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Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley from the sky with a luxury half-day flight and gourmet winery lunch. Experience stunning aerial views, award-winning wines, and local seasonal cuisine for an unforgettable adventure.
Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley from the sky with a luxury half-day flight and gourmet winery lunch. Experience stunning aerial views, award-winning wines, and local seasonal cuisine for an unforgettable adventure.
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Operated by HeliGo · Tyabb, Victoria
Victoria’s Yarra Valley is among Australia’s most celebrated wine regions, known for its rolling vineyard hills, cool climate varietals, and gourmet food experiences. This unique half-day tour offers adventure-seekers an unmatched perspective—taking off from Tyabb Airport, just south of Melbourne, you’ll board a luxury helicopter or light aircraft for a scenic flight northeast over the Mornington Peninsula and the Dandenong Ranges. From this aerial vantage point, the patchwork of vineyards, orchards, and forested hills stretches invitingly beneath you, a visual feast of green expanses and winding watercourses.
As your aircraft descends directly onto a carefully selected vineyard estate in the heart of the Yarra Valley, your senses will shift from panoramic skies to intimate terroir. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of locally crafted wine before settling into a leisurely lunch featuring seasonal produce sourced from the region. The Yarra Valley’s cool climate lends itself to producing exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and sampling these alongside fresh, farm-to-table dishes enhances the authentic regional experience.
This tour stands out for combining sophisticated luxury with the raw beauty of Victoria’s countryside. The flight itself is piloted by experienced professionals who share their local knowledge, adding context to the sprawling vineyards and natural landmarks below. Unlike typical ground tours, arriving by air reveals a striking mosaic of vineyards situated among gentle hills and native bushland seldom seen from the ground.
Tyabb Airport provides a comfortable base with free parking and the HeliGo Lounge to relax before your excursion. Whether opting for the nimble Robinson R44 or the spacious Bell Jet Ranger B206, each aircraft offers huge panoramic windows that welcome photographers and sightseeing enthusiasts alike.
The round trip lasts approximately three hours—enough time to savor the flight, indulge in a vineyard gourmet lunch, and return with fresh memories and photo-worthy views. The Yarra Valley itself boasts impressive pale sandstone cliffs, fern-filled gullies, and a vibrant wildlife presence including wallabies and kookaburras, adding to the region’s allure.
For travelers in Melbourne and beyond looking to blend adventure with culinary delight, the Yarra Valley Lunch Half Day Tour is an ideal choice. It highlights the region’s premier viticultural offerings while rewarding guests with a rare sky-high perspective. Bookings are recommended in advance to secure your preferred date, especially during peak harvest months.
Nearby City: Tyabb
easy.
3 hours.
No strenuous activity required; participants should be able to safely board and exit the aircraft with minimal assistance.
The total tour time is approximately 3 hours, including both flights and the winery lunch. Flight durations vary slightly depending on weather and aircraft.
Yes, for safety and aircraft performance, passenger weights must be provided when booking, and combined weight limits apply.
Absolutely! Cameras and smartphones are welcome to capture the flight experience, but please follow crew instructions during takeoff and landing.
Safety comes first; if conditions are unsuitable, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund.
Children aged 12 and over can participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
As flights fill quickly during peak seasons, booking at least two weeks in advance is recommended to secure your preferred date.
The Yarra Valley has been a key wine region since the 19th century, with European settlers establishing vineyards in the 1830s that continue to thrive today.
Yarra Valley wineries actively engage in sustainable viticulture practices, promoting biodiversity and reducing water use to preserve the environment.
HeliGo is a helicopter experience provider based at Tyabb Airport in Tyabb, Victoria. Operating a range of scenic flights and day tours, HeliGo offers departures that showcase the coastal and rural landscapes of southeastern Victoria. Tours include circular scenic flights over the Mornington Peninsula, short scenic routes to Philip Island and Arthurs Seat viewpoints, and longer day tours such as the Yarra Valley lunch flight and a Wilsons Prom day tour with a planned landing and lunch at Gurneys' Cidery. HeliGo’s product range also includes half-day and gourmet lunch options that combine aerial sightseeing with on-ground dining at selected wineries and cideries. The Yarra Valley Lunch Half Day Tour features a visit to a selected winery and a leisurely lunch paired with local and award-winning wines. The Wilson's Prom Day Tour includes aerial views of mountains and beaches and a rustic lunch at Gurneys' Cidery. For those interested in hands-on flying, HeliGo offers the You Fly! Training Introductory Flight, where participants fly with a qualified instructor and receive supervised control time in the helicopter. Flight routes commonly highlight key regional landmarks such as Arthurs Seat, Point Nepean and Cape Schanck Lighthouse. All flights operate from Tyabb Airport and are designed to provide aerial access to vineyards, coastlines and national park scenery without lengthy ground transfers. Information about availability, landing options and meal inclusions is provided for each tour, enabling customers to select flights that match their schedule and interests.
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