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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!

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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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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 are catalogued as something they might love to do as a special treat some day in the indeterminable future, should the helicopter gods permit it. Coupled with the uncertainties is the real possibility of experiencing vertigo, or a lingering fear of heights, or a want for leisure time that simply never presents itself as a whole day.

In the immortal words of Douglas Adams: Don’t Panic.

If you have been wanting to see your world from above, and simply haven’t found the funds or guts to do it yet, Pterodactyl Helicopters has the answer: Helicopter Joy Flights.

What’s a Helicopter Joy Flight then?

These (approximately) 5-minute helicopter flights, costing usually no more than $65 per person, are designed to give you a taste of the thrill of a helicopter ride while allowing you to test the waters and see if it’s an experience that you’re interested in repeating in the future.

We’re pretty sure you’re going to love it.

Pterodactyl Scenic Helicopter Joy Flight locations for 2018

Pterodactyl Helicopters operates from both Brisbane and Sydney with a number of scenic joy flight options available. We set up the helicopter at a variety of local Brisbane and Ipswich shows and fetes throughout the year and you can simply turn up and book a flight at any of the following locations on the day:

Levuka 4×4 Park Helicopter Joy Flights – Easter

Joy flights at the Levuka 4×4 Park over the Easter weekend cost between $55-65 per flight. Book your joy flight online to make sure you don’t miss out!

Crows Nest Show Helicopter Joy Flights – May

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for the Crows Nest Show today!

Dayboro Day Helicopter Joy Flights – Last Sunday in May

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for Dayboro Day today!

Ipswich Cup Helicopter Joy Flights – June

The Ipswich Cup is a special horse racing event in the local social calendar. You can be the envy of your friends as you arrive in style by helicopter. Book your Ipswich Cup Helicopter Transfer online to ensure your place! Flights start from $88 per person.

Toogoolawah Show Helicopter Joy Flights – June

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for the Toogoolawah Show today!

EID Downunder Helicopter Joy Flights – July

Eid Down Under is a celebration of the Eid al Fitr festival in Brisbane, QLD. A key objective of Eid Down Under is to promote cohesion, acceptance and understanding of cultural diversity and its benefits across the entire community.
Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for EID Downunder today!

Dayboro Show Helicopter Joy Flights – July

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for the Dayboro Show today!

Centenary Rocks Festival Helicopter Joy Flights – July

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for the Centenary Rocks Festival today!

Woodhill BoxCars Helicopter Joy Flights – July

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for the Woodhill BoxCars today!

V8 Supercars Ipswich Helicopter Joy Flights – July

Standard Pterodactyl Helicopters Joy Flight rates apply: Book a helicopter flight for the V8 Supercars Ipswich event today!

Leyburn Sprints Helicopter Joy Flights – August

Leyburn Sprints in the Southern Downs Region Queensland Australia celebrates the first Grand Prix ever held in Queensland in 1949. For two days each year the town closes down and classic cars race around the houses of Leyburn, a town of less then 200 houses.
Helicopter joy flights range from $50-70; book your Leyburn Sprints Helicopter Joy Flight online to ensure your place!

Levuka 4×4 Park Helicopter Joy Flights – October Long Weekend

Joy flights at the Levuka 4×4 Park over the long weekend in October cost between $55-65 per flight. Book your joy flight online to make sure you don’t miss out!

So, what are you waiting for?

Our experienced helicopter pilots are here to make you feel at ease, no matter the length of your scenic flight, and whether you take a full-scale helicopter wine tour or a 20 minute joy flight – when you fly with Pterodactyl Helicopters, you are treated like a celebrity.

Ready to take to the skies? You can buy a Helicopter Joy Flight gift voucher for 2 people in our online shop to secure your place, or you can phone us on (07) 3201 0005 or contact us online, and ask where we’re flying this weekend.