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Western Ridge and Valley Floor 20 Minute Flight
Book this 20 minute Barossa helicopter tour to fly over the Western Ridge and Valley Floor with views of Australia’s top wineries.
What to expect
From gorgeous vineyards, rolling plains to famous wineries and farms, enjoy serene sights and scenery from the air as you leave our base in the Hoffnungsthal Valley and cruise past the charming township of Lyndoch. Here our journey veers right to fly along the western ridge of the Barossa Valley where you will see the hauntedly beautiful vast plains that make up the mid-north area whilst viewing contouring vineyards, rolling hills and the palm tree studded roads that lead to Historic Seppeltsfield Winery.
As you continue your air adventure towards Nuriootpa, your pilot will point out Maggie Beer’s farm and the famous Penfold’s Winery, before flying down the valley floor over Tanunda where you can see the stunning old buildings of Chateau Tanunda and many beautiful old churches.
There’s even more to see further south where you will enjoy a spectacular view over Jacob’s Winery, which is home to some of the largest wine tanks in Australia, with each tank holding up to 1.4 million litres of wine. From there your flight takes you to the southern end of the Barossa, past the town of Lyndoch, over the Barossa Goldfields and the Whispering Wall returning finally to our base in the tranquil Hoffnungsthal Valley.
What's included
- 20 minute private scenic helicopter flight
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Experienced local pilots
- Window seats
Visit date
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Note
- All participants must be over the age of 18 for the tour
- Tours require 2 participants to run and can take no more than 3 passengers
- All flights have weight restrictions, are subject to weather and aircraft availability
- Maximum individual weight is 130kg
- All up combined maximum passenger weight is 270kg
How It Works
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Time
- Flights run seven days a week, excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day
- Available between 10am and 3:45pm
- This flight is 20 minutes in duration, with an additional 10 minute safety briefing
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.
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- I confirm that the maximum individual weight per passenger is 130kg.
