Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour

A Natural harbour with a rich history.

Sydney Harbour is a natural harbour located in Sydney here you will find both the Harbour Bridge and the famous opera house. The harbour is an inlet of the Tasmanian Sea (part of the South Pacific Ocean). In 1786 Captain Arthur Phillip was assigned as commander of a fleet sent out to establish a colony and settlement in Botany Bay. However, he found the site unsuitable and settled in Port Jackson instead, which is now also known as Sydney Harbour. The port is also home to the first European settlements by James Cook in 1770. Because of this Port Jackson has always played a very important role in Sydney’s history and growth.

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Blue Mountains helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure you fly above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and tracking north along the coast. You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the eastern suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world famous Bondi Beach, the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Harbour heads and the world’s largest and most beautiful natural harbour. Entering Sydney Harbour, you will fly past the Sydney Opera House on descent for the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, flanked by the skyscrapers of North Sydney on the right and the Circular Quay/Sydney CBD on the left you will track the Parramatta River before coming to the Parramatta CBD, the geographical centre of Sydney. Your pilot will set course to the West as you slowly start to climb in elevation. The Blue Mountains in all their glory are ahead of you and uncover some of their visual secrets that you can only ever appreciate from the air. You will see the famous Three Sisters and the unforgiving sandstone cliff faces that encompass the Jamison Valley. See the cascading Wentworth Falls as their crystal clear waters drop into the abyss before coming to a gentle end at the sandstone valley floor. The uniquely Australian eucalyptus forests stretch forever as you head South to Sydney’s water catchment area, the Warragamba Dam. It is truly amazing that you can go from Australia’s largest city to an area so remote that only seeing is believing. Returning via Sydney’s South Western suburbs and the Sydney Olympic Site this amazing flight is bound to exceed even the highest expectations.

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Sydney by Night helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

A completely new flying experience. See Sydney from the air after dark, the millions of sparkling lights illuminating the city and its surrounds as you fly in style on board our exclusive twin engined Eurocopter EC135 helicopter – your limousine in the sky. Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline and all the city lights, on climb to 1500 feet you will track towards the Sydney CBD, the multitude of colours from all the city lights contrasted by the darkness of the harbour. Your experienced pilot will guide the helicopter to the east of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, before tracking over towards Manly and then returning back to the Sydney CBD before making a turn and heading back to the airport.

30 minutes

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Sydney Grand helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, the Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure, you fly above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and track north along the coast. You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the Eastern Suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world-famous Bondi Beach, the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Heads. From the entrance to Sydney Harbour, the flight path will continue north passing the golden sands of Manly and Curl Curl Beaches en route to Dee Why and Long Reef. We fly towards the yachts-filled waters of Middle Harbour, as you look down at the traffic crawling along the Spit Bridge and then onwards into the awe-inspiring Sydney Harbour giving you a view of icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, Manly Beach and Sydney’s most exclusive real estate addresses. Looking towards the horizon you can see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world-renowned Blue Mountains. On our way back to the heliport we will fly past some of Sydney’s great sporting arenas including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, as well as Randwick Racecourse.

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Sydney Harbour helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, the Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure, you fly above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and track north along the coast. You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the eastern suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world-famous Bondi Beach, the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Harbour heads and the world’s largest and most beautiful natural harbour. We fly towards the magnificent Sydney Harbour giving you an unforgettable view of icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay and Manly Cove. Looking towards the horizon you can see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world-renowned heritage listed Blue Mountains. On our way back to the heliport we will fly past some of Sydney’s great sporting arenas including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, as well as Randwick Racecourse.