Barossa Valley Helicopter Flight: 30 Minutes Over Wineries

You see the palm-lined road at Seppeltsfield from directly above it.

A 40-minute helicopter flight over Barossa Valley's vineyards, wineries and landmarks, departing from Hoffnungsthal Valley with live commentary from your pilot. You board after a safety briefing, sit according to weight distribution, and bring your camera to capture the route from Lyndoch past Wolf Blass, Seppeltsfield, Maggie Beer's farm, the Whispering Wall and Tanunda before returning to the pad. Children must be at least 100 cm tall. Maximum individual weight is 130 kg.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter flight over Barossa Valley

• Arrive at main office and meet staff
• Watch flight briefing video
• Leave loose items behind, keep cameras
• Photo next to helicopter
• Board helicopter with seating arranged
• Fly over Lyndoch and Seppeltsfield vineyards
• See palm tree lined roads
• Fly over Maggie Beer’s farm and Penfold’s Winery
• Fly around Nuriootpa and Wolf Blass winery
• View limestone quarry near Angaston
• See horse racing stud in South Australia
• Descend over Tanunda, see historic buildings
• Fly past Jacobs Creek and Barossa Goldfields
• See Whispering Wall from the sky
• Return to Hoffnungsthal Valley heli-pad

The experience

The helicopter lifts off from the heli-pad in Hoffnungsthal Valley and tracks west toward Lyndoch, then follows the ridge line of the Barossa past Seppeltsfield, where you'll see the vineyards contouring the rolling hills and the famous palm tree-studded road. From there the route takes you over Maggie Beer's farm and Penfold's Winery before swinging east around Wolf Blass and past the limestone quarry near Angaston. Your pilot points out the landmarks as you descend: Chateau Tanunda, Bethany, and Jacobs Creek at the southern end of the valley.

The second half of the flight heads back north over the Barossa Goldfields and the Whispering Wall, the Barossa reservoir, before returning to Hoffnungsthal Valley. Your pilot provides live commentary throughout, and you're welcome to bring your camera or phone to photograph the views. The ground crew will also take a photo of you next to the helicopter before boarding. The flight lasts 40 minutes total, and you'll watch a safety briefing video before takeoff to cover all aspects of the flight.

Seating is arranged by the ground crew according to individual size and weight to balance the aircraft. Small children sit in the back seats and get their own seat. Leave hats, bags, scarves and loose items behind: only cameras and picture-taking devices come aboard. The helicopter is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller, though weight restrictions apply: maximum individual weight of 130 kg, and a combined maximum of 270 kg for three passengers.

What’s included

• Live commentary from your pilot.
• 30 minutes in the helicopter.
• pre-flight safety briefing.
• photo opportunity with the helicopter using your own camera or phone.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Barossa Helicopters

Is this one for you?Choose this flight if you want to see the Barossa's full geography in one loop: the route covers both ridges and takes in Seppeltsfield, Maggie Beer's farm, Penfolds, Wolf Blass, and the limestone quarry near Angaston, all from the air in under an hour.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wineries and landmarks do I see on the Barossa Valley helicopter flight?

The flight passes over Wolf Blass and Penfold's Winery, Maggie Beer's farm, Seppeltsfield with its palm-lined road, Chateau Tanunda, Bethany, Jacobs Creek, the limestone quarry near Angaston, and the Whispering Wall reservoir. Your pilot points out each landmark as you fly over it.

How long is the helicopter flight and what does it include?

The flight is 40 minutes long and includes live commentary from your pilot, the pre-flight safety briefing, and a photo opportunity with the helicopter using your own camera or phone. You bring your own camera aboard to capture the views.

What are the weight and height requirements for this helicopter tour?

Children must be at least 100 cm tall to fly. Maximum individual weight is 130 kg, and the combined weight of three passengers cannot exceed 270 kg. The ground crew arranges seating based on individual size and weight to balance the aircraft.

Do I need to arrive early for the helicopter flight?

You'll be greeted at the main office and seated to watch the flight briefing video before boarding. The ground crew will escort you to the helicopter and show you where to stand for a photo next to it. Plan to arrive with enough time for the briefing before your flight departs.

Can I bring bags, hats or a selfie stick on the helicopter?

All loose items (hats, bags, scarves and selfie sticks) must remain behind at the office. Only cameras and picture-taking devices are allowed aboard so you can capture the views during the flight.

Is the helicopter tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the helicopter tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at the departure point are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.