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Fly from Melbourne to the Bellarine Peninsula for a private landing at Jack Rabbit Vineyard, a four-hour escape of 35-minute scenic flight, three-course fine dining and matching cool-climate wines. Ideal for food-and-wine travelers who want a fast, dramatic arrival to a vineyard lunch.
Fly from Melbourne to the Bellarine Peninsula for a private landing at Jack Rabbit Vineyard, a four-hour escape of 35-minute scenic flight, three-course fine dining and matching cool-climate wines. Ideal for food-and-wine travelers who want a fast, dramatic arrival to a vineyard lunch.
You lift off over Melbourne and the city shrinks: glass towers, the ribbon of the Yarra and the marina of Docklands sliding beneath the helicopter’s hush. At 1,500 feet the CBD is a pattern of blocks, then the plane of Port Phillip opens and the Bellarine Peninsula unfurls—green vineyard rows and ragged coastline drawing you toward Jack Rabbit.
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Operated by Rotor One - Melbourne Helicopter Rides · Portarlington, Victoria
You lift off over Melbourne and the city shrinks: glass towers, the ribbon of the Yarra and the marina of Docklands sliding beneath the helicopter’s hush. At 1,500 feet the CBD is a pattern of blocks, then the plane of Port Phillip opens and the Bellarine Peninsula unfurls—green vineyard rows and ragged coastline drawing you toward Jack Rabbit.
Jack Rabbit sits on the northern flank of the Bellarine, a cool-climate patchwork shaped by volcanic soils and proximity to Port Phillip Bay. The region’s geology—old basalt flows and sandy coastal deposits—helps produce crisp Pinots and mineral-driven Chardonnays. The winery is part of the peninsula’s recent shift from grazing to small-scale viticulture and fine food, with chefs blending native proteins and contemporary techniques (expect smoked kangaroo, confit duck and seasonal vegetable plates, plus vegan options).
The landing itself feels theatrical: a private strip, Bose headsets on, and immediate views of vines and water. Lunch is three courses with matching Jack Rabbit wines—Pinot Grigio, Rosé and a Cabernet Shiraz among the house highlights.
Practicalities: departures are typically from Melbourne heliports; flight time to Jack Rabbit is about 35 minutes each way, with a total experience around four hours. Bookings ask for weight and dietary info; all sales are final and operations can be weather-dependent. Wear comfortable shoes and a windproof layer for the landing. Bring a camera with a polarizer for glare off the bay, and plan any onward travel from Geelong or Melbourne—both make sensible bases for the Bellarine.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking at the vineyard and short steps to the helicopter
The scenic flight to Jack Rabbit is about 35 minutes each way; the full experience is roughly four hours including lunch.
Yes—Jack Rabbit offers vegan and gluten-free options when requested in advance; include dietary needs when booking.
Flights are weather-dependent; the operator will cancel or reschedule in unsafe conditions—check the cancellation policy at booking (this product lists all sales final but may cancel for weather).
Flights typically depart from a Melbourne heliport; your booking confirmation will list the exact departure point and check-in instructions.
The Bellarine Peninsula has a maritime and agricultural history; basalt flows and coastal sands attracted pastoralism and, more recently, boutique viticulture and tourism.
Vineyards on the Bellarine increasingly practice reduced-chemical viticulture and water-sensitive management to protect coastal wetlands and bay health.
Rotor One - Melbourne Helicopter Rides operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You lift off over Melbourne and the city shrinks: glass towers, the ribbon of the Yarra and the marina of Docklands sliding beneath the helicopter’s hush. At 1,500 feet the CBD is a pattern of blocks, then the plane of Port Phillip opens and the Bellarine Peninsula unfurls—green vineyard rows and ragged coastline drawing you toward Jack Rabbit.
You lift off over Melbourne and the city shrinks: glass towers, the ribbon of the Yarra and the marina of Docklands sliding beneath the helicopter’s hush. At 1,500 feet the CBD is a pattern of blocks, then the plane of Port Phillip opens and the Bellarine Peninsula unfurls—green vineyard rows and ragged coastline drawing you toward Jack Rabbit.
Jack Rabbit sits on the northern flank of the Bellarine, a cool-climate patchwork shaped by volcanic soils and proximity to Port Phillip Bay. The region’s geology—old basalt flows and sandy coastal deposits—helps produce crisp Pinots and mineral-driven Chardonnays. The winery is part of the peninsula’s recent shift from grazing to small-scale viticulture and fine food, with chefs blending native proteins and contemporary techniques (expect smoked kangaroo, confit duck and seasonal vegetable plates, plus vegan options).
The landing itself feels theatrical: a private strip, Bose headsets on, and immediate views of vines and water. Lunch is three courses with matching Jack Rabbit wines—Pinot Grigio, Rosé and a Cabernet Shiraz among the house highlights.
Practicalities: departures are typically from Melbourne heliports; flight time to Jack Rabbit is about 35 minutes each way, with a total experience around four hours. Bookings ask for weight and dietary info; all sales are final and operations can be weather-dependent. Wear comfortable shoes and a windproof layer for the landing. Bring a camera with a polarizer for glare off the bay, and plan any onward travel from Geelong or Melbourne—both make sensible bases for the Bellarine.