Flying experiences

The Best Flying Experiences in Australia

From thrills and spills to relaxing breaks, RedBalloon has the best flying experience ideas for any type of adventurer. Whether you’ve been dreaming of skydiving your entire life, prefer to strap into a helicopter, or have visions of hot air ballooning, RedBalloon has your back. Every experience is designed to showcase the stunning landscape of Australia’s natural beauty. You get the joy of the adrenaline rush and the happiness of spending time in nature. It’s a win-win.

Are you looking for a unique gift for a loved one? There’s no better way to ensure they feel seen than with a memorable flying experience gift. There’s never been a more unforgettable way to spend a happy occasion.

Enjoy a champagne brunch for two in a seaplane ride over Sydney. Take a tandem skydive over the Great Ocean Road or try a scenic flight over the Whitsundays. You’ll get a chance to see Heart Reed, Whitehaven Beach, and Heart Reef from a bird’s eye view. Wherever you’re from, no trip to Australia would be complete without a flying experience, so don’t miss out on your opportunity to see Australia from a different perspective.

Discover helicopter flights plus plenty more with our range of flying experiences.

Hot Air Balloon Rides

If you’re looking to take in the beauty of nature from a unique perspective, nothing beats a hot air balloon flight. It’s a peaceful way to experience the sunrise or sunset, and the balloon takes you on a quiet drift over stunning coastlines or rolling vineyards. All you need to do is lean back, relax, and snack your way through your flight.

From the Yarra and Hunter Valleys to the Gold Coast, Australia has a stunning landscape perfect for the most peaceful, magical hot air balloon ride of your life. It’s the ideal location to make a magic moment or to celebrate a joyous occasion.

If you’re looking for the ultimate backdrop for a romantic proposal, it doesn’t get much better than an exclusive VIP hot air balloon ride on the Gold Coast. You’ll get a sunrise view from the basket, plus champagne and chocolates on the flight and a five-star breakfast buffet at the hotel when you land.

Skydiving Experiences

For those dreaming of the ultimate adrenaline rush, there’s nothing quite like skydiving. Take a leap of faith from 15,000 feet, free-fall at speeds over 200 km/h, and then sit back as you glide your way back to earth in total exhilaration.

From Melbourne to Wollongong and beyond, there are so many thrilling adventures to choose from, as long as you’re ready to turn those dreams into a reality. If you’re looking for an unforgettable flying experience gift, RedBalloon is the ideal choice to book your experience.

If you’re looking for a multi-activity experience, then we have the perfect adventure for you. This combo experience includes three hot laps in a Mustang and a 15,000-foot skydive. That way, you’re sure to see every square centimetre of the region.

Scenic Helicopter Flights

What better way to enjoy the thrill of taking off and enjoying sights from great heights than sightseeing from a helicopter? Whether it’s a flight over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, hovering over Queensland’s lush rainforests, or circling the city skyline over Melbourne, RedBalloon has a scenic helicopter flight to fit the bill.

Our helicopter flights are perfectly suited to birthday, anniversary, and graduation celebrations, a romantic touch for a unique proposal, or a handy way to sightsee.

Take a private helicopter ride for two to the Sunshine Coast. You’ll enjoy spectacular views, have an opportunity to explore the winery, and grab a bite to eat.

For a special ops experience, this helicopter flight for four is an immersive flying experience with tactical manoeuvres to take your breath away. It isn’t for the faint of heart though, so make sure you book this one for the true adrenaline-seekers.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to see the Great Barrier Reef in all its glory. Take a snorkelling tour, sample delicious seafood platters and gourmet canapés, and get a look at a working marine biology lab.

Seaplane Flights

Australia boasts over than 25,000 kilometres of coastline and numerous rivers and lakes. So, a seaplane flight is an excellent way to see the real Australia from a new perspective. You love the scenic photographs you see in shiny magazines; now you can see the scenery up close and personal. Take off from the water and soar over spectacular coastlines with an unforgettable seaplane experience. In Sydney or Melbourne, you can enjoy scenic flights paired with gourmet lunches or wine tours.

Our seaplane flights perfectly balance luxury and adventure, providing the complete experience of flying for gift-giving, celebrating, or just trying something new. Nothing beats a scenic flight over the sea; it’s a great chance to see buildings from a different perspective, and you might even spot some local wildlife too.

Soar over the sea from Swan River to Rottnest Island in just 20 minutes and unlock a day of adventure on Rottnest. It’s home to the quokka, arguably one of Australia’s most precious wildlife members, and you can explore by bike or golf buggy.

Learn to Fly with Lessons & Simulators

A flight simulator provides pilot-curious people with a way to test how passionate they are about the prospect of soaring into the sky. Simulators feel so real, you’ll truly feel like you’re flying.

You’ll climb into the cockpit and pilot a plane in a safe, risk-free environment.

Do you know a budding pilot? Fast-track their career and give them some tangible fly experience with a flight lesson and simulator experience. Let your future flyer get expert tuition from experienced instructors. Participants will take their turn on a simulator and learn how to bank, turn, and land- just like the real pilots.

There are plenty of flying and simulator lesson experiences to choose from, whether you’d prefer to try a Boeing 737 simulator, take a flying lesson, or try a simulator. It’s the perfect gift for the aviation enthusiast in your life.

Start your flight training with something smaller, with an aerochute training flight. You’ll get the safety gear to wear and get taken through a safety brief by a skilled instructor, and then it’s up to you to experiment with your body and chute to turn, climb, and descend.

For the light aircraft lovers out there, why not check out the two flight training lessons? If you like more thrills, combine your next scenic flight with acrobatic maneuvers that will knock your socks off! Or combine a flying experience with a driving experience for the ultimate adrenaline rush.

Have you ever imagined gliding peacefully at 3,000 feet? Now you can! You’ll fly in formation and pull the release once you reach your flying height, peel off, and hit your cruising speed to enjoy the scenery. It’s a flying experience you’ll never forget.

If you know someone who’s been toying with getting their pilot’s license, this flying experience is the ultimate gift! Give the gift of the pilot training flight starter package. These three training flights amount to two hours of pilot training, and the flying experience starts in the classroom before you find yourself in the air.

Unforgettable Flying Experiences to Gift

If you’re tired of giving the same old gifts year after year, it’s time to take things into your own hands with a unique flying experience gift! Whether your loved one is obsessed with fighter jets or prefers a simulator, RedBalloon has plenty of flying experiences to choose from.

Our extraordinary flying experiences are the ideal way to celebrate a milestone occasion for anyone who dreams of the clouds. Give a gift that’s sure to surpass their expectations, whether they have dreams of flying loop-de-loops or you’re looking for a scenic flight on your way to and from lunch.

If you loved our range of scenic flights and are looking for more thrilling ideas, discover our entire range of scenic flying experiences. If you’re not sure which flying experience is the right option for your loved one’s gift, start with a gift voucher or gift card.