Category: Helicopters

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Adrenalin Infusions for Everyone!

It’s getting chilly, the woolen socks are making appearances…perhaps there is even a bathrobe in the picture. All around us people are curling up with blankets, good books and steaming cups. Cosy, yes; but also, insufferably dull. If you want to turn up the heat this winter, sign up with Pterodactyl Helicopters for one of our scorching hot Adrenalin Experiences.

Our selection of high-powered shenanigans is a thrill seekers most exciting dream come true – whether you fancy skimming over raging waters in a low flying chopper, always wanted to race in a V8 supercar, or want to live your ultimate wartime pilot reenactment fantasy – Pterodactyl Helicopters can make it happen – NOW.

#1 Helicopter V8 Experience – All your big boy (and girl) toys in one tidy package

Time to strap yourself in for the ride of a lifetime. Pterodactyl Helicopter has taken the two best things…in the world, basically, and made them into a day out that will leave every revhead worth their salt giddy with glee (being giddy can be macho, we promise). This day out includes helicopter transfer from our Lake Manchester Hangar to the Queensland Raceway for a couple of epic laps in the skilled company of our very own racecar driver – and a flight back. If you have any stomach left at the end of your laps, we’ll even throw in some low flying, if you ask very nicely.

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#2 Low Level Helicopter Adventure – or Whitewater Rafting is for Beginners

Heading out into the scenic wild from our Kholo base, Pterodactyl Helicopters takes you on a heart-stopping ride along the trusty old Brisbane River…which you will be pleased to find has about as many sharp turns as a top-notch rollercoaster. We offer the Fernvale Run, approximately 25 minutes of low flying madness; and the Wivenhoe Run, almost a whole hour of non-stop adrenalin rush.

Of course, if water is not your friend and you feel the need to get some extra kicks up high…

#3 Helicopter V8 Warbird Experience

This outstanding adventure is basically an extension of #1 aka the regular Helicopter V8 Experience. The difference – and it is a substantial difference indeed – is that in between riding a chopper and riding shotgun in a V8 car, you get to reenact the iconic dogfights between the American P40 Kittyhawk and the Japanese Zero Fighter Planes. Holy mackerel, we hear you say? You betcha, holy mackerel.
You, a mate, two YAK52s, loops, evasive maneuvers and even some smoke when you get hit – if this does not blow your mind, we’re sorry, you have no mind to blow.

Contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and sign up one – or all- of our unforgettable Adrenalin Experiences. We’re ready when you are!

Country Pub Crawl…in a Helicopter

It’s cooling down and that means, of course, one thing above all: we can now get out and about without fear of sunstroke or generally being roasted to a crisp. Time to explore the great South-East at your leisure and in perfect, mild Queensland winter temperatures. Time to celebrate our beautiful home state – and what better way to do so than embark on a traditional Aussie country pub crawl?
Actually, there is a better way; or at the very least a variation: a high-flying helicopter pub crawl!

Yes, the noble pub crawl is a long-standing Australian tradition; but that does not mean that it can’t be jazzed up by throwing a private aircraft into the mix. At Pterodactyl Helicopters we have a long-standing tradition of our own, come to think of it; taking a very good thing (read: journey from one watering hole to the next) and turning it into an exquisite thing (read: journey in a state-of-the-art helicopter from one hand-picked deluxe watering hole to the next).
If you and your mates (standard tours cater for 2-6 passengers) feel as though it is time you upped your game a little, at least where pub crawling is concerned, this package is going to deliver beyond your wildest expectations.

Pterodactyl Helicopters number one priority is, naturally, to shout our customers an unforgettably good time – and the country pub crawl by helicopter has proven to be one of our all-time winning tours in that regard.
Firstly, it removes all the unpleasant side effects of a regular pub crawl. There is no need for a designated driver, there is no waiting on taxis or public transport and there is no bumping into unwanted hangers on about town. Also, there will be no horrendous hang-over, as our passengers are limited to one beer (or wine or cider…) per venue for safety reasons. After all, it would be a bit of a downer if someone got up to silly antics at 5000 feet above the ground and took a tumble – but, before you moan, consider just how intoxicating the flight experience in itself will be.

