Brisbane Helicopter Pub Crawl: 3 Stops with Private Flight

Three pubs, one helicopter, no shared seats

A private helicopter pub crawl from Brisbane's Archerfield Airport visits three regional pubs (Harrigan's at Calypso Bay, Eagle Heights on Tamborine Mountain, and Veresdale in the Scenic Rim) with 45-minute stops at each and a longer lunch break at one venue. The flight includes live commentary, air-conditioned cabin, Bose headset systems, and free parking. Groups of up to 11 travel together without mixing with other bookings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter pub crawl with three stops

• Start at Archerfield Airport lounge
• Visit Harrigan’s at Calypso Bay
• Stop at Eagle Heights Mountain Resort
• Lunch at Veresdale Hotel
• Return to Archerfield Airport

The experience

The tour starts at Archerfield Terminal Building, an Art Deco lounge with panoramic views of the airfield, where you board a private helicopter for the full flight. Each pub stop runs 45 minutes except lunch, which takes 1.5 hours. The entire experience spans four to five hours. You'll land at three venues chosen from the operator's rotation, typically Harrigan's at Calypso Bay (set on the sheltered waters of Moreton Bay with views toward the Broadwater), Eagle Heights Mountain Resort (perched on Tamborine Mountain with a panoramic view stretching from Stradbroke Island north to New South Wales south, and known for its beer garden), and Veresdale (in the heart of Queensland's dairy and horse stud country, with pastoral views from outdoor dining areas and a gazebo). The pubs cater to vegetarians and non-beer drinkers, and there's no limit to how many drinks you order at each stop.

Because this is a private tour, your helicopter is booked out completely for your group: no strangers added to fill seats. Groups run up to 11 people. Larger groups can be accommodated with modifications. The flight includes live English-language commentary through Bose headset systems, all taxes and fees, and air-conditioned cabin throughout. Free parking covers the entire duration, so you don't pay for the airfield lot while you're aloft.

Lunch is not included in the price, so you'll order and pay at whichever pub becomes your meal stop. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase at each venue. The tour operates from Archerfield Airport, which has public transportation nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Live English-language commentary during the flight.
• private helicopter booked entirely for your group.
• Bose headset systems.
• air-conditioned cabin.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• free parking for the entire duration.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pub tour with 3 stopsGuide in English · 11:00 and 12:00Direct flight

Brisbane scenic route plus a 3-pub crawlGuide in English · 11:00 and 12:00Scenic tour of the Brisbane CBD

Gold Coast with a 3-pub crawlGuide in English · 11:00 and 12:00Gold Coast scenic: Lift your helicopter pub crawl to new heights by adding a Gold Coast scenic flight

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 12:00

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Bekaa Air Helicopters

Is this one for you?Choose the three-pub version if you prefer a focused afternoon over a full day, or the five-pub option if you want to sample more variety across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the islands.

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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 are the three pubs on the Brisbane helicopter pub crawl?

The tour typically stops at Harrigan's at Calypso Bay (on Moreton Bay with water views), Eagle Heights Mountain Resort (on Tamborine Mountain overlooking the Gold Coast), and Veresdale (in the Scenic Rim dairy country). The operator may substitute venues depending on local events, but the three-stop structure stays the same.

How long do you spend at each pub on the helicopter tour?

Each pub stop is 45 minutes, except the lunch venue, where you have 1.5 hours to eat and drink. The entire tour runs four to five hours from departure at Archerfield Airport to return.

Is the helicopter shared with other groups, or is it private?

The helicopter is booked out completely for your group, so you never share seats with strangers. Groups of up to 11 travel together. Larger groups can be arranged with modifications.

What's included in the price of the pub crawl?

The price covers the private helicopter flight, live English commentary through Bose headsets, all taxes and fees, air-conditioned cabin, and free parking for the duration. Lunch and drinks are not included and are ordered and paid for at each pub.

Can the tour accommodate vegetarians or people who don't drink beer?

Yes. Each pub on the tour caters to vegetarians and those who prefer not to drink beer, and there's no limit to how many drinks you order at any stop.