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Melbourne: Private Helicopter Flight to the 12 Apostles

1. Melbourne: Private Helicopter Flight to the 12 Apostles

Soar over the limestone stacks at the 12 Apostles beach with this 1.25-hour flight from Melbourne. Land nearby and have free time to appreciate the views or descend the Gibson Steps to the beach. Capture pictures with your helicopter before the flight.  Travel above stunning countryside on the ride to the 12 Apostles beach. Marvel at the golden stacks from the helicopter's large windows as the blue and white waves crash over them. Spot the Great Ocean Road before your private landing at the 12 Apostles Helipad. Enjoy 2-hours of free time once you land where you can take the Gibson Steps all the way down to the sands of the 12 Apostles beach or head up to the Castle Rock lookout, one of the best scenic viewpoints to capture pictures of this unique landscape. 

Melbourne: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

2. Melbourne: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience

Enjoy a romantic hot air balloon flight in Melbourne and see an iconic view of the city; admire the architecture and sights from the hot air balloon basket. Enjoy an optional breakfast with champagne, and buy photos of your ride if you want to take them home as a souvenir. Start your trip with optional pickup from your accommodation in Melbourne. Jump on the bus, and enjoy the ride as you head straight to the launch site. First, get a quick safety talk from your host on what to expect on your ride. Did you know that Melbourne is the only major city in the world where you can fly hot air balloons over the CBD? That's right, hop in the hot air balloon basket and feel the adrenaline rush through your body as you ride through the sky.  See another side to Melbourne that you won't forget. Spot the MCG, Flinder's Street, Southern Cross Station, the Eureka, and many more sights as you float in the sky. Feeling hungry? No worries, enjoy an optional champagne breakfast after your flight. Take home a photograph of your ride for an additional cost; ask your host to see the photos they captured on the ride.

Sydney, Wollongong: 15,000-Foot Tandem Beach Skydive

3. Sydney, Wollongong: 15,000-Foot Tandem Beach Skydive

Take the plunge with a 15,000-foot skydive over Wollongong! Tandem skydive with a professional instructor, just 1 hour south of Sydney Central Business District. As you jump from Australia's highest jump, at an altitude of 15,000 feet, you will experience amazing coastal views down the Jervis Bay, and all the way up to North Sydney. Once you exit the plane you will experience the thrill of freefall! Traveling at speeds of over 120 mph (200 km/h), you will freefall for up to 60 seconds. Your instructor will pull your chute and you will soar like a bird for around 5 minutes over beautiful North Wollongong beach. The beach side landing zone is located at Stuart Park, North Wollongong.

Melbourne: Private City & Beaches Helicopter Ride

4. Melbourne: Private City & Beaches Helicopter Ride

Discover a bird's-eye-view of Melbourne with this private helicopter tour. Have time to snap some action shots in front of the helicopter before your flight. Enjoy the option of capturing in-flight video recordings or live streams during your flight so you can share your adventure with your friends. Head over to the activity provider's office and get checked in for your flight. As you walk out on to the tarmac you'll be met with incredible views of Melbourne's city skyline, the perfect background for a quick photoshoot in-front of your helicopter before take-off. Protect your ears with the provided headphones and feel the thrill of take-off. Fly by the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and Docklands Marina at just 1,200 feet above the ground (400 metres) on your way out to Port Phillip Bay. Spot the Spirit of Tasmania which is docked at Station Pier.  Make a left-hand turn to fly you along the coast over St Kilda's famous Boardwalk and Luna Park. Your flight path continues over the Formula 1 Track at Albert Park, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).  Finish your tour with the perfect opportunity to capture a photo of the MCG, the Yarra River and CBD all in one frame. Land back at your meeting point at the end of your tour. 

Melbourne: Helicopter, Wine Tasting & Lunch in Yarra Valley

5. Melbourne: Helicopter, Wine Tasting & Lunch in Yarra Valley

Discover the flavors of Yarra Valley on this guided day trip from Melbourne, starting with a private helicopter flight. Land at Hubert Estate for a gastronomic adventure. Visit Hubert Estate's Cellar Door for wine and cheese tasting, and indulge in a gourmet lunch at Quarters Restaurant. Begin your private winery lunch experience with a helicopter flight from Melbourne to Hubert Estate. Put on your noise-canceling headsets and take a window seat as you fly over the hills to the picturesque Yarra Valley. Make a grand entrance to Hubert Estate, landing directly at the vineyard before being escorted to Hubert Estate's Cellar Door for a wine-tasting session. Enjoy a selection of 8 St Hubert's The Stag wines, including a Victorian Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, paired with a cheese platter. Next, tuck in for the Hungry Hungry Hubert tasting menu that includes a variety of fresh modern Australian dishes at Quarters Restaurant. Think hearty vegetables, local meat, fresh seafood, woodfired pizza made in an Italian Marana pizza oven, and handmade pasta. Next, take a tour of the Hubert Gallery of Art. Learn the stories behind the artwork of over 20 indigenous artists from around Australia, including Polly Ngale and Yannima Tommy Watson, before your winery lunch adventure concludes with a return charter flight to Melbourne.

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Ken, the instructor who did the tandem dive with me was so nice, patient and thorough. He ensured that I knew what to do before exiting out the plane and landing on the ground. All the skydive crew were so friendly and welcoming. Felt so comfortable even though I was doing this experience alone. Highly recommend it to everyone!

Hop on.. don’t think twice! Definitely a giant ticked box on your bucket list. Scared of heights? Same here, just don’t look down and you can still be mesmerised by the view without throwing up

Amazing experience!! Such a thrill!! My instructor Selwyn was so lovely and explained everything very clearly which made me a lot more calm before the dive.

I had the most amazing 20 minutes. It was really scenic and the weather was perfect.

Excellent experience and a must try, excellent pilot!