Secondly, we remove the bothersome element of choice. You know how there is often no agreeing on where to head next?  With Pterodactyl Helicopters you need only head from bar to chopper and chopper to bar – we will have a circuit of five exceptional country pubs ready for your enjoyment. Our current favourites include, but are by no means limited to, Sundowner Saloon, Dugandan Hotel, Royal Hotel Harrisville, Mulgowie Hotel, Peak Pub, The Glamorganvale Hotel, Pumpyard Bar and Brewery, Porters Plainland Tavern, The V Hotel Veresdale, The Bearded Dragon and The Scenic Rim Brewery.

Our country pub crawl by helicopter will take most of your day, running from about 9.30am to 4.30pm – and if you want to safe time and have sufficient space in the yard, we’ll even pick you and your fellow crawlers up straight from home. Yes, in the helicopter.

Contact us today and get ready to crawl like…well…an eagle. We look forward to flying with you soon.

Town and Country Scenic Flights

So, you think Brisbane, Ipswich and their surroundings have no surprises left in store for you? You are, dare we say it, a little bored with them? Pterodactyl Helicopters invites you to challenge your perceptions with a true change of perspective – a birds’ perspective to be exact.
Whether you are longing to see the ever-expanding sprawl of the Ipswich CBD from above, want to see the Brisbane skyline like you never have before, or feel the need to reconnect with nature from high above – we have scenic helicopter flights for you, no matter what your preference.

 

Pterodactyl Helicopters currently offer two urban scenic helicopter tours:

 

Brisbane City Scenic Flight
Soar high above the Queensland capital, taking in the vast urban sprawl from the Western edge all the way to the CBD.
We will fly you over the Southbank precinct, giving you plenty of photo opportunities.
You will never look at little old Brisbane the same way once you’ve seen it from above!

 

Ipswich City Sights
If you think Ipswich has very little to offer in terms of sights and landmarks, you will find you are gravely mistaken.
Pterodactyl Helicopters scenic flight over Ipswich is short, sweet and unforgettable – and will leave you with a whole new appreciation for this mini-metropolis on the edge of Brisbane.

 

If you’d rather get out of town for a while, leaving the concrete jungle behind and soaking up some of South-East Queensland most spectacular natural vistas, check out our scenic nature helicopter flights:

 

Wivenhoe Dam Scenic Flight
Wivenhoe Dam, located just 80 km from the Brisbane CBD, is a true example of engineering genius. Located on the Brisbane River and supplying the majority of Brisbane’s water, Wivenhoe Dam is an integral part of our everyday – so it seems high time to appreciate it from up close.
Pterodactyl Helicopters will take you over the reservoir, the size of which will astound you when you take in its entirety from up high. We also take you for a spin over the Splityard Creek power station before returning to base.

 

Flinders Peak Scenic Flight
Chances are you have already seen Flinders Peak from a distance, if you have ever been up on Mount Coot-tha.
Flinders Peak is the highest mountain in the greater Brisbane area and part of the Teviot Range.
The sheer expanse of natural beauty you will experience on this tour is a little outrageous; in fact, if you’ve ever had a ‘flying dream’ this is the closest you will get to it in real life.

Whether you soar high above the mean streets of Brisbane or Ipswich or prefer to take a spin over a gorgeous natural setting – Pterodactyl Helicopters are ready for action and look forward to dazzling you.
Contact us today to book your scenic helicopter flight and experience town and country as you never have before.

 

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Soulfood and Solitude

Could there possibly be anything more romantic that being abandoned on a beautiful, secluded, completely empty beach with the one you love? No one around for miles and miles and nothing to do but be together…swoon alert, possibly even cherry red swoon alert. That said, Pterodactyl Helicopters have worked out something just a tiny bit better than waiting for either a passing ship or a slow death – because really, once the thrill of danger wears off, mortal peril is no longer a turn on.
Our Island Getaway package takes all the best parts of being marooned and adds some convenient luxury, such as picnic baskets and private helicopter transport.
Presto – perfection!

If you want to whisk your boy or girl Friday away on an adventure they won’t soon forget, the Island Getaway can’t be beat. You’ll get all the delights of being solo – certain special someone excepted, of course – on one of Australia’s most glorious beaches, Stradbroke Island, to be precise; but Pterodactyl’s dedicated team will turn your Robinson Crusoe into Robinso Cruisy, as we take care of all the little details that make a day out truly special.

