Sydney Private Aboriginal Cultural Helicopter Experience

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Ground experience. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Your experience begins here, before you board. Meet your Aboriginal cultural facilitator and First Nations custodians. Participate in a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony on Country. Share a native flavours morning tea of native food and beverage. Receive a safety briefing from your licensed commercial pilot. Then board your private helicopter.

   30 minutes here

2. Royal National Park

   Route 2A (Southern Sydney route): Bidjigal, Dharawal and Gweagal Country. One of the world's oldest national parks, seen from the air with live cultural storytelling from your on-board Aboriginal cultural facilitator. View the coastline, escarpment and ancient Aboriginal rock engraving sites from a bird's-eye view.

   35 minutes here

3. Sydney Harbour

   Route 2B (Northern Sydney route): Gadigal, Cammeraygal and Guringai Country. Fly over the city skyline, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour with live cultural storytelling from your on-board Aboriginal cultural facilitator. Stories of saltwater and freshwater Country delivered from the air.

   35 minutes here

4. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

   Route 2B (Northern Sydney route): Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Guringai Country. Ancient Aboriginal rock engraving sites interpreted from the air. One of the most significant cultural landscapes in the greater Sydney region, experienced from a perspective few visitors ever have.

   35 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• 35 min - Robinson R66

  Duration: 35 minutes Southern Sydney Route: Bidjigal, Dharawal & Gweagal Country, over the Royal National Park, coastline, escarpment & ancient Aboriginal rock carvings Robinson R66: The Robinson R66 is a five-seat, single-engine turbine helicopter powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine

• 35 min - Bell 407

  Duration: 35 minutes: A private 35-minute helicopter flight over Sydney. Southern Sydney Route: Covers Bidjigal, Dharawal & Gweagal Country, over the Royal National Park, coastline, escarpment and Aboriginal rock carvings Bell 407: The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine, civil utility helicopter. It seats up to 7, and reaches speeds up to 140 knots.

• 45 min - Robinson R66

  Duration: 45 minutes Southern Sydney Route: Bidjigal, Dharawal & Gweagal Country, over the Royal National Park, coastline, escarpment & ancient Aboriginal rock carvings Robinson R66 Helicopter: The Robinson R66 is a five-seat, single-engine turbine helicopter powered by a Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine

• 45 min - Bell 407

  Duration: 45 minutes: A private 45-minute helicopter flight over Sydney Southern Sydney Route: Bidjigal, Dharawal & Gweagal Country, over the Royal National Park, coastline, escarpment & ancient Aboriginal rock carvings Bell 407 Helicopter: The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine, civil utility helicopter that reaches speeds of up to 140 knots (259km/h)

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 5 travelers per booking

Operated by

Natcha Cultural Tours

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Meeting point: Aero Logistics Helibase, Mascot NSW 2020, Sydney. On-site parking is available at the helibase.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Your experience of the Welcome to Country ceremony and morning tea begins on the ground before the flight.
• Hotel and cruise-terminal transfers are available on request. Contact hello@natchaculturaltours.com to arrange before your tour date.
• 7 days notice is preferred to secure your preferred departure time. For requests inside 7 days, please contact the operator directly to confirm aircraft availability.
• This is a private charter of the whole aircraft. Minimum 1 guest. Maximum 3 paying guests on the Robinson R66, or 5 paying guests on the Bell 407. The Aboriginal cultural facilitator occupies one seat on every flight. Aircraft type is confirmed at booking based on your group size, passenger weights and availability.
• Accurate individual passenger weights are required at the time of booking and re-confirmed at check-in. Where an actual weight materially exceeds the weight provided at booking, seating or aircraft allocation may be adjusted for safety reasons. All passengers must follow crew safety instructions at all times.
• Families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children are included in the maximum aircraft capacity and weight-and-balance calculation.
• This experience is low-impact and suitable for most fitness levels. The ceremony and morning tea take place on level ground at the helibase. Not wheelchair accessible.
• What to Bring: Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). Weather-appropriate clothing in layers. Camera or phone for photos. Reusable water bottle (fresh water provided on board for refills). Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
• Available 7 days per week, 364 days per year. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day only. Same-day requests are often possible subject to availability, though 7 days notice is preferred.
• Flights operate at the discretion of the Pilot in Command. Where a confirmed flight cannot proceed due to weather or operational conditions, the operator will endeavour to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund less a $50 administration fee applies. Weather-affected bookings may be rescheduled for up to 12 months from the original booking date.

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