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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Helicopter Kids! A highlight for the holidays

The school holidays are looming large and parents are scrambling to come up with day-filling activities to keep the kids entertained. At a loss what to do? We thought you might be. So, if your 10 to 15-year-old is mad about aviation (or even only mildly curious) why not check out Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Junior Aviator program? It’s sure to blow your kid’s mind and propel you instantly to coolest parent alive status.

 

What is this Junior Aviator Program?

In short, it is likely to be the best day a young flight enthusiast can imagine.

Specifically, Pterodactyl Helicopters’ will take your child under their wing and immerse them in a typical day at the helipad. Our junior aviators get first-hand experience in ground crew duties, the wrangling of helicopter passengers and – naturally – some quality time in the air.

We provide our Junior Aviators with lunch and drinks throughout the day, so no need to bring a thing.

And yes, there will be a cap and t-shirt.

Cost is $275 per child for the full day of aviation madness.

 

How is the day structured?

Our Junior Aviator Program starts early – which will save you from the continuous loop of “Is it time to go YET?” that is certain to begin at the crack of dawn – and we ask that you deliver your youngsters to our Lake Manchester hangar by 7.30 am. On average you won’t see them again til around 4 pm, though times can vary slightly depending on the flight activities of the day; so make some nice plans for your own day off.

Once on location, the children receive their cap and shirt and jump straight into their duties as trainee members of our ground crew. They will inspect and fuel a helicopter, check the weather and notices to airmen for the flight area of the day and then get the chopper from the hangar to the heli pad.

While our (non-junior) ground crew travels to our joy flight destination by ute, the kids will get a real taste of the many safety procedures we have to run before take-off, including how to give a safety brief to helicopter passengers.

Then – FINALLY – it’s time to load up and fly!

At the landing site, the Junior Aviators re-join the ground crew and get to spend the rest of the day getting into the nitty-gritty of working with chartered choppers. From re-fuelling (hands-off) and taking water samples (hands-on), to handling paperwork and interacting with passengers – our helicopter load master and experienced ground crew will make sure the kids get a go at everything – everything that doesn’t require a license, that is.

And, best of all, as we run our usual joy flights during the day, many of the young aviators will get to ride along in our helicopters as the weight and passenger limit permits.

At the end of the day our junior crew is flown back to Lake Manchester, where we will show them how to fill out the day’s paperwork, log the flight hours and bed down our choppers for the night.

 

If this day is just the ticket to put a smile on your kids’ faces this school holiday, contact Pterodactyl Helicopters and book them in for our Junior Aviation Program today.

Pub Crawl? Been there, done that. Try Flying Pub Tours!

Let’s face it, there’s only so many times you can make your way from one end of Fortitude Valley to the other until the novelty wears off. So, rather than making do with your local for another weekend like any other, get your next pub crawl off to a flying start with Pterodactyl Helicopters? We offer all the tried and true delights of the traditional Aussie pub crawl with the added rock star glamour of your private chopper as means of transport – so no need to worry about a designated driver!

 

Country Pub Crawl by Chopper? Yes, please!

Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Country Pub Crawl takes you and up to five mates to some of the finest watering holes of South East Queensland. Running from 9.30am to 4.30pm, our high flying pub tour leaves enough time to visit five of our select locations at a leisurely pace, drinking in spectacular sceneries from up high alongside delicious, locally-produced beverages.

Our selection of pubs includes:

The Sundowner Saloon, offering a range of tasty craft beers and famous for its German heritage – which is of course excellent news when it comes to beer.

The Dugandan Hotel, or The Dugie as it’s known, where you can kick back and enjoy the charms of a quintessential Queensland pub – and some fine wines courtesy of Sirromet winery, if you fancy.

The Bearded Dragon, one of the secret hot spots on beautiful Mount Tambourine that is sure to please all senses – the view from the top as you arrive is going to simply blow your mind.

The Pumpyard Bar and Brewery, an absolute gem of a place when it comes to artisanal brew. The Pumpyard is a leading force in the noble battle against boring beers and its selection is second to none.

Pterodactyl Helicopters also frequent the Royal Hotel Harrisville, the Mulgowie Hotel, the Peak Pub,the Glamorganvale Hotel, the Porters Plainland Tavern, The V Hotel in Veresdale, The Scenic Rim Brewery and many more.

Spoilt for choice? No, you’re not – because our Country Pub Crawl route is not up to you.

Pterodactyl will take you on a series of blind dates with these beer-flavoured beauties, so all you need to do is lean back, relax and let the day take its course. With so many great locations to visit, you can’t loose.

 

Pterodactyl Helicopters’ pub tours depart from Lake Manchester, our Ipswich Helipad or the Archerfield Aerodrome – unless you would like us to pick you up directly from home (residence permitting). The tour includes a beverage at each stop as well as lunch at one of them, so there’s nothing more to it than hopping into your chartered chopper, high-five your fellow crawlers and get set for an epic day of fun.

