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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
FLIGHT TRAINING
Helicopter Flight Training coming soon. Please contact us for more details.
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.
Rivers of Life Marktet Flood Relief Event
Title: Riers of Life Marktet Flood Relief Event Location: Miracle Centre – Tivoli Drive-In 50 Coal Road, Chuwar Description: The first Rivers of Life Market
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
WEDDING PROPOSALS AND TRANSFERS
Create Lasting Memories Taking your happily ever after to new heights. You may be planning a traditional entrance, or still be undecided on how to
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
Beaudesert Show
Title: Beaudesert Show Location: BeaudesertDescription: Joy Rides at the Beaudesert Show. This is our first year at this event and one we are really looking
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.
Wine and Jazz in the Vineyard
Title: Wine and Jazz in the VineyardLocation: “Bellbrook” 121 Brent Road, BUNJURGENDescription: Bunjurgen Estate Vineyard is presenting The Clem 4 – a very contemporary Brisbane
Wivenhoe water release (Wild Rivers) flights
WE’VE all been in awe of the floodwater in our region this week but as these photos show, the view from above is the most
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
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
High life and hospitality
We Aussies have always had our priorities straight. In country towns across this wide brown land, one of the oldest buildings will almost certainly be
Kilcoy Wood Wine and Art Festifal
Title: Kilcoy Wood Wine and Art FestifalLocation: Kilcoy Show GroundsDescription: Here we are again for the Wood Wine and Art Festival. Hoping the weather is
Pterodactyl Helicopters achieves ranking of #1 of 91 Outdoor Activities in Brisbane
The tourism social media platform TripAdvisor has long been the go-to website for holiday makers and adventure seekers alike, offering a way for customers to
AERIAL FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
Experience a new dimension of creative freedom. With Elite Helicopters, all you need is your creativity. Take cinematic shots like never before. Capture aerial videos
HOTEL AND RESORT TRANSFERS
Are you planning a weekend getaway? Don’t want to drive? Pterodactyl Helicopters make your holiday feel like a true 5-star experience. Our VIP fit out helicopters can
The Wine Beneath Your Wings
Wine-aficionados, listen up! We understand that it’s been a long hard winter and you might be in need of cheering up (we all are, if
Kingaroy Motors in Motion
Title: Kingaroy Motors in MotionLocation: Kingaroy AirstripLink out: Click hereDescription: The South Burnett Motors in Motion Day will be a family event that showcases the
CUSTOM SCENIC TOURS
Tell us where you want to go! Don’t see anything that appeals to you? Elite Helicopters can customise a scenic tour to suit your needs.
INDIGENOUS TOURS
Experience The Quandamooka Coast. From a unique vantage point, experience The Quandamooka Coast. The Quandamooka Peoples have lived on Minjerribah (now known as North Stradbroke
Junior Aviators – Term Break Madness
Only a few weeks to go before the first term break – do you hear the collective moan of parents everywhere wondering how to keep
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
HELI GOLF
Unique Golf Tours Depart our helipad and experience spectacular views of the scenery below as your pilot transports you and your friends for a private
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
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
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
Father’s Day 2020
From our awesome heli adventure tours, to pub crawls and scenic flights, you’re sure to find the ultimate Father’s Day gift this year. The team
Cheap Flights to Brisbane with Webjet – Come see us!
Having our home base in Brisbane aka BrisVegas aka Brisneyland, means Pterodactyl Helicopters is in the perfect position to help you explore all the glorious
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
AERIAL CRANE
Aerial Crane Whether you need to place an air-con unit onto a warehouse, a spar onto a high rise building or trees removed from a
We’re tourists in our own backyard | Queensland Times
SPENDING your holidays at home has become a more attractive prospect for Ipswich families, who are taking the chance to explore their own backyard……. http://www.qt.com.au/story/2012/01/19/were-now-tourists-in-our-own-backyard/#.TxzMmBN5j4w.email
Thank you for flying with us
How can we show our appreciation to you for flying with us? The best way we know how, take you flying again at a discounted price. We are
A Time to Chill
We’re halfway through the year, folks; so, it’s time to take a minute and allow yourself to have a little bit of a breather, yes?
