Category: Special Flights

Stuff your Stocking with Adventure this Christmas!

 Christmas is advancing with giant strides – and there is nothing more satisfying than knowing you’re ahead of the gift-game AND guaranteed to amaze your loved ones. Whether you’ve got a whole family of adventurers to thrill or want to give your bestie a present to remember, Pterodactyl Helicopters have you covered.

 

May I have this Sky Dance? – Why, of course, you may!

Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Sky Dance Tours are the perfect gift for the nature loving aerial enthusiast. There are a great many adventure options and one of them is bound to suit the lucky recipient of your Christmas goodwill.

Sky Dance takes you into the heart of Australia’s Green Cauldron, the stunning and somewhat untamed wild of Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

For those who simply want to feast their eyes on the outstanding natural beauty of the region Pterodactyl offers a range of Scenic Flights, covering national treasures like the Glasshouse Mountains, Borders’ Range and Mount Warning.

However, if you would prefer a more hands-on approach we urge you to check out our Airborne Adventures. Always dreamed of exiting a small plane 007-style? Our Gold Coast Sky Dive package is just the thing. Love hiking? Our Hike-Climb-Fly excursion will take you deep into the lush hinterland, where you can scale mountains to your heart (and skill level’s) content.

 

All I want for Christmas is an Absolute Blast!

Do you have an adrenaline junky close to your heart and no idea what to put under the tree for them? How about one of Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Air and Land Adventures?
Whether you are a purely aerial daredevil or a rev-head to boot – we have the package to suit the mood.

Helicopter V8 Experience – fly a mate, your wife or your grandparent to one of Southeast Queensland most notorious raceways in a chartered helicopter and treat them to a spin in a V8-supercar with our own tame racing driver.

Helicopter Fast-track Drag Racing Experience – be flown directly to the strip to get the thrill of a lifetime in a purpose built 3-seater Rail Dragster! Ever wondered what 0-100kmh in under two seconds feels like? This Christmas you just might?

Helicopter V8 Warbird Experience – this is simply the most outrageous day out any thrill seeker can imagine. Travel like a boss in your own private chopper not only to the racetrack but also to the airfield – where you will proceed to participate in simulated air combat. That’s right. You and a friend will face off in YAK52’s at top speeds, including aerial acrobatics, smoke – the works.

 

The above are only a small glimpse at the treats available when you book your helicopter experience with Pterodactyl Helicopters. We have romantic outings, golf tours, food safaris…the list goes on. If you think that a day in the skies (with a little extra excellence for good measure) is just the present your loved ones deserve this Christmas, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters today and make sure this year the yuletide spirit is going to be off the charts.

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Make an Entrance with Pterodactyl Helicopters!

What do weddings, music festivals, race days and weekends away have in common? They’re all more fun if you arrive by helicopter! If you are planning to attend…anything, really…in greater South-East Queensland in the immediate future, why not consider an alternative, epically awesome mode of transport? Pterodactyl Helicopters offer aerial transport to a wide range of locations – making sure you arrive in style and get to be the star of the show.

 

If you are looking for a helicopter charter to deliver you (and others, if you feel so inclined) to an exciting event, look no further than Pterodactyl Helicopters. Whether you want to stun your wedding guests with a James Bond style arrival at your venue, surprise someone special by whisking them away on a long weekend in the most spectacular way, or just want to bypass pesky traffic en route to an outdoor concert – chartering a private helicopter is bound to take whatever you’re planning into the next league.

 

Pterodactyl Helicopters’ aerial transfer options are second to none when it comes to being flexible in catering to your individual needs. Simply give us a call to discuss your helicoptering fantasy and you will be amazed by our team’s willingness to fulfil your every desire. With enough notice, we can accommodate large numbers of passengers, source the best landing patches closest to your destination of choice (often quite literally a stone’s throw away) and even accommodate substantial cargo (in case you feel delivering a gift via helicopter transfer might add a certain something).

 

If you don’t wish to make your way to one of our helipads, we can most likely collect you and save you extra travel time. Pterodactyl Helicopters offers airport transfers, can execute pick-ups from a number of Brisbane Hotels (yes, we’re talking about getting in a helicopter on your hotel’s roof – like a boss) and, providing the location is suitable, even get you straight from home. The cost of transfer does vary depending on your preferred mode of operation, but you will be astounded by how affordable private helicopter transport can be.

