Take to the skies with Sydney Helitours’ Pubs Heli Tour, combining spectacular aerial views of Sydney Harbour with craft beer tastings and a gourmet lunch in Hunter Valley. This seven-hour journey offers a fresh way to experience one of Australia’s top wine and beer regions.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; the experience involves light walking between venues.
Wildlife
History
Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine region, with vineyards dating back to the early 19th century.
Conservation
Sydney Helitours adheres to strict environmental standards to minimize noise pollution and supports sustainable practices in Hunter Valley's vineyards.
Sydney Helitours
Take to the skies with Sydney Helitours’ Pubs Heli Tour, combining spectacular aerial views of Sydney Harbour with craft beer tastings and a gourmet lunch in Hunter Valley. This seven-hour journey offers a fresh way to experience one of Australia’s top wine and beer regions.
Sydney Helitours is a helicopter tour operator based in Mascot, New South Wales. The company specialises in shared and private scenic flights, doors‑off adventures, winery transfers and guided regional tours. From short 20‑minute harbour joy flights to extended 90‑minute scenic journeys over the Blue Mountains, Sydney Helitours offers a range of experiences tailored for tourists, locals and groups.
Popular trips include Sydney Harbour flights (shared and private), the doors‑off Sydney Harbour Adventure, the Sydney Heli Grand Flight, Hunter Valley Lunch Tour options with gourmet three‑course meals and cellar‑door experiences, and Blue Mountains scenic and eco tours. The operator also runs unique experiences such as the Pubs Heli Tour, the Walkabout Wildlife Tour to Walkabout Wildlife Park, and Hunter Valley Two Cellar Door Lunch Tour transfers.
Many tours combine aerial sightseeing with on‑ground experiences—wine tastings, gourmet lunches, wildlife encounters and luxury 4WD exploration in the Blue Mountains. Flights depart from Mascot, providing direct access to Sydney Harbour, the northern beaches, Hunter Valley and the UNESCO World Heritage‑listed Blue Mountains. Pricing, availability and booking details vary by trip; prospective passengers can choose shared seats or private charters depending on the experience. All flight durations and itineraries are listed with each product. Sydney Helitours presents a straightforward way to see Sydney’s coastline, iconic landmarks and regional landscapes by helicopter, making it simple to add a high-impact aerial element to a day trip, special occasion or bucket‑list adventure. Detailed itineraries and duration information are provided for each tour to help passengers plan and book confidently online today.
Base Location
Mascot, NSW
Departures from Sydney's Mascot area
Tours Offered
12
Shared and private flight options
Flight Durations
20–90 min
Short joyflights to scenic flights
Destinations
Harbour, Hunter, Blue
Iconic Sydney and regional landscapes
Reserve shared seats or private charters for Sydney Harbour, Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains and specialty tours — limited availability on popular dates.
Weigh-in Requirements
Provide accurate body weight at booking—safety limits on helicopter capacity are strict.
Age Restrictions
Participants must be 18 or older to consume alcohol and join the tasting sessions.
Arrive Early
Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in and safety briefing.
Limit Personal Items
No selfie sticks or large bags allowed on board for safety reasons.
Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from glare during sunny flights.
summer
Light jacket
Flights can get cool, especially in the morning or at elevation.
fall
Comfortable shoes
Wear closed-toe shoes for walking safely around vineyards and pubs.
Camera or smartphone
Capture stunning aerial shots and scenic moments throughout the trip.