Category: Special Flights

Weddings in Ipswich Brisbane and the Scenic Rim

How to Make a Grand Entrance

Pterodactyl Helicopters would like to congratulate you on your impending nuptials – how exciting for you! There’s nothing like the thrill of celebrating love, surrounded by all your nearest and dearest (and a select few you’ve just invited to make them jealous…). That said, there is one way to put a little extra win into your winter wedding:  making a grand entrance in a helicopter.

On your wedding day, you deserve to feel like you own everything. After all, if tying the knot doesn’t constitute a special occasion, then what does? And why shouldn’t you put as much thought into the moment of your arrival – especially after spending months selecting the best of everything, from clothes to flowers? The perfect arrival at your venue could very well turn out the cherry on top of the spotless icing of an already delectable cake – and our wedding transfer packages come with a perfection guarantee.

Pterodactyl Helicopters has racked up quite a bit of wedding experience over the years, and we understand that while weddings are an ultimately joyous occasion, they can also be very, very stressful. Part of our mission, when you book us to take care of your wedding transfer, is to take all anxieties you may have about getting from point A to point B away and replacing them with pure, unadulterated glee at how well everything is going.

Our wedding transfer packages include limousine pick-up from your base, transfer to our helipad and then a helicopter ride to your wedding venue, for the lucky newlyweds to be and anyone else they may want to take along.
That’s right, if you wish to fly all the bridesmaids, groomsmen, grandparents and flower girls in by helicopter, Pterodactyl Helicopters is only too happy to oblige. We may have to make multiple trips, depending on your numbers, but this is a challenge we’ll rise to without hesitation.

Of course, no matter how thoroughly you’ve planned your wedding, the only wild-card remaining – as ever- is the weather. And, while it might be your childhood dream to arrive at your wedding in a chartered chopper, it should not outweigh concerns for your safety. However, the least Pterodactyl Helicopters can do is to remove all worries about a Plan B, should the weather be too inclement to fly.
The deposit for your helicopter flight will simply be appropriated to cover a deluxe limousine transport to your venue and you will incur no further cost. If you can’t have a chopper, we figured a limo is the next best thing.

Pterodactyl Helicopters wedding transfers will give you a head-start on wedded bliss. Little touches like a glass of bubbly at the helipad and plenty of time to take pictures looking glorious in front of your private aircraft (yes, you will look glorious, we won’t start up the helicopter before you’re safely insane, lest we ruin your hair), will ensure you’re special day is off to a flying start.

To make your wedding entrance very grand indeed, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today. We look forward to flying you down the isle soon.

Gourmet Picnic Extravaganza

If you go into the woods today…
We all know the song, don’t we? It’s a classic, just like the age-old tradition of picnicking itself.
Now, as the weather is growing milder and we don’t have to worry about burning to a crisp every time we leave the house, the picnic season is very much open.
At Pterodactyl Helicopters we simply adore picnics, nearly as much as we love aviation – so we have decided to combine the two and create a package that guarantees romance, solitude and private air travel.

If you are looking to impress a special someone with a day out they won’t forget in a hurry, our Gourmet Picnic Tours are the perfect solution.
Pterodactyl Helicopters has scouted the most beautiful picnic locations South East Queensland has to offer and has put together a shortlist of the best spots to relax in perfect peace and solitude.
Our current favourites are Spicers Hidden Vale and the Woodlands of Marburg – but if you have difficulty choosing, you can sign up for a picnic at our mystery riverside location.
No matter which destination you go for, we guarantee that you have never picnicked quite like this before.

Firstly, we understand that while picnics are fun, preparing them is not. Especially since every time we unpack a picnic basket at least one essential thing is missing. Right? We all do it, not need to be embarrassed.
When you picnic with Pterodactyl Helicopters, preparation is not your problem.
Our Gourmet Picnics include a hamper of culinary delights – yes, there is wine – and all the non-food bits and bobs you need for a nice outdoor meal.
All that’s left for you to do is walk out the door – literally, because if you have adequate landing space, we can simply collect you and your date from home. By helicopter.
How cool is that?

Secondly, driving for hours to get to a picnic spot that is bound to be filled with noisy children and other people’s litter is not exactly romantic.
However, there are not many things more romantic that being flown via the scenic route to a location too secluded to be comfortably reached by car.
Not only do you get to admire the scenery from up close and in perfect peace; you also get to admire it from up above on your way.
At Pterodactyl Helicopters we pride ourselves on our local expertise, meaning we will make sure that you don’t miss out on any natural beauty worth seeing on your way to the picnic.