 

So, whether you are looking for VIP transfers, freight transfers, custom charter or transfer to a major event – Pterodactyl Helicopters will work with you to find the perfect solution. Contact our friendly team today and get planning; the chance to travel like a superstar is only a phone call away. Don’t just go there this time – really go there!

Give your Next Social Event Wings with Pterodactyl Helicopters!

It is common knowledge that the Pterodactyl Helicopters Team can be found at many regional shows and event days – but were you aware that you can book one of our state of the art choppers as a special feature for events of your own?

 

Whether you are getting ready to host a corporate day out for your employees and their families, are planning a surprise birthday party with substantial numbers , or it is your turn to organise the next epic family reunion; there is no get together that can’t be enhanced by the presence of a helicopter. The pilots and ground crew at Pterodactyl Helicopters are old hands at running back-to-back joy flights at busy show grounds and will help make your day out a great experience for all involved.

 

Most outdoor locations – think golf courses, lake side meadows, wide open ranges all over South-East Queensland and even some parks in more urban settings – are perfectly suited to serving as our temporary helipad for the day. You simply determine where you would like to spend the day socialising, enjoying a beverage and take turns getting your kicks in your hired chopper.
Depending on what type of terrain we have to work with, our outstanding pilots are bound to cram as much action into a relatively short flight as humanly possible. Whether it be some low flying, light manoeuvres of giving you the best angles for viewing some spectacular scenery – once back on the ground our passengers can truly lay claim to having experienced the magic of helicopter flying at its finest.

 

Our Joy Flight choppers can take two passengers at a time, so you can share this special moment with your favourite co-worker, your favourite auntie or a random stranger you just met at the party – the experience is sure to deliver in any scenario. Let’s face it, being treated to a surprise spin (or two) in a private helicopter is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face – whether it serves to raise moral in the workplace or prove once and for all that your family really knows how to have a good time.

 

Hiring a helicopter for a private function may sound a little bit outrageous – which it is, in the best possible sense of the word – but we at Pterodactyl Helicopters believe it does not have to cost the world. We do require a minimum number of guests keen to go on a five-minute spin in a helicopter and our prices vary depending on how far your chosen party location is from our Lake Manchester hangar, but if you contact our friendly staff with a specific inquiry our competitive rates are sure to surprise you.
So, if you want to make sure your next do is the business, give us a call and secure a chartered helicopter for your event today!

 

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Superstar-style Mini-Break? Anyone?

Summer is approaching, so the time has come to get out of the city – even if it’s only for 48 hours. Just because your getaway from the daily drudge is a quickie, doesn’t meant it can’t be memorable after all. Pterodactyl Helicopters offers Fly In/ Drive Out Country Escapes that are simply ideal for a short holiday from the everyday. Let’s face it, there is no better way to start off your weekend away than a private helicopter transfer to the gorgeous South-East Queensland countryside. And best of all, you’ll still have your car on site to explore your destination at your leisure.

 

How does it work?

At Pterodactyl Helicopters we understand that while helicopters are the most spectacular mode of transport around, it is still handy to have a car when on vacation. And, yes, we know your car is unlikely to fit into our state of the art choppers.

You can get your car to the destination of your choice two ways: either we will drive it there for you or you can bribe a friend to do you this special favour – the bribe being a helicopter ride back home, trust us, this always works.

With your car safely on its way, we can provide you with pick-up from Brisbane Airport, City Hotels, Archerfield, the Ipswich CBD or our Lake Manchester hangar (that said, we are quite flexible and can probably work something out if you prefer a different pick-up location).

No matter where we collect you, once you are in the air, drinking in the scenery from the comfort of your private chartered helicopter, the great South-East is your oyster.

 

Where to go?

Pterodactyl Helicopters offers Fly In/Drive Out Country Escapes to

+ The Scenic Rim View Cottages, a truly idyllic destination for your romantic getaway

+Mount French Lodge – formerly known as the Bunyip Cottages – an outrageously gorgeous location now under new ownership and keen to show you that none of its charms have been lost

+Spicers Hidden Vale, the perfect place to unwind for the true nature lover, sporting paddock-to-plate gourmet dining and a broad range of nature exploration activities

+The Branell Homestead in the heart of the beautiful Lockyer Valley, simply ideal to take a deep breath and finally relax

+many other glorious destinations.

