Wilsons Prom Helicopter Tour

A Half-Day Scenic Helicopter Tour to Wilsons Promontory

Overview - Helicopter flights from Melbourne to Wilsons Prom and the southernmost tip of mainland Australia

Experience the amazing Wilsons Promontory region, commonly known as “The Prom”, in this exclusive half-day private helicopter experience. Venture to the southernmost tip of mainland Australia and explore its pristine beaches, granite-studded hills and historic landmarks throughout the stunning Wilsons Promontory National Park.

This scenic helicopter ride from Melbourne to Wilsons Prom begins at Essendon Airport and flies you directly to Wilsons Prom in just over an hour. Your flight path includes a scenic tour around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay before descending down the coast of Phillip Island and Inverloch on the way to  Wilson Prom National Park.

On this helicopter tour you’ll spot Albert Park Lake, Luna Park, Brighton Beach Boxes, Cowes, San Remo Bridge and the Phillip Island GP circuit before cruising down to Wilsons Prom. As you fly around Wilsons Prom, you’ll get to experience breath-taking views of Inverloch, Squeaky Beach, Oberon Bay, Wilsons Prom Lightstation, Sealers Cove and the Big Drift.

This helicopter tour gives you 360 degree panoramic views of the Wilsons Prom while also flying over areas of the National Park that cannot be accessed on foot. The only way to experience the best of Wilsons Prom is by helicopter.

What to expect — Wilsons Prom Scenic Tour

Your helicopter tour starts with a quick introductory briefing from your pilot at our hangar at Essendon Airport. Walk out to the tarmac for some photos then get comfortable in our climate-controlled helicopter as you take-off on your epic adventure.

Your helicopter tour flies past Melbourne for beautiful aerial views of the city, along Port Phillip Bay over the Brighton Beach Boxes and across Phillip Island passing the San Remo Bridge and GP Circuit.

As you pass the seaside town of Inverloch, the 50,000 hectares of Wilsons Prom National Park will come into view. Picture sandy white beaches packed with granite hills, mountain peaks and acres of natural landscape filled with native wildlife such as wombats, emus and rosellas. 

As you enter Wilsons Promontory National Park be prepared for breath-taking views of Shallow Inlet, Mt Oberon, South Point, the Wilsons Prom Light Station, Waterloo Bay and Sealers Cove as you orbit the national park from the air. You’ll also have a perfect bird’s eye view of Five Mile Beach and the sand dunes at Big Drift, nestled along the Wilsons Prom coastline.

Over the years, the Wilsons Prom has become a must-visit destination in Victoria for tourists and locals alike. It’s also the only tour in Melbourne that allows you to capture pristine beaches, mountain peaks and giant sand dunes all in one area.   

Enjoy one of the last untouched, natural landscapes in Victoria on this unforgettable half-day scenic flight to Wilsons Prom.

Itinerary — Wilsons Prom Scenic Flights from Melbourne

Melbourne

• Essendon Airport

• Melbourne CBD

• MCG

• Albert Park Lake

• Luna Park

• Brighton Beach Boxes

• HMAS Cerberus at Black Rock

Phillip Island

• Cowes

• San Remo Bridge

• Phillip Island GP Circuit

• Cape Woolamai

Wilsons Prom

• Cape Paterson

• Inverloch Surf Beach/Venus Bay

• Shallow Inlet

• Squeaky Beach

• Mount Oberon

• Skull Rock

• South Point

• Wilsons Prom Light Station

• Little Waterloo Bay

• Sealers Cove

• Five Mile Beach

• Corner Inlet

• Big Drift

Additional Options — Winery Stopover for Lunch and Wine Tasting (Weekends Only)

Book your helicopter tour on Saturday or Sunday and we can arrange a visit to one of the best local wineries in the region — Waratah Hills Vineyard or Harman Wines. Combine your scenic tour with lunch and a wine tasting before boarding the helicopter for your return flight to Melbourne.

Your Wilsons Prom Helicopter Scenic Flight Includes:

• A luxurious 3 hour helicopter ride over Melbourne CBD, Port Phillip Bay, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory.

• Spectacular aerial views of the Wilsons Prom National Park, Light Station, Inverloch, Sealers Cove and more.

• Optional winery stopover on weekends at Waratah Hills vineyard or Harman Wines

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

• A climate-controlled helicopter with leather seats 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 with offers uninterrupted views over Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory.

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

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