Truenorth Helicopters

Taking off at the break of dawn, you’ll land atop a lofty peak in plenty of time to pop open the champagne and feast on fresh fruit and cheese as one of the greatest Kimberley shows commences. Pull up a rock and let the show begin, you will be treated to a multitude of ever changing colours, reflections and sounds as the suns rays awaken the Kimberley for another day.

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A unique opportunity exists to be among the fortunate few to enter some of the greatest galleries of rock art in the world. Todays journey will take them coastal before heading inland across some true Kimberley country where they will land and take some time to tour these galleries.

Their next destination is one of the most majestic waterfalls in the region the King George Falls. Ascending above the falls, take the opportunity to capture some aerial shots of this beautiful destination. As they journey to the mouth of the river, be amazed at how millions of years of erosion have carved the deep gorge, which embraces this river guiding it to the sea. Keep an eye out in search of Jabiru, turtles, crocodile and may even encounter a rare glimpse of the elusive Dugong.

Their next port of call will have them landing right next to a picturesque waterhole, enjoy a refreshing cool off from the Kimberley sun and a cold beverage. This flight is jammed packed and their most popular.

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Truenorth Helicopters provides a mixture of unique Helicopter Adventures to guests at the Berkeley River Lodge, local tour and private operators. Also part of their service is to provide scenic transfers to and from Kununurra, Mitchell Plateau, Faraway Bay and El Questro Station.

The helicopter on site is a Bell 407. Its sleek design and advanced technologies make it a smooth and quiet ride make it a perfect aircraft for the Kimberley. It is fully air-conditioned, with a leather interior, satellite phone, headsets and in flight music. The helicopter has been fitted with an emergency pop out float system and an advanced satellite tracking system. The 407 seats six passengers in four forward facing and two rear facing seats, with generously oversized windows for outstanding visibility. They also have a utility basket that is fitted to the skids of the helicopter and is great for storing luggage and fishing rods.

All pilots have a very good knowledge of the Kimberley and all adventures are an educational experience as well as visually stimulating. The flights available as part of their service include Berkeley River Scenic, Heli Fishing, Sunset / Sunrise Adventure, Picnic Adventures, Rock Art Adventure and Waterfall Adventures.

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On your way to the thundering Mitchell Falls, watch closely as the landscape changes from grassy plains to dramatic rock formations and pockets of lush rainforest dotted with ancient livistonia palms. Touching down at the top of Mitchell Falls, you can explore this natural wonder as the spray from the falls gently cools your face. With gourmet hamper in hand, they will then whisk you away to a special wilderness picnic spot before heading back to the coast to take in the spectacle of Admiralty Gulf, Vansittart Bay, Truscott airbase, Drysdale River and the King George River.

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Having your own private helicopter available will put you in the heart of the Kimberley’s best Barramundi fishing.

Imagine daybreak and you have just landed on a stretch of water that is not accessible without a helicopter. The water is like a mirror, except for swirls as big Barramundi chase bait fish right in front of you. By now you are fumbling with adrenaline as you try to snap that lure on for the first cast. This is what the Kimberley is all about; big fish, remote waters and the most picturesque backdrop a fisherman could ask for.

All heli fishing is fully guided and rods are supplied as well as tuition on casting and landing that big barramundi if required.

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Join a group or escape with that someone special for a picnic in a remote and stunning location in the Kimberley where you can enjoy a mouth watering lunch right next to a relaxing water hole. After lunch enjoy a swim or find a private place and relax with your favourite beverage.

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