So, if you are keen to get out and about, see something new with someone special and have a picnic in true superstar style – contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and book your Gourmet Picnic.
We look forward to flying with you and introducing you to our top spots soon!

My Flying Valentine

True, there is a whole month to go until it’s time to break out the roses; but being prepared never hurt anyone – especially when it comes to making a big romantic gesture.
If you plan on making this Valentine’s Day a legendary success but are not quite sure how to go about it, consider some of these romantic outings – proudly brought to you by Pterodactyl Helicopters.

Gourmet Picnics
The humble picnic has long been a staple component of the wooing process, which is really not at all surprising.
There is something magical about spending time in nature with that special someone, enjoying tasty treats and one another’s company without distraction. However, the world is hectic and there are less and less truly private picnic locations to be found.
Cue Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Gourmet Picnic package.
We will not only fly you to a glorious picnic location (our current hot favourites are Woodlands of Marburg and Spicer’s Hidden Vale…unless you would like to sign up for our mystery riverside location and add an element of surprise), we will also provide you with a picnic hamper and a bottle of wine – so all you have to do is show up and be thrilled.
If you really want to make an impression, we can even collect you and your date from home – yes, in your private helicopter – provided there is suitable landing space.

Fly In/Drive Out Country Escapes
If you have a little time on your hands and feel like a mini-break is long overdue for you and your special someone, this charming package is definitely worth considering.
Pterodactyl Helicopter’s Country Escapes give you a chance to explore the great South-East at your leisure and with ultimate convenience.
Naturally, we will fly you in your chartered chopper to a scenic destination of your choice – our most popular night-away spots include Scenic Rim View Cottages, Stockton Rise Country Retreat, Bunyip Cottages, Branell Homestead and many more – making sure to take the long way so you get to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty our region has to offer.
However, we understand that once you have arrived, you may need your own transport to go exploring; so we will make sure your car gets there when you do.
There are two options available: Either one of Pterodactyl Helicopters’ dedicated staff will drive your car to your holiday destination for you (no extra charge, of course) OR you can get a friend to deliver the vehicle and we will fly him back home (making you the coolest friend of all time).
Our Country Escapes package also includes a three course gourmet dinner and a full breakfast, overnight accommodation and a complementary welcome treat of cheese and sparkling wine.

If you would like to go beyond the charming but ultimately pedestrian fare of chocolate and flowers this Valentine’s Day, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and get your romantic ducks in a row – we guarantee you love will be in the air, literally.

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…and they flew off into the Sunset

First of all, an important message from the Pterodactyl Team: Happy 2019! We hope you made it through the holidays unscathed and are ready to tackle the new year head-on!

Apropos, we have a delightful suggestion to help you get 2019 off to a great start: an epic evening out featuring fine dining, deluxe accommodation AND (special new year’s drum roll) a helicopter flight through a technicolour Queensland sunset.

After all the fanfare and fireworks of farewelling the old year, does it not seem apt – even a little poetic – to remind ourselves that nature can top even the most outstanding pyrotechnics display?

The subtropical sunset vistas over Brisbane are truly spectacular; they are in fact so special that Pterodactyl Helicopters have created an entire overnight entertainment package around this experience.
Our Sunset on the Menu & Overnight helicopter tour is designed to give you the ultimate blend of natures raw beauty and modern comforts – and all of it completely stress-free. After all, what good is a chartered chopper if you are rushed off your feet in order to make it to the helipad on time for your sunset flight.

When you book an overnight sunset experience with Pterodactyl Helicopters, all you need to do to start your adventure is to check into The Country Motel or Quest Apartments.
Yes, that is it.
Once you have arrived at your accommodation of choice (if you can’t decide, flip a coin; both options are equally fabulous, so you will be delighted either way) and had some time to settle in, our chauffeur will come calling to take you out to the Pterodactyl helipad.

Our pilots are old hands when it comes to the sunset tour over the Brisbane CBD, so their timing is simply impeccable – which means you are in for a real treat.
The play of light and the outrageous colours of the Queensland sunset, in combination with the ever-expanding Brisbane skyline makes for an unforgettable helicoptering experience. Forget about sad cynics who claim that once you’ve seen one sunset, you’ve seen them all.
In fact, we boldly launch the counterclaim that you haven’t ever really seen a sunset until you’ve seen it from a helicopter.

Once the sun has disappeared, we will take you back to your accommodation and treat you to a gourmet dinner – including a bottle of wine on the house – at either The Country Motel Restaurant or The Cottage Restaurant.
Rounding off your first big adventure of the year with a leisurely evening meal, still buzzing with the intense imagery you have just enjoyed, and finally sinking into sweet dreams of sunset madness in the cool comfort of your motel or apartment – it does not get much better than that.