The Island Getaway gives you three hours to eat, drink and explore your private picnic spot; whether you’d prefer a breakfast on the beach or feel more like a picnic lunch is entirely up to you. In fact, this whole experience is about taking it easy and letting us do all the work.
Depending on what is most convenient for you, you can board your private aircraft at our Lake Manchester Hangar, the Ipswich Helipad or the Archerfield Aerodrome; or, if you feel like a being a little extra-extra-extravagant, we can even pick you up straight from home. Yes, in a helicopter. Provided you have sufficient landing space.

Pterodactyl Helicopters will provide you with a gourmet picnic, a bottle of wine included (naturally!), and a souvenir hamper that will come in handy for all your future picnic adventures.
We will get you in the mood by taking you the scenic route to Stradbroke Island, setting your hearts aflutter with some of the most spectacular vista’s the great South-East has to offer; leave you to love it up to your hearts content; and finally, fly you home over the sprawling Brisbane outskirts, giving you one last taste of being above it all…even if it’s only for a little while.

If you want to have a spectacular picnic but don’t feel like cooking and hunting for hours for a suitable carpark before hiking with your meal to a spot you presumed would be private, that turns out to be rammed with canoodling teenagers; contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and treat yourself to the ultimate picnic experience. We guarantee you’ll be all by yourself and there won’t be a vegemite sandwich in sight.

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Glamorous Getaway Ahead

When was the last time you treated your special someone and yourself to some quality one-on-one time? And now, Netflix and chill does not count. We are talking about time spent with each other, away from the everyday drudgery, indulging in something…well…new and exciting. Together.
If the honest answer is something along the lines of “I don’t recall” never fear; firstly, you’re not alone, because finding the time to organize and execute even the shortest mini-break can be really, really hard – and secondly, Pterodactyl Helicopters has just the overnight getaway package you are looking for.

The genius switch is never off in our entertainment headquarters, true, but that does not mean we cannot outdo ourselves once in a while.
Our Fly In/Drive Out Country Escapes are one excellent example of what happens when all the right ingredients come together to create one outrageously amazing recipe for success.
Here’s how it works:

First, you and your beloved choose one of our partner retreats…yes, this is the hard part. We are currently offering getaways to Scenic Rim View Cottages, Spicers Peak Lodge, Branell Homestead, Woodlands of Marburg, Bunyip Cottages, Stockton Rise Country Retreat and Spicers Hidden Vale. All of our select destinations offer luxurious accommodation in a beautiful setting; so if you can’t decide, feel free to solve the matter by tossing a coin. With Pterodactyl Helicopters’ options, you can’t lose either way.
Once the tricky bit is out of the way, all you need to do is choose dates that suit you and get ready for the time of your life.

The Fly In/ Drive Out experience begins with a scenic flight from your nominated pick-up location (Brisbane Airport, City Hotels, Archerfield, Ipswich CBD and our Lake Manchester Hangar are the staple pick-up spots; however, we can be quite flexible if you have somewhere else in mind). No matter where you choose to go, we will make sure you see all the best bits along the way while we get you there in style.

At your destination you will be met with sparkling wine and delicious cheese – a little precursor to the gourmet three-course dinner also included in this package – and your own (or hired) car, to give you the freedom to properly explore your new surroundings at your leisure.

But how did the car get there? we hear you ask. Well…either one of Pterodactyl Helicopters’ dedicated ground crew goes for a road trip while you enjoy the view from above OR – and we’re really quite pleased with this solution – you get one of your mates to drive it up for you, with the incentive that we will take him home in the helicopter, free of charge. (Note: We have found this to be a very effective incentive indeed).

Whether you stay one night or two, this mini-break is guaranteed to leave you refreshed, inspired and feeling a little like one of those power couple that jet about in private aircrafts…in short, you’ll be feeling the love.
To book your glamourous getaway, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today. We look forward to flying with you soon!

Here Comes the Bride…in a Helicopter?!

Planning your autumn or winter wedding and are looking to make a big entrance worthy of the big day?
Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, good news: Pterodactyl Helicopters are standing by to make your big entrance the stuff of absolute legend, with their tried and true Wedding Transfer package.

Arriving at your wedding in style is traditionally important. Horse-drawn carriages, vintage cars, white steeds, elephants…well, maybe not so many elephants…regardless, the arrival at the wedding venue (be it a church, a golf course or a beach) sets the tone for the celebration.
As you can imagine, arriving in a chartered helicopter sets a pretty awesome tone.

Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Wedding Transfers give you the opportunity to make an epic entrance at your wedding. Stun your guests as you emerge in all your to-be-wed splendour from a state of the art chopper – and make yourself feel like a rock star on your special day. We assure you, our team specialises in making you feel like royalty.

