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Taste of Flight 4 Minute Scenic Flight
Soar over Hoffnungsthal, one of the first German settlement sites in the Barossa Valley, marvelling at 140-year-old grapevines during this 4-minute flight.
What to expect
Take to the sky on a 4-minute flight over the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley. Flying over our 130-year-old Shiraz vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and other varieties. Grapes from our family farm go into producing some of Penfolds’ Iconic wines.
What's included
- Safety briefing
- Live commentary from your experienced pilot
- Selected flight time
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Note
- Each flight has a minimum of total weight limit including fuel, passengers etc.
- Maximum individual weight is 130kg.
- All up combined maximum passenger weight is 270 kg per flight.
- Accurate weights at time of booking must be supplied.
How It Works
Check in
Boarding Helicopter
Once inside the helicopter
- When you come to the main office, you be greeted by our friendly staff.
- There are some formalities we need to get out of the way before flight. Passenger manifest and safety briefing, these are required by Australian Civil Aviation Law.
- All aspects of YOUR safety will be covered in a safety briefing. Please listen carefully!
- These items need to stay behind: hats, bags, scarves, anything lose (including selfie sticks). Either our staff will care for them or return them to your vehicle.
- Cameras, phones, sunglasses are ok to fly with.
- Our ground crew will escort you to the helicopter, before you board, they will show you where to stand to have your photo taken next to the helicopter. Using YOUR CAMERA or PHONE.
Boarding Helicopter
- The Ground Crew will also determine the best seating arrangements – this is according to individual size/weight. Children will always have their own seat and generally will be in the back seats. Please do not promise the front seat to any person.
Once inside the helicopter
- Once seated, the ground crew will ensure your seat belt is fastened correctly. You will also be assisted with putting on your headset, allowing you to communicate with the other passengers and pilot. The Ground Crew will ensure the doors are closed correctly.
- The pilot will explain what he/she is about to do and when they are ready for take-off. Remember your pilot has done this many times and if you feel a little un-easy, please tell him/her and they will be able to talk through the process as it is all happening. The pilot will point out some of the famous landmarks and icons of the Barossa Valley. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to ask.
- We will land you as close to the venue as physically possible to ensure the "Rockstar" arrival!
- We ask you to remain inside the aircraft until the pilot has shut the aircraft down and opens the doors.
- At this time, the pilot will let you know the departure time from the venue.
- They will then with you inside the venue and introduce you to the staff member who will guide you through your experience.
- After your experience at the winery the pilot will help you back into the aircraft and shut the doors for you.
- Once you are back on the ground at our base, the pilot will once again shut the aircraft down or one of our ground crew will help you disembark and take you back through to our reception where we say our goodbyes!
- Our ground crew can help with local recommendations for lunch or wine tastings. They will ask if you have a local visitor guide.
- We enjoy hearing about your experience! We take pride in helping others enjoy a special milestone, or just seeing the region from above! Please share your comments on Google and TripAdvisor or share your photos on Facebook and Instagram!
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Transfers to/from Barossa Helicopters Helipad
Time
- Flights run seven days a week, excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day
- Flights depart every 10 minutes from 10am with the last flight at 3:30pm
- This flight is 4 minutes in duration, with an additional 10 minute safety briefing
Duration
- 4 minutes
Departure Location
- Barossa Helicopters, 261 Hoffnungsthal Road, Lyndoch, SA 5351
What To Bring
- The helicopters can get quite hot during the Aussie summer months and cooler during the winter months, so dress comfortably.
- If you plan to take photographs we recommend darker colour’s to reduce any window reflections.
- Ladies please wear flatter shoes.
- Hats, bags or any loose clothing are not allowed to be worn in or around the helicopters as they can fly up into the rotors and damage the aircraft. We will be happy to hold any hats or bags for you until you return from your tour.
- We encourage you to bring your phone, camera, or movie camera to help you remember your fabulous time at Barossa Helicopters.
Terms and Conditions
Weather Conditions
- _What happens if the weather is bad?_
- Barossa Helicopters reserves the right to change flights due to weather conditions or other operational considerations. The pilot’s decision is final – regardless of the occasion.
- Your safety and that of our pilot’s and aircraft are the Number 1 Priority!
- If you are travelling long distances to fly, please let us know at time of booking. This way we will discuss a time to make the call if the weather does not look promising.
- Each flight has a minimum of total weight limit including fuel, passengers etc.
- Maximum individual weight is 130kg.
- All up combined maximum passenger weight is 270 kg per flight.
- Accurate weights at time of booking must be supplied.
- _What are the age limits?_
- Children under 100cm tall are not able to fly.
- Each person is required to have their own individual seat regardless of age.
- A child must be able to sit independently on their own seat.
- We do not allow children to sit on laps.
- _Can I bring my dog? NO!_
- Do not bring your pets on to our property!
- This applies to your dog, who you think is human, so please do not be offended if we ask you to take the dog off site.
- We take bio security very seriously. Based on a working farm with livestock and vineyards, we do not want disease being spread.
- Exception to this rule is special needs dogs, BUT they are not allowed to fly.
- _What am I allowed to take on the helicopter?_
- Camera or phone
- On longer flights, water bottle
- _Items that CAN’T fly?_
- Selfie sticks
- Hats
- Bags
- Headscarves, if it is for religious reasons you wear a head scarf, it MUST be pinned on or it DOES NOT fly.
- No loose items
- No Smoking: The Barossa Helicopters base is non-smoking for all clients and customers.
- _Are we guaranteed to see all the sights mentioned in your tour descriptions?_
- You will see every point of interest mentioned in the tours if weather permits.
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10am - 4 Minute Scenic Flight
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12pm - 4 Minute Scenic Flight
1pm - 4 Minute Scenic Flight
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3pm - 4 Minute Scenic Flight
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