views

Got surprised by my boyfriend for a stunning helicopter ride over Melbourne city. Our pilot Ed was sensational and showed us all the city locations whilst flying over. Made sure we were comfortable at all times and helped my boyfriend propose to me as a surprise mid flight! Amazing experience! Highly recommend!

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Eldin Emini (Victoria, Australia)
Helicopter Proposal in Melbourne

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!
Communication to the actual flight, I couldn’t have found a better place to get a tour of Melbourne these guys aced it.
Thanks Again

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FAQs - Helicopter Proposal Packages Melbourne

Yes, you can absolutely propose in a helicopter and even in mid-air if you wish! Rotor One has a number of amazing and romantic proposal packages by helicopter.

We'd recommend proposing in-flight over a spectacular landmark like the Brighton Beach Boxes or with a giant "Will You Marry Me?" sign visible from the air. Choose from five romantic and unique proposal options with Rotor One.

Absolutely. We can arrange one of our professional, in-house photographers to conduct a photoshoot for you after your flight. They're familiar with our helicopters and know exactly what shots to get to capture the moment perfectly.

All flights are covered by our Weather Guarantee. If your proposal flight cannot take place due to low cloud, rain or heavy winds, we’ll reschedule your flight or provide a full refund - no questions asked.

Our helicopter services are based in Essendon Airport, which is 20 mins by taxi or uber from the city. We do not depart from the City Helipad near Crown Casino because, quite frankly, you get a much better view of the city flying from Essendon.

About Us

Rotor One is a helicopter tour company specialising in helicopter rides, scenic flights, winery tours and helicopter charter in Melbourne.

See Melbourne's famous landmarks on a 30 minute helicopter ride, enjoy a magical scenic flight to Phillip Island or explore the natural wonders of the 12 Apostles by helicopter from Melbourne.

Fly to the Yarra Valley by helicopter for a wine tour at Hubert Estate or Levantine Hill, or take a helicopter to Mornington Peninsula for an afternoon at St Andrews Beach Brewery.

Celebrate your anniversary with our Couples Experience complete with champagne, or treat the family to our Kid's Co-Pilot Experience for the best birthday gift they'll ever receive!

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