Townsville Helicopters

From $360 to $1800

Explore Magnetic Island’s stunning sandy bays, fringing reefs, lush peaks and headlands topped with giant granite boulders, and enjoy a view usually only experienced by the island’s own Brahminy Kites and Ospreys.

This 30-minute tour is one where you don’t just see the beautiful Magnetic Island: if you get lucky, you might also see dugongs, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins… the list goes on. And all from the comfort of your private, air-conditioned helicopter!

Your scenic lap of the island begins with views of the shipwrecked City of Adelaide – and the perspective is one that you can only get from a helicopter. As they continue around Maggie Island, you’ll have great views of all the major bays and beaches as well as lesser-known isolated beaches which are pristine and exquisite – and you’d hardly know they existed, if not for this flight.

The trip is conducted from their base in Townsville, but they can also arrange to pick up and/or land at the Nelly Bay helipad, with slight alterations to the tour.

Disabled Access

From $630 to $3150

Explore Townsville’s best features, from the secluded Cape Cleveland lighthouse to the always stunning Magnetic Island, with this special scenic flight combining two of their most popular tours.

This trip begins by taking in views of Townsville City and Castle Hill, before heading over Cleveland Bay to Cape Cleveland’s heritage-listed lighthouse, enjoying views towards the coastline and mountain ranges along the way. You may also be lucky enough to spot some of the stunning marine life of Cleveland Bay!

After a circuit of the lighthouse at the tip of the Cape, you will fly directly over to Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island where you’ll have 45 minutes on the ground to relax on the beach, enjoy a picnic under the shady trees and enjoy Townsville’s little slice of paradise.

After this we’re back in the air to start our anti-clockwise lap of Maggie, taking in the island’s stunning sandy bays, fringing reefs, lush peaks and headlands topped with giant granite boulders. The trip is conducted from our base in Townsville, but we can also arrange to pick-up and/or drop-off at the Nelly Bay helipad, with some alterations to the tour.

Disabled Access

From $625 to $3125

Land on a secluded beach – on an uninhabited island – in your private helicopter – and enjoy your time in a tropical paradise.

Havannah Island is situated in the Greater Palm group of islands to the north of Townsville. The most remote island in the group, Havannah features rolling green hills, sandy beaches and a reef running the length of the island. It’s one of the regions best-kept secrets!

You begin your trip with a flight around Magnetic Island, weaving around the idyllic bays and reefs that are so close to Townsville, before flying out over the open waters to Havannah. You’ll then land on the beach, where