Contact us today to get set for the pub crawl to end all pub crawls! We’re ready when you are.

 

 

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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!

Miss the EKKA already? Get ready for the ride of a lifetime with Pterodactyl Helicopters!

Attention all thrill seekers! Yes, the twisting, turning and head-spinning attractions of the Brisbane show might be on their way back into the shed but that does not mean you have to wait another year to get your kicks. In fact, Pterodactyl Helicopters’ aptly named ‘Adrenalin Experiences’ can provide you with a wild ride that will make any fairground attraction blush with shame.
So, if you’re looking for a truly unforgettable experience to get that rush you love – Pterodactyl Helicopters has sourced the grandest sites of adventure around Brisbane, Ipswich, the Scenic Rim, Sommerset and Lockyer Valley.

Helicopter V8 Experience

This piston-pumping package is the perfect outing for racing enthusiasts, who don’t mind arriving rock star style. Flying directly from Pterodactyl Helicopters’ Lake Manchester hangar, you will be delivered to the infamous Queensland Raceway to burn some rubber with our licensed driver on the V8 track.

Whether you bring along a fellow racing enthusiast to share the experience or fly in your observer as an entourage to witness your awesomeness, the Helicopter V8 experience is guaranteed to knock your socks right off.

Helicopter V8 Warbird Experience

What could be more awesome than being flown by your private, state of the art helicopter to take in some laps on one of Queensland’s most iconic racetracks? I know what you’re thinking. Surely nothing could beat that?
Think again!
Pterodactyl Helicopters has concocted the ultimate thrill potion – the recipe for adventure of such epic proportions you’re sure to remember it forever.
In addition to the ‘regular’ Helicopter V8 experience, you and a friend will participate in simulated air combat.
Yes, you read correctly. You and a mate, both in YAK52s, facing off in the sky!
The air battle simulation involves aerobatics, flying in formation…the lot.
And then you get to ride along in a V8.
Just as the cherry on your adrenalin sundae.

The Ultimate Aviation Experience

At Pterodactyl Helicopters we understand that not everyone is into V8s – we get it. So for the adrenalin junkies who would like to treat themselves to a day of adventure set purely in the air, the Ultimate Aviation Experience is just the ticket.
This package pairs the simulated air battle, re-enacting air combat between the American P40 Kittyhawk and the Japanese Zero fighter planes with a grand finale: a tandem parachute jump at Ripcord Skydivers!

Spend a day experiencing all the extremes aviation has to offer; from your leisurely transit in your private helicopter (or not so leisurely, if you fancy some low flying…), to a real-life dogfight in the sky, to a leap into the great blue yonder!

These are just a few of the intense experiences at your fingertips when you choose Pterodactyl Helicopters as your partners in adventure. Check out our rates and full range of Adrenalin Experiences and get ready to rumble – because when it comes to high flying thrills only the real thing will do.

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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.

Corporate events by helicopter

Another Day at the Office? Nah!

After a team building event that’s both engaging and rewarding? Be a hero and take your team to the skies on an amazing helicopter adventure that’s sure to break the ice and promote leadership and cooperation.

We customise the package to suit your business’ itinerary and needs and as with all of our helicopter tours and flights, there are no hidden costs – ever. We want everyone to be able to kick back and enjoy themselves on the big day.

Some example corporate activities your team could undertake include:

Helicopter Golf Tours

We’ll fly you to and from one of South Easy Queensland’s top golf courses! Prices include all flights, club hire and green fees. You can opt to include lunch, drinks, and golf cart hire. Read more about: Helicopter Golf Tours.

Helicopter Lunch Tour

We’ll take you to and from one of our favourite wineries or executive retreats for a sumptuous lunch. Includes all flights, a 3-course lunch, bottle of house wine per 2 people. Read more about: Helicopter Lunch Tours.

Country Pub crawl by Helicopter

Pterodactyl Helicopters will fly you by helicopter from each pub to the next so your team can pub crawl like rock-stars! Includes return helicopter flights, a beer (or drink) of your choice at each pub, and lunch. Read more about: Helicopter Pub Crawls.

Helicopter V8 hot laps

Fly by helicopter to Queensland Raceway for V8 laps with the team! Includes return flights and V8 hot laps with qualified and highly skilled racing drivers. Read more about: Helicopter V8 hot laps.

V8 Warbird Experience

Arrive at the Warbirds operation base by helicopter and then hang on while you fly in a simulated combat dogfight scenario in in 2 YAK52’s. If that wasn’t enough, take some V8 hot laps afterwards. Read more about: V8 Warbird Experience.

Customise your own helicopter team building day!

We can’t wait to hear your ideas, and to help make your team building day something incredible that everyone will be talking about around the office for years to come! Just contact us on 07 3201 0005 or send an online enquiry, and we’ll get right onto it!