 

All our Country Escapes include a one-way transfer to your preferred getaway by helicopter, wine and cheese (or chocolate, if you must) on arrival, overnight accommodation, a three-course gourmet dinner and full breakfast and (optional) transport of your vehicle to your destination. We also provide you with detailed information about your location and plenty of suggestions on where to best explore during your stay.

 

Have we whet your appetite? Contact Pterodactyl Helicopters for pricing and availability and plan your luxury min-break today!

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Picnic in Paradise – Dating Deluxe

Spring is here – and with it come perfect blue skies and balmy temperatures, ideal conditions to take your romantic sojourns outdoors. Parks, beaches and hillsides are beginning to team with lovebirds out for picnics, which is nice but not particularly extraordinary. If you feel it’s time to shake out the picnic rug and take your beloved out for a few hours of romantic bliss in true style, look no further.
Pterodactyl Helicopters offer a number of outings for that certain someone special that will leave any couple gazing at one another adoringly, punch-drunk on sun and adventure.

 

Island Getaway

At Pterodactyl Helicopters we have discovered the secret formula for the perfect date. This spring, treat you other half to an exclusive picnic experience, starting with transport in your private helicopter. Leaving from the outskirts of Brisbane or even directly from your house (provided there is sufficient landing space), Pterodactyl will fly your directly to one of the gorgeous secluded beaches of Stradbroke Island – allowing you to drink in one of South East Queensland’s most beguiling sceneries in perfect solitude.
And no, you don’t even have to make your own sandwiches – we will provide you with a gourmet picnic lunch (or brunch…or dinner) and a souvenir hamper to take home.
What are you waiting for? Spent a few hours marooned on a romantic desert island with your favourite person in the world – it’s a date neither of you will soon forget.

 

Total Indulgence Country Wine Tour

There’s nothing like some wine tasting in the lush Queensland countryside to greet the sunny season. This kind of simple yet sophisticated pleasure can only be improved by one thing: luxury transport by limousine and chartered helicopter.
Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Indulgence Country Wine Tour includes a limousine ride to your closest helipad, either directly from the airport or from your Brisbane or Gold Coast hotel; just to get your daytrip off to a classy start. From then on, it’s pure decadence, as you are flown from one winery to the next, taking in the scenery from a birds-eye perspective in between samples of the finest wines and foods the region has to offer.
Best off all, as the day tour is spaced over a leisurely eight hours, you can take your time and really savour all the treat this spectacular day out has to offer.

 

Sunset & Overnight

Yes, Pterodactyl Helicopters’ day trip options are amazing, but why stop as the day ends? When it comes to our Sunset & Overnight package, as the sun goes down – you go up!
Take in a the spectacular Brisbane sunset from up close and watch the city’s vibrant nightlife flicker into action below you as we fly you over the CBD and Southbank precinct at magic hour.

After your joyride you will be delivered directly to either the Quest Apartments of The Country Motel for a gourmet dinner and a night of luxury accommodation.

 

Check out our rates and availabilities and contact Pterodactyl Helicopters to book the date of a lifetime today!

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Make this Fathers’ Day Memorable with Pterodactyl Helicopters!

Fathers’ Day is just around the corner – 2nd of September (you’re welcome) – and we’re all looking for a way to give the dads in our lives a treat to remember. While macaroni necklaces and Sunday roasts are nothing to be sneezed at, the team Pterodactyl Helicopters has a few day trip suggestions that will quite literally elevate your fathers’ day to a new standard.

So, whether you’re treating your own dad, the father of your children or both of them together; check out these offers to show your appreciation with a gift that won’t end up at the back of the cupboard.

 

Lunch Tours (Pub)

The humble pub lunch has long been a fathers’ day favourite for many Australian families. However, why not step things up this year and fly dad to one of our eight select pub lunch locations? Most of our participating pubs have been serving satisfied customers for over a century and are the perfect destination for your special day.

Whether you whisk your partner away for a romantic lunch for two, treat your parents or take the whole crew; with private helicopters accommodating 2-6 passengers the choice is yours.
And, provided your front yard is on the spacious side, we’ll even pick you up from home!

 

Helicopter Golf Tours

Taking dad for 18 holes as a fathers’ day treat? Nice.
Flying dad in his private helicopter to one of South East Queensland’s finest golf courses? Even nicer!

