Orbit Helicopters — Helicopter Tours Melbourne & Victoria
Orbit Helicopters is a CASA-certified helicopter tour operator based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, offering scenic helicopter joy flights, winery dining tours, day trips, wedding transfers, proposal flights and aerial filming across Victoria. Rated 4.9 stars on Google with a 100% safety record and over 20 years of pilot experience.
Helicopter Tours & Experiences
Scenic Flights
— 20-minute helicopter joy flights over the Melbourne CBD, MCG, Eureka Tower, Brighton Beach bathing boxes, St Kilda and Albert Park. From $178 per person.
Winery Dining Tours
— Fly to Levantine Hill, Pt Leo Estate and Jack Rabbit for gourmet winery lunches across the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula.
12 Apostles Helicopter Day Tour
— Full-day helicopter tour to the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road, skipping the 3-hour drive from Melbourne.
Phillip Island Helicopter Tour
— Scenic flight to Phillip Island including the penguin parade.
Helicopter Wedding Transfers
— Arrive at your wedding by helicopter with bridal party transfers across Melbourne and Victoria.
Helicopter Proposal Flights
— Romantic sunset scenic flights for marriage proposals.
Gender Reveal Helicopter Flights
— Coloured powder flyover for baby gender reveals.
Aerial Filming & Photography
— CASR-approved aerial filming for film, TV and commercial projects.
Executive Helicopter Charter
— Private helicopter charter and corporate transfers across Victoria.
Departure Locations
Orbit Helicopters departs from six Victorian bases: Essendon Airport, Moorabbin Airport, Tyabb Airport, Barwon Heads, Avalon Airport and Ballarat Airport. Daily departures are available from Essendon and Moorabbin.
Aircraft Fleet
The fleet includes the Robinson R44, Bell JetRanger, Airbus H125 (AS350), Airbus H130, Agusta 109 and Bell 407 — seating 1 to 6 passengers depending on the aircraft.
Contact & Booking
Phone: 03 7047 9509 · Email: info@orbithelicopters.com · Website: https://orbithelicopters.com.au · Operating hours: 7 days, 8am–6pm. Book online or call to reserve. Instant gift vouchers available. Free rescheduling for bad weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a helicopter ride in Melbourne cost?
Scenic joy flights start from $178 per person; winery helicopter lunch tours from $690 per person.
Can you fly to the 12 Apostles by helicopter?
Yes — a full-day helicopter tour to the 12 Apostles and Great Ocean Road departs from Melbourne.
Is Orbit Helicopters certified?
Yes — CASA-certified operator, fully licensed pilots, fully insured.
Major Event Helicopter Transfers
Skip the traffic and arrive in style at Melbourne's biggest events. Orbit Helicopters offers helicopter transfers to the Spring Racing Carnival (Derby Day, Melbourne Cup, Oaks Day at Flemington), the F1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, the Avalon Australian International Airshow, and other major events. Enquire for custom event transfers and corporate group bookings.
Helicopter Snowfields & Ski Transfers
Fly direct from Melbourne to Victoria's premier ski resorts — Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. Skip the mountain traffic and be on the slopes in under an hour. Seasonal June to September. Lift passes, ski hire and alpine lunch available.
Sunset & Romantic Helicopter Flights
Watch Melbourne's skyline, coastline and Port Phillip Bay glow in golden light on a romantic sunset helicopter flight. Perfect for proposals, anniversaries and special occasions. Champagne options available.
Port Phillip Bay & Around the Bay Scenic Flights
Experience the full sweep of Port Phillip Bay from above — Brighton Beach bathing boxes, St Kilda, the city skyline, Ricketts Point, and the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas. A 70-minute Around the Bay helicopter flight showcases the very best of Melbourne's bayside from the air.
Helicopter Charter & Airport Transfers
Orbit Helicopters offers private helicopter charter and executive transfers across Victoria. Melbourne Airport transfers, CBD transfers, corporate transport and custom charter flights available. Aircraft seat 1 to 6 passengers.
Weight Limits & Group Bookings
Weight limitations apply: 1 to 3 passengers (180kg maximum combined weight), 4 to 6 passengers (500kg maximum combined weight). For group bookings, corporate events and custom charter, call 03 7047 9509.