With Pterodactyl Helicopters getting to the helipad is half the fun on your wedding day. We will come and collect you and your arrival party by limousine and chauffeur you to the nearest helipad in style, including sparkling beverages and plenty of photo opportunities.
And no, you don’t have to worry about the rotor blades messing up your wedding hair – because although it seems unlikely, we at Pterodactyl are sensitive souls who understand a woman’s need to be immaculate as a bride. In order to keep you looking glorious, we won’t start your private chopper up until you and your party are safely inside and we won’t let you back out at your destination until the coast is clear. Also, we will of course let you pose for photos in front of your aerial wedding carriage to your heart’s content.

 Now, would you like to hear the best part about our Wedding Transfers? Yes, hard to believe that there could be anything to top being flown to your own wedding; however, what make Pterodactyl Helicopters’ aerial wedding transfers truly special is our bad weather contingency plan.
While we sincerely hope that your wedding day will be bathed in beautiful, bright sunshine, there is no way to guarantee this, considering how temperamental Queensland weather can be. As we don’t want you to worry about transport alternatives, costs and deposits on your wedding day, Pterodactyl Helicopters guarantees you a full limousine transport package for you and your bridal party if we are unable to fly you there. You’re helicopter transfer deposit is sure to cover the cost of the limousine, so you don’t have to worry about a thing and will still arrive in style.

 So, for a flying start to your married life and a spectacular entrance that won’t be forgotten in a rush, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today. We look forward to doing our bit to make your special day extra-special.

Let Us Entertain You!

So, you have been tasked with organising a big and rather important group event, have you? It’s rough. Let your guard down for a minute and the next thing you know you are responsible for shouting up to 50 people a good time.
If you know it’s time to do something different, feel the need to blow everyone’s expectations out of the water – yet have absolutely no idea what shape all this excellence should take, fear not.
Fear NOT, we say, for Pterodactyl Helicopters is swooping in once more to safe the day with our tours for groups and conferences.

When you choose Pterodactyl Helicopters as your chief amusement supplier (yes, that is the technical term, thank you) you can truly kick back and relax as we take care of everything.
You need accommodation arranged in a beautiful yet convenient location? We’ve got you covered.
You are looking for a range of thrilling activities for your group to partake in? Not a problem.
You would like your group to wine and dine on locally farmed and produced delicacies? So do we.
You feel as though a your day out needs a bit extra oomph, like a lap in a V8 car? We can do that.
You think no day is complete without a joy flight in a chopper? Guess what – we agree. Wholeheartedly.

Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Group and Conference Tours extend far beyond our specialty of helicopter flight. Over the years we’ve amassed a huge variety of partner businesses – and you are now free to choose amongst their exciting offers to put together the perfect group experience.
Whether you are looking to boost morale at the office, want to host a family reunion to go down in the history books, or wish to throw your favourite child the best 21st birthday of all time – we will help you put together the perfect package.

We know many businesses claim to have the elusive “something for everyone” but Pterodactyl Helicopters actually does:
Our partner products include days out in country pubs, stretch limousines for stylish transport closer to the ground, drayhorse shires, the Story Bridge Climb, breweries in the Outback…the list goes on an on.
Depending on your numbers and your timeframe, we will create a personalised itinerary, making sure that every moment of your special day is a highlight in itself.

Our Group and Conference Packages all include full return transport from your destination of choice, so there is no need to draw straws to determine the unlucky designated driver. Once Pterodactyl Helicopters take over, there is nothing left to do than let yourself be swept up in the excitement of it all and have a grand time. Plus, you will be forever known as the legend who organised the best get together in living memory…the credit, we promise, will be all yours.

If you are ready to get planning and make a big impression with your next big social or work event, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today. We look forward to entertaining you soon.

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Introducing: Heli-Golf!

If there is one thing, we simply do not tolerate at Pterodactyl Helicopters, it’s boredom. Of course, if you have a small fleet of state-of-the-art helicopters at your disposal, you really don’t have an excuse to be bored…so we really are living the dream.
One of the biggest perks of our job is to come up with new and exciting airborne adventures; and we are pretty confident that our latest brainwave is going to sweep you off your feet:
Heli-Golf!
Yes, we are serious.
And yes, it is as awesome as it sounds.

