Private Barossa Valley Helicopter Flight: Jacob's Creek & Lyndoch

See the wine tanks and reservoir from the air, with every seat a window seat

A private helicopter flight over Barossa Valley lifts off from Lyndoch and circles Jacob's Creek, the Whispering Wall, and the surrounding townships with only your group on board. Your pilot narrates the landmarks as you fly. You choose 10, 15 or 20 minutes in the air, with longer flights reaching the South Para Reservoir, Seppeltsfield and Tanunda. A photo beside the helicopter on your own phone is included before or after the flight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private helicopter flight over Barossa Valley

• Meet crew and safety briefing
• Take photo with helicopter
• Lift off over Hoffnungsthal Valley
• Fly over Jacob's Creek tank farm
• Fly over southern Barossa township
• Fly past Barossa Reservoir dam wall
• Return to Barossa Helicopters base

The experience

You meet the crew at Barossa Helicopters on the family property in Hoffnungsthal Valley, one of the first German settlement sites in the Barossa, for a safety briefing and passenger manifest. Then you walk out to the Robinson R44 helicopter: a four-seat aircraft where every passenger gets a panoramic view. The pilot talks you through the route as you lift off over the valley floor, and because this is a private flight, only your group travels on board.

The route depends on which flight length you choose. All three options pass over Jacob's Creek at Rowland Flat, where massive tanks hold up to 1.4 million litres of wine among the vines, and circle the southern Barossa township near the Goldfields. The 15-minute flight adds the South Para Reservoir and Williamstown. The 20-minute flight reaches Seppeltsfield and Tanunda. You return to the landing pad at the same spot where you started, and the crew photographs you beside the helicopter on your own phone or camera before you leave.

Barossa Helicopters has flown the valley since the mid-1980s. The cabin can be warm in summer and cool in winter, so dress for the season. Flights are subject to weather and may be rescheduled if conditions are unsafe. Children must be at least 100 cm tall to fly. Maximum individual weight is 130 kg, and the combined weight for three passengers cannot exceed 270 kg. Bags, loose clothing, selfie sticks and smoking are not allowed on board.

What’s included

• Private helicopter flight for your group of up to three passengers.
• Live commentary from your local pilot.
• Photo beside the helicopter on your own phone or camera.
• Pre-flight safety briefing.
• Flight time of 10, 15 or 20 minutes depending on the option you choose.

Options for this experience

3 options

10-Minute Southern Barossa FlightGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30Lasts 10 minutes, covering Jacob's Creek, St Hugo, Lyndoch, the Barossa Goldfields and the Whispering Wall.

A scenic flight lasting 15 minutesGuide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30Lasts 15 minutes: follows the full 10-minute route, then adds the South Para Reservoir and returns via Williamstown over the southern Barossa Ranges.

A 20-minute scenic flightGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30Lasts 20 minutes: travels along the western ridge to Seppeltsfield, passes over Tanunda and Nuriootpa, then returns by way of Jacob's Creek and the Whispering Wall.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Barossa Helicopters

Is this one for you?Choose the 10-minute flight if you want the core Barossa landmarks and wine country in a quick aerial pass; pick the 15-minute option to add the South Para Reservoir and Williamstown; go for 20 minutes if you want to reach Seppeltsfield and Tanunda at the northern end of the valley.

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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 do I see on the 10-minute flight?

The 10-minute Southern Barossa flight lifts off over Hoffnungsthal Valley, passes Jacob's Creek and its massive wine tanks, circles the southern Barossa township and the nearby Goldfields, then returns to the landing pad.

Can I bring my camera or phone to photograph from the air?

Yes, you can bring your phone or camera to take photos during the flight. The crew also photographs you beside the helicopter on your own device before or after you fly.

How many people can fly at once?

This is a private flight for your group of up to three passengers. Only your group travels on board. No other bookings share the helicopter.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Flights are subject to weather and may be rescheduled if conditions are unsafe. The operator will work with you to find another departure time.

Do I need to be fit or have flying experience?

No flying experience is needed. The flight is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children must be at least 100 cm tall. Maximum individual weight is 130 kg.