Taking off from Pterodactyl Helicopters exclusive helipads, you get to enjoy breathtaking scenery on route to the green of your choice (our current destinations include Link Hope Island Resort, RACV Royal Pines, Sanctuary Cove Resort and Palm Meadows Resort), before spending a leisurely few hours putting in good company. If you feel so inclined we can arrange a lunch for you to end your excursion in style.

 

Scenic Joy Flights

This fathers’ day let dad feel like the king of the world! Pterodactyl Helicopters offers a range of scenic tours, allowing you to take in breathtaking sights from a birds’ eye perspective. Soar high above Brisbane City, Ipswich, the gorgeous Wivenhoe Dam or Flinders’ Peak; no matter which tour you chose, it’s guaranteed to deliver once in a lifetime impressions.

 

Flying Food Safari

Dad’s a foodie? Conveniently, we at Pterodactyl Helicopters have designed the perfect daytrip for the high flying gourmet. This fathers’ day, fly dad out to sample some of the best food, beer and wine South East Queensland has to offer. With up to six different locations to visit in one fun and food filled day, this culinary adventure is the ideal treat for your special man.

 

Get cracking and book the perfect day out, boldly going where no dad has gone before, and make sure this fathers’ day is going straight to the pool room, forever holding a special place in dad’s heart. Simply contact Pterodactyl Helicopters for our rates and available packages and let us help you along on your way to a truly special day!

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Fly Your Mum into an Extraordinary Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day for 2018 is looming – on the 13th May – so it’s time to get your mum’s gift sorted already!

Rather than the same old flowers and hankies, why don’t you get your mum an experience she’ll never forget?

For mothers who live in Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim, and the Sommerset and Lockyer Valleys, you have so many options to get out, spend the day with mum, show her how much you love her and really spoil her.

Show mum the sights in one of Pterodactyl Helicopter’s many amazing scenic tours of South East Queensland; here’s a selection of out helicopter flight options that we think any mother Brisbane-wide will love!

Helicopter Wine Tours

Because who doesn’t love a wine tour? We can guarantee your mum will. Better still, we’ll fly in and out of each vineyard so you and your mum can arrive, sample the finest wines the region has to offer, and leave via private helicopter like rock stars, hopping on to the next winery on your tour. Read more about the Helicopter Wine Tour inclusions.

Helicopter Lunch Tours

Take mum out for a Mother’s Day lunch she’ll be talking about for years! Fly in by private helicopter tour to one of our spectacular partner resorts, restaurants or vineyards where you’ll be given a sumptuous lunch (or breakfast, or brunch – you choose), fine wines, and a bottle to take home with you per couple (if you choose the winery options). Once you’ve eaten and drank your fill, we’ll fly you out – no sitting in traffic! – so you can just sit back with mum and take in the spectacular views. Read more about Pterodactyl Helicopter’s Lunch Tours.

Flying Food Safari

Is mum a bit of a foodie? Then the Flying Food Safari could be perfect for her! We’ll fly you both by helicopter to a selection of delicious foods produced and prepared locally, all matched expertly with boutique wines and craft beers. Think it sounds perfect for her? Read all about Pterodactyl Helicopter’s Flying Food Safari here.

Helicopter Golf Tours

Your mum like a round or two of golf on a Sunday? Then let’s get her to the golf range in style! Our helicopter golf tour will fly your mum straight to one of South East Queensland’s premiere golf courses where she can work her way around 18 holes (includes green fees and club hire), then fly her back again. Check out the options for our Helicopter Golf Tours for Mother’s Day.

So many options to make Mother’s Day extra special

We’ve talked about which of our tours your mum might love you to surprise her with on Mother’s Day this year, but – everybody’s different! What suits one mum might not suit the next. Take a look around at Pterodactyl Helicopter’s full range of helicopter scenic flights and tours, or give us a call on 07 3201 0005 – we would love to help you come up with a helicopter tour that will help you show your mum just how much you appreciate her.

Your Last Minute Valentines Gift for 2018

Yes, that’s right; Valentines Day for 2018 is upon us.

Whether you’re a Valentines Day grinch or a romantic at heart, there’s no better time of year to show your significant other how much you love them than February 14th.