Winter Sports
There are two kinds of people, broadly speaking, when it comes to making it through winter. There’s those, who catch up on world literature and
Arrive like a rock star – Leave at your leisure
When it’s time for a weekend away from the stresses of city life, couples strive to find that perfect mix of luxury and relaxation in
9 food tours you’d be crazy to miss in Queensland; Best of Qld Feature
Pterodactyl Helicopters has recently been featured on the Queensland.com blog in their 9 food tours you’d be crazy to miss in Queensland article. We love
CMCA Boonah Rally
Title: CMCA Boonah RallyLocation: Boonah Show GroundsDescription: Joy Rides and special flights around the Boonah and the Dams, We are also doing wine drop offs
Santa borrows a Pterodactyl Helicopter for a special delivery
Because of Santa’s very busy schedule this time of year and the need to keep his reindeer rested for the big day, he had to
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
ISLAND GETAWAYS
Gotta Getaway! Imagine spending the day kicking back on a beautiful tropical island or treating yourself to a gourmet picnic on a remote deserted beach.
AERIAL FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY
Experience a new dimension of creative freedom. With Pterodactyl Helicopters, all you need is your creativity. Take cinematic shots like never before. Capture aerial videos
Joyflight Days
Want to bring a buzz of excitement to your next public event? We can come to you! Pterodactyl Helicopters have been conducting joyflight days in
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
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
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
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
LONG TERM CHARTER
Custom Charter, Custom Duration Need an aircraft for more than just a few hours? Maybe a two-day trip to the country, a week-long tour of
Toast the New Year in Style!
Unbelievably, it appears that 2018 is nearly over; doesn’t it feel as though it has just flown by? No pun intended…actually, yes, pun intentional. The
AERIAL SURVEY
Aerial Survey Helicopters are the ultimate utility aircraft, perfect for carrying out aerial survey of land, waterways, pipelines and powerlines. Many miles of property and
A new Aviator gets a feel for flying in a chopper
Cody Butler came flying with us on the weekend from Schultes Meat Tavern. Cody has a passion for flying so we gave him a look
Group Events
Pterodactyl have just completed 3 very exciting days giving ADA CADPartners Clients the day of their lives. Each Day we entertained up to 50 people.
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
That Helicopter Flight you thought was out of reach? It’s within reach.
It’s true; most people see taking a helicopter flight as a luxury they cannot afford, be it a matter of finance or time. Joy flights
Picnic in the Winter Sun
There is probably no season more perfect than the early Queensland winter – the sun is out, the skies are bright, the temperatures divine. In
Custom Scenic Tours
Don’t see anything that appeals to you? We can customise a scenic tour to suit your needs. Tell us where you want to go, and
Planning your 2018 Gold Coast Sporting Event Experience
From the 4th to the 15th April 2018, the Commonwealth will be watching as Queensland’s sparkling Gold Coast plays host to an exhilarating array of
Weekend Notes article by Kevin Liepins – Fantastic flights of fancy
Pterodactyl Helicopters has recently been featured on the Weekend Notes website, in an article by Kevin Liepins, titled Fantastic flights of fancy. Weekend Notes allows
Helicopter River Runs – How low can we go?
Pterodactyl Helicopters is infamous for their broad range of Adrenalin Adventures; offers range from re-enacting historical aerial combat, pairing helicopter joy rides with laps in
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Need to make that flight? Don’t want to spend hours in traffic to get home after that long trip? Pterodactyl Helicopters Brisbane can do transfers to
1 HOUR SCENIC FLIGHT
60 Minute Scenic – Brisbane and Gold Coast Want to see the iconic Gold Coast while you’re here in Brisbane, Elite Helicopters has the flight
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
15 Minute Brisbane Scenic
Take to the skies in one of our VIP Air-Conditioned helicopters for this beautiful 15-minute tour of our great city. Along with sensational views of
Winery Tours
Wine-aficionados, listen up! We understand that it’s been a long hard winter and you might be in need of cheering up (we all are if
LUNCH FLIGHTS
Let’s do lunch! How many times have you heard that? Well, let’s step it up a notch and really DO lunch. Fly out to any
Junior Aviator Program
Do your kids dream of one day becoming a pilot? Do they always nag you for a flight in a helicopter? Our Junior Aviator Program
Hit the Green – Big Time!
