Helicopter Flight to Yarra Valley with Winery Lunch - For 2
Highlights
- Approximately 50 minute return helicopter flights
- Three course winery lunch
- Experienced and knowledgeable pilot
Cruise in a helicopter to the cool climate wine region of the Yarra Valley and land at De Bortolis Locale for a three course lunch. Enjoy your time wining and dining, then jump back in your heli for the flight back to Melbourne.
What's Included?
- Return helicopter flights from Essendon Airport to either De Bortoli Wines Estate
- Full 3 course sit down lunch at either De Bortoli's Locale Restaurant
- Matched wine
Experience breathtaking views while on this scenic flight that takes you from Essendon Airport to the Yarra Valley wine region. From the sights of Melbourne CBD to the famous MCG, your flying experience is both exhilarating and romantic. The helicopter lands in the Yarra Valley, renowned for its crisp weather, beautiful geography and excellent wine. Once you exit the helicopter enjoy a delicious three course lunch.
Choose De Bortoli's Locale Restaurant for rustic Italian cuisine and the chance to indulge in wines created with over 80 years of experience. Indulge whilst enjoying outstanding views of the estate and De Bortoli even has a cheese maturation room on site.
Session Length
- This experience includes a 50 minute return flight, 5 minute briefing session prior to flying and minimum 2 hours at the winery
- You need to arrive 15 minutes before the flight time
- Available on Saturday and Sunday only
- The winery lunches available every day
Restrictions
he supplier may need to shift flight times to match up shared passengers to create a full flight. Flights will only be conducted in safe weather conditions. Many factors such as wind, visibility, and rain can prohibit a safe and enjoyable flight. The supplier reserves the right to postpone flights, at the discretion of the pilot, on the day where the forecast and conditions do not permit safe and enjoyable flying operations.
Guidelines
- Maximum passenger weight for shared flights is 100kg. Maximum passenger weight for private flights is 125kg. Maximum combined passenger weight for 2 people in shared flights is 200kg
- Children aged 3 - 13 are welcome along with an adult. This experience isn't suitable for infants
- Participants must be 18 years and older to consume alcohol; ID may be required
- Passengers with physical and/or mental disabilities must book on private flights and be accompanied by a carer in and around the helicopter
- Participants who arrive on the day of their experience and do not adhere to these guidelines will forfeit their experience
- The experience provider reserves the right to substitute aircraft without notice
- The supplier may need to shift flight times to match up shared passengers to create a full flight
- Participants are advised to make their own insurance provisions in case of unforeseen circumstances
Due to current safety requirements for the airport please note these conditions for participation:
- Photo identification is required on the day and must match the name(s) on the booking confirmation
- Only participants are permitted in the lounges or hangar facilities. If bringing along family and friends, they'll be able to watch take off and landing from designated viewing areas
- Phones and cameras are allowed however bags are not permitted in the Helicopter or hangar facilities
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:
Rescheduling
- Over 2 weeks prior to the experience date: No charge
- 48 hours to up to 2 weeks prior to the experience date: $50 per person participant fee to change the experience date and time
- Within 48 hours of the experience date, No Shows and Late Arrivals: Participants forfeit their experience and therefore are not entitled to a refund or to re-book
Numbers on the Day
This flight runs with up to five passengers and crew. Shared flights must be full to go ahead.
Weather
Flights will only be conducted in safe weather conditions. Many factors such as wind, visibility, and rain can prohibit a safe and enjoyable flight. The supplier reserves the right to postpone flights, at the discretion of the pilot, on the day where the forecast and conditions do not permit safe and enjoyable flying operations.
Dress Code
Please dress comfortably and wear sensible shoes.
This experience departs from Essendon Airport), a 20 minute drive from Melbourne CBD.