You could go the predictable route of flowers, chocolate, wine and your seven-hundredth viewing of Love Actually. Yawn.

Or, you could get your 2018 valentine something they will really enjoy, and talk about for years to come. We’ve got your back; at Pterodactyl Helicopters, we make it really easy to wow your loved one.

Ready to earn those Brownie points?

Pterodactyl Helicopters can arrange romantic helicopter flights to suit all personalities and budgets, and will take care of every last detail from take off to landing to ensure that you and your special someone can just cosy up and watch the world unfold beneath your feet.

Presenting:

Your 2018 Valentines Day Gift Guide; Pterodactyl Helicopters style.

There are so many romantic Valentine’s Day flights and getaways to choose from – take your pick!

  • February brings with it some spectacular evening skies! Surprise your better half with a gorgeous sunset helicopter tour.
    Includes limousine transfers to the helipad and back to the Metro Hotel, plus dinner, bed and breakfast.
  • Propose to the love of your life during your helicopter flight to your secluded island getaway.
    Includes return scenic helicopter flight to beautiful Moreton Island, gourmet picnic lunch (or breakfast) and wine, and souvenir deluxe picnic hamper (plus the added bonus of simply flying off if they say no).
  • Fly to a holiday retreat of your choice, stay the weekend and drive out whenever you’re ready on a Fly in / Drive out Country Escape.
    Includes helicopter flight to your choice of venue, sparkling wine and cheese on arrival, overnight accommodation, three course dinner, full breakfast, and transfer of your vehicle to the venue.
  • Spice up your love life with an indulgent Country Wine Tour by Helicopter.
    Includes transfer by limousine, helicopter flights to three of Queensland’s finest wineries, and lunch at an 18th Century mansion.
  • Or, if you are reading this at 11:59pm on February 13th, take the Oops I Forgot About Valentines Day option, and buy a romantic helicopter tour voucher in our online shop.

Whatever you choose to do for Valentines Day this year, we hope that it’s special – and we would love to be part of making it so. We have listed a number of our package helicopter tours above but there are no limits to what we can arrange to take the stress of finding the perfect Valentines Day gift off your shoulders.
Give us a call on 07 3201 0005, or contact us online, and we’ll be happy to help.

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Fly into your Wedding in style

Congratulations, you’re engaged, and are now planning your upcoming wedding! It is a truth universally acknowledged that a couple taking this flying leap into matrimony are in want of the perfect wedding day; a true event that will stick with you and your family and friends for the rest of your lives!

You’ve got a lot to organise before you float down the aisle, so we won’t take up much of your time:

Have you considered arriving at your wedding by helicopter?

Here’s some of the ways that Pterodactyl Helicopters can help make your wedding party soar:

  • We can arrange both limousine and helicopter transfers to your wedding ceremony and/or wedding reception venue.
  • Our helicopter won’t start until you’re boarded, and will do a full shut-down upon landing – so that your dress and hair will stay in tact.
  • Take as many photos as you like with the helicopters! We allow the time, and work to your schedule.
  • Did we mention the free sparkling wine on arrival at the helipad? No? Okay, we have now. Free wine.

And if weather happens, and the helicopter is unfortunately unable to fly you to your wedding, the limousine will transfer you all the way to your ceremony or reception.

Pterodactyl Helicopters prides itself on attention to detail, and promises you no hidden costs. 

And now a word from one of our celebrity brides:

Oh my goodness, greatest helicopter company ever! Captain Mike was so amazing during the whole planning phase, truly making me feel super special arranging a mega mega stretched Limo with champagne (citycoastlimo) – not to mention all the emails leading up to the big day making me feel famous – to pick my 3 bridesmaids, my mother and myself with a massive wedding dress (talking 4kg massive) on to then take us to the helipad where there was..wait for it, not one but two helicopters (I’d only organised one and he never charge me any more). We were all in the air for at least 30 min.
Love you guys Pterodactyl Helicopters! Can’t wait to meet again, this time with my husband for one of your pub crawls.
Thanks again Captain Mike you legend!

– From the happiest bride ever, Amy x
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Fly to your wedding by helicopter; soar amongst the clouds, before you take your vows. Visit our Helicopter Wedding Transfers page for more information or to make an online enquiry, or just give us a call on 07 3201 0005. We would love to be a part of your wedding day – and to help to make it truly magical.