Do you have a glorious summer’s day to spare and the urge to get some serious golfing done? Pterodactyl Helicopters has some amazing flying golf
Knock your Kids’ Socks off this Christmas!
Christmas is just around the corner and parents everywhere are becoming consumed with a question that gets trickier every year: What to get the children?
Joy Rides from Kilcoy Farmstay
On Saturday the 23rd (Easter Saturday) we will be at Kilcoy Farm Stay in our Bell 47 doing joy rides and scenic flights. 5min Joy
Unleash Your Inner Celebrity
You know how sometimes you catch yourself longing for a little glitz and glamour? (Unless, of course, you already are an incredibly glitzy and glamorous
…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
Golf A-Go-Go!
Glorious summer has finally come – and Australians are flocking to their favourite summer hang outs en mass. If you feel like getting outside but
River 94.9 Promotional Flight
Dear Mike and Johey, Just a quick note of Thanks for your support yesterday. The chopper coverage of the greater part of our core market
Adventure River Run Scenic
Adventure River Run approx. 30 minutes THIS FLIGHT IS NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED! River Runs are pretty much the ultimate experience when it comes to
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
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
Lockrose Heritage Museum Open Day
Title: Lockrose Heritage Museum Open DayLocation: 15 Lockrose Road LockroseDescription: A gathering of old and new race cars, Speedway cars, Motor Bikes and drag cars.
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
Rev It Up with Pterodactyl Helicopters
Are you craving adventure but don’t quite know where to start? Don’t feel bad, it’s a common condition – and, lucky for you, Pterodactyl Helicopters
The Feast-and-Flight Response
You know what we love the most about winter in South-East Queensland? It’s eating season! Those precious couple of cooler months when no one cares
Up the Ante on your next Pub Crawl
Now that most of us have recovered from the celebratory marathon that is the festive season, the time is right to start planning the next
Picture Perfect
It is common knowledge that Pterodactyl Helicopters is your one-stop-shop for airbourne adventure, high flying romance and unforgettable memories; but did you know that our
TRANSFERS
Custom Helicopter Transfers Have you got a business appointment, lunch date, family event or just want to spend the day on the beach? Our helicopters
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
New Dates added for Somerset Scenic Flights
We have just added the 9th Jan2011 and 16th Jan 2011 to the flight dates for the somerset Dam Scenic flights. These would make an
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
Joy Rides Woodlands of Marburg
Title: Joy Rides Woodlands of MarburgLocation: Woodlands of MarburgDescription: A return to Woodlands for a special day. Take a ride and see the magnificent countryside
Wedding Proposal for Andrew and Kimberley
Recently Andrew set the bar high by taking his girlfriend on a helicopter tour of Warrego wines and Woodlands of Marburg he then used the
Experience Aerial Combat First Hand!
Attention all was history buffs and aviation aficionados! Were you aware that the ultimate adventure – combining WWII history, aerobatics and (admittedly unrelated) V8 racing
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
Sunset-Jetset
It’s a universally acknowledged fact that sunsets are a moving, romantic, glorious thing. Whether the sun is sinking into the ocean as you enjoy something
HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS around LAKE SOMERSET
HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS around LAKE SOMERSET from Kilcoy Farm Stay Flights from $180 per person depending on numbers Bookings are essential as we require minimum numbers.
FIRE FIGHTING
Fire Fighting Elite Helicopters are the proud operators of Firebird 410, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services first dedicated SIG (Special Intelligence Gathering) Helicopter. FB410 utilises
60 Minute Gold Coast Moreton Bay Brisbane Scenic
Want to see the iconic Gold Coast while you’re here in Brisbane, this is the flight for you. First, we head south to Mt Tamborine
NV Hairstyles Ipswich Cup Event
NV Hairstyles are giving 5 lucky couples the chance to win flights to the ipswich cup, for your chance to win book your tickets now on 3282
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
15 Minute Brisbane Scenic
Take to the skies in one of our VIP Air-Conditioned helicopters for this beautiful 15-minute tour of our great city. Along with sensational views of
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
30 Minute Brisbane Moreton Bay Scenic
After departing our first-class boarding lounge, you will travel North for gorgeous views of the Brisbane CBD and Brisbane River, then across to Mt Gravatt