If you are a golfing enthusiast, you are probably well aware that South-East Queensland, particularly the Scenic Rim area, is a veritable cornucopia of golfing greens.
In fact, there are so many excellent options that choosing one golf course to visit can sometimes feel a little overwhelming.
What can you do?  We hear you ask. There is just not enough time in a single day to drive from one course to the next and still have time to play…
True – unless of course you ditch conventional transport and hire yourself a helicopter.

Our brand-spanking new Scenic Rim Helicopter Golf Packages are basically any avid golfers’ wildest dream come true – and if you are also an aviation enthusiast…well…you might as well have died and gone to heaven.
Pterodactyl Helicopters are taking you golf course hopping – chartering you to not one but three of the finest golfing greens the Scenic Rim has to offer.

To make your choice of golf courses a little easier, we have narrowed our flight list down to the top five golf locations of the area:

All that is left for you to do now is to select your top three picks, name your pick up location (Brisbane City, Gold Coast, your hotel or Sanctuary Cove) and refrain from exploding with anticipation until the great day of golfing arrives.
Because golf is not quite as speedy a game as, let’s say squash, our tour allows for a leisurely three holes on each of the courses, meaning that you get in a full game – just not all at the same course.

The Scenic Rim Helicopter Golf Packages include green fees at all three golf courses of your choice, golf club hire, scenic flights along some of the most spectacular panoramas of the greater South-East and, naturally, a leisurely return helicopter flight. Oh, and also lunch.
You may have noticed that no golf cart hire is mentioned – it’s because you are essentially trading the rickety little cart for a luxurious, air-conditioned, private helicopter. It does simply not get any more Rock’n’Roll that that.

So, dust of your best golfing shoes, don your aviator sunnies and head out for an epic day of flying and putting in the Scenic Rim. Contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and be one of the first to sample our heli-golf experience. We look forward to flying with you soon!

New Wineries to Explore by Air

Pterodactyl Helicopters has a reputation for putting together a seriously fab lunch tour – very true – but resting on laurels of past glories simply is not our style; so we have upped our game and scouted some new locations for our helicopter lunch extravaganzas.

Don’t worry, the concept remains the same (after all, you don’t fix something that ain’t broken):
Pterodactyl Helicopters new and improved lunch tours will still take you to your destination of choice via the long, slow and outrageously scenic route. In fact, our pilots have done some aerial reconnaissance and are now confident that when it comes to getting the most of the natural beauty along the way to our new favourite lunch locations, it’s literally their way of the highway.
And, yes, if you have a suitable landing site, we will still pick you up at home – because there is really nothing more Rock’n’Roll than strolling down the front steps and hopping into your private chopper waiting to take you to lunch.

After careful deliberation, the team at Pterodactyl Helicopters has selected six fantastic new wineries as your potential lunch destinations:

Ø  Sirromet Wines – one of the best known wineries in the Brisbane region, hidden away in beautiful Mount Cotton. Sirromet Wines plays has hosted countless infamous music acts – including Cindy Lauper – and is the ideal place to live out your private Rockstar fantasy.

Ø  Ocean View Estates Winery & Restaurant – a magical place that proves that family run business can offer all the contemporary coolness you can ask for. With boutique wines, craft beers and delicious food from locally sourced ingredients, this gorgeous getaway is a gourmet’s dream come true.

Ø  Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm – bringing you the best of rural charms, fabulous wine and the magic of lavender fields…forever. Combining 5-Star cuisine, spectacular beverages and the surreal experience of dining surrounded by an infinite purple ocean, this Fassifern Valley gem is the ideal place to unwind.

Ø  Albert River Wines – allows you to travel back to colonial times while offering you food, beverages and comforts to exceed modern standards. This genuine heritage venue with it’s sweeping verandahs and incredible views will thrill you just as much as the helicopter journey.

Ø  O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards – right in the depth of the glorious Lamington National Park, this delightful daytrip destination is quite simply stunning. The incredible quality of the wine, delightful staff and outstanding food are really only icing on the cake.

Ø  Woongooroo Estate Winery – will give you a whole new perspective on Mount Archer and the artistry of its winemakers. One of the first Somerset Valley Vineyards, Woongooroo Estate is a must for any serious connoisseur.

All of Flying Winery Lunch Tours include a three-course gourmet meal, a bottle of wine per couple and a cellar door wine tasting.

If a long lunch is long overdue, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and book the lunch of a lifetime. We look forward to flying with you soon!