About this tour
A 4-hour private helicopter tour departing Essendon Airport that traces Victoria's southwestern coastline, sweeping past the Surf Coast's best beaches—Bells Beach, Lorne, Wye River—before touching down at the 12 Apostles Heliport. Spend up to two hours exploring the limestone stacks and coastal vistas on foot, then return airborne for an aerial perspective of these dramatic rock formations before heading inland toward home.
Highlights
- Aerial views of Bells Beach and coastal towns from helicopter
- Land at 12 Apostles, walk the famous rock formations up close
- See Cape Otway Lighthouse and remote Wreck Beach from above
- Private helicopter with guaranteed window seat
- Carbon-neutral flight operations
- Experienced pilot narration throughout journey
What to expect
The flight kicks off from Essendon, climbing over Melbourne's skyline before banking southwest toward the coast. You'll track the Great Ocean Road's cliff-lined edges, spotting surf breaks and sheltered coves that blur past below. At the 1.5-hour mark, the helicopter descends to the 12 Apostles Visitor Centre heliport. You disembark to wander the boardwalks, photograph the weathered stacks rising from the Southern Ocean, and absorb the raw coastline on your own pace. Back in the air, you'll circle the formations from above—a perspective most visitors never get—before the return leg cuts through inland farmland toward home.
Good to know
Bring a camera and neck pillow. Window seats are guaranteed but pack layers; altitude and sea wind make it cool. Lunch isn't provided, so grab something before departure or pack snacks. All fitness levels welcome. Public transport accesses the airport.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.