If you want to feast your eyes on some of the wildest colours mother nature has to offer and experience Brisbane’s famous hospitality with an overnight stay, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and we will make it our mission to blow your mind. ffffffffff

Irish Pub By Helicopter

Christmas FUNction!

 

It’s that time of the year again. While all the world gets excited for the holiday break, employers everywhere are faced with the tedious task of organising the mother of all corporate get-togethers: the dreaded Christmas function.
Fret no more! Pterodactyl Helicopters has the perfect solution for your conundrum. Instead of taking the crew barefoot bowling (again), have you considered hiring a private chopper for your Christmas function?

Here is why you should:

Picture the scene.
Unsuspecting employees and their families arrive at a deceptively ordinary – yet spacious – location, misguidedly believing that the most exciting thing about this year’s Christmas function is going to be the generous bar tab.
Then, from the cloudless Queensland skies, they hear the sweet rumble of rotor blades…Behold! It is Pterodactyl Helicopters, suavely landing their state-of-the-art aircraft at a safe distance, throwing the doors open and inviting anyone who’s keen to come for a joy flight – courtesy of the coolest employer in the history of the world.

Once you have revealed your special treat, all there is to do it kick back and take turns. Pterodactyl Helicopters smallest aircraft has room for two passengers at a time; so grab your favourite work mate and go for a spin you won’t soon forget. Perhaps even two spins, depending on how heavily attended the function is.
When you hire a helicopter from Pterodactyl, you are sure to get your money’s worth – and if you ask very nicely, we may even stay a little longer than intended.

 

There is nothing like a grand gesture to boost corporate morale at the end of the year; and a chartered helicopter is perhaps the grandest gesture of all.
It is not often that employees are genuinely surprised and moved by anything their boss does, so expressions will be priceless – as will the pay-off in renewed energy when operations commence after Christmas.

 

Pterodactyl Helicopters is happy to help you plan your high flying Christmas function to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.
If you have a location in mind – like the golf course where you held your slightly more boring Christmas function last year – we will do our best to make it happen. However, if you are lost for ideas, our experienced ground crew has a list of suitable location in the greater Brisbane and Ipswich area that is sure to contain the perfect place for you.

Chartering a helicopter for your Christmas function will not just lift your crew’s spirits, you’ll be flying just as high.
There is something about being truly generous and hitting a homerun when it comes to thrilling those around you that gives you what can only be described as ‘warm-and-fuzzier’; in other words, spread the love this Christmas – whatever you put out will return tenfold as they say.

 

End 2018 on a high and give your employees the Christmas function they deserve – an unforgettable aviation extravaganza. Contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today to check out availabilities and let us help you be the best host you can be.
Merry Christmas!

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Get a Fresh Perspective with our Scenic Tours

The Great Southeast of Queensland is a magical place – how lucky are we to live surrounded by such natural beauty (and some funky man-made structures, too)?
How about getting a fresh perspective on some of our regions highlights this summer?
Sounds good?
Pterodactyl Helicopters offer a range of Scenic Flights designed to show off some of the most amazing sights Southeast Queensland has to offer.

 

If you’re craving a birds’ eye view of the countryside, Pterodactyl Helicopters has just what you are looking for.
We currently run two scenic tours catering to the nature enthusiast:

 

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.

 

If you would prefer to take to the air above a more urban setting, never fear, Pterodactyl Helicopters have thought of everything.

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.

 

Whether you decide to treat yourself to a sightseeing tour by helicopter or want to give a loved one an extra special Christmas present – our Scenic Flight Tours have something for everyone.

Contact our friendly staff to inquire about costs and get a booking before the Christmas rush hits; there is nothing like a little excitement in the air to make the end of the year truly memorable!

Santa delivering presents by helicopter

Steal Away for a Romantic Christmas Picnic

Christmas is very nearly upon us and couples everywhere are debating how to co-ordinate Christmas lunches – there seem to be celebratory meals every day from Christmas eve to New Years.
When will we be at your parents’ house? And my parents’ house? And that big BBQ with the gang? Nice options, fair enough, HOWEVER… Why not do something completely different and save a date during the festive season to have a lunch for two that is as romantic as it is spectacular?
Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Gourmet Picnic packages are the perfect solution for couples, who wish for nothing more than a little serenity this Christmas.

 

Just imagine, if you will, that all you and your beloved had to do to have a holiday picnic neither of you will ever forget was to simply walk out the door?
No food preparation, no gassing up the car, no sweating on congested highways, no jostling crowds for a good spot in some packed scenic hotspot. None of that.
You simply dress in your finest picnic wear, collect your sunhat on the way out and merrily skip into the most romantic day of the holiday season.
Pterodactyl Helicopters can make this dreamlike fantasy come true.

 

Our gourmet picnic packages are the stuff of legends – especially if you have a spacious back yard or a park next to your home, because if you do we will collect you from your house by helicopter.
It sounds a little grandiose perhaps, the type of thing a Kardashian might do once in a while, but there is no reason you shouldn’t treat yourself this Christmas.
Hiring a private helicopter to fly you to an exclusive picnic location is indulgent, true, but what is wrong with a little indulgence?

 

Once we have you aboard our air-conditioned chopper, all you have to do is hold hands and relax while the gorgeous southeast Queensland scenery flies by beneath you.
Pterodactyl Helicopters currently has three favourite picnic spots for you to choose from:

 

  • The gorgeous woodlands of Marburg
  • Spicers Hidden Vale, one of the most beautiful and best-kept secrets of the Hinterland
  • And – if you’re feeling particularly adventurous – our mystery riverside location

 

Regardless of which destination you choose for your helicopter picnic tour, disappointment is not an option.
Pterodactyl Helicopters will deliver you to the ultimate privacy of your very own picnic spot, provide you with a delicious hamper full of joy and a bottle of fine wine, and then – naturally – we shall make ourselves scarce until it is time to fly you back home.

This Christmas, take a little time to escape the crowds – literally – and have some special one-on-one time with your favourite person. You can even leave your phone at home, just remember to bring a good old-fashioned camera to capture this unique aviation experience for the family album.
And maybe to make someone jealous at the next Christmas lunch. Maybe.

 

Contact Pterodactyl Helicopters and arrange for a thrilling date in a glorious setting – we promise it’ll make Christmas all the merrier.

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Calling all Culinary Chopper Enthusiasts!

Summer is here – bringing with it an abundance of seasonal delights every Australian gourmet dreams of during the (relatively) fruitless winter months. So, what better way to celebrate summer than with a Flying Food Safari? Can’t think of anything? Neither can we; to be honest.

 

Beautiful Southeast Queensland is a regular cornucopia of culinary delights. Lush farmland, orchards, vineyards, breweries…the list is long and the options are many. Some might even say too many – but that’s just because they’re limiting themselves when they consider transportation.
You see, if one was to set out on a food expedition by traditional means (yes, humble automobile, we’re looking at you) the best one could hope for would be two or three different locations, probably so close together they technically count as one. That doesn’t really sound like much of an outing to us at Pterodactyl Helicopters; especially since one poor soul would have to be the designated driver, thus missing out on a big part of the fun.

 

Thankfully, as ever, Pterodactyl Helicopters has your back. We have put together an irresistible package allowing you to explore a maximum of six separate hotspots of local culinary pleasures. Each location will thrill your palate with their house specialties and the perfect liquid accompaniment to boot. Lean back, enjoy and revel in some of the most serene settings Southeast Queensland has to offer; before appreciating the scenery from a different perspective as you are being whisked onward in your private chartered helicopter.

 

When you choose Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Flying Food Safari, you sign up for the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. Our tours are a blind date with fine foods and boutique wines and craft beers – luckily, with so many prime locations within easy reach by helicopter transfer, all stops are guaranteed highlights. Usually, we will collect you from anywhere within a ten kilometre radius of the Ipswich CBD and drive you to our helipad; however, if you have an unusually large backyard or a convenient landing location nearby your house, we are happy to get you straight from home so your adventure can start without delay.

 

Our state of the art choppers can take up to three passengers, so you don’t have to pick just one special person to join you on your flying feast. After all, there is no experience (not even a helicopter tour of delicious destinations) that can’t be made that little bit more special through sharing it with those close to you.
Of course, if you want to be completely outrageous, the Flying Food Safari might be an ideal gift for a foodie you love. In which case you might just want it to be the two of you.
And, just FYI, if this is going to be a date, we are happy to arrange for an overnight stay and gourmet dinner at one of our select locations – so you can do it all over again the next day.

 

To book your Flying Food Safari today, contact our friendly team at Pterodactyl Helicopters and let us entertain you!

It’s a Nice Day for a Flight Wedding

You’re taking the plunge this summer? How EXCITING!
We all want our wedding to be just right, don’t we? From selecting the dress to designing the perfect cake to putting together the ultimate playlist – there are so many details to fine tune to make your wedding day the stuff of legend.

So. Have you thought about transport yet?
If not, Pterodactyl Helicopters Wedding Transfer package might be just what you were looking for to make a grand entrance worthy of the big day.

 

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, if you want to inject a little spy/movie star glamour into your wedding day, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and let us tick another box on your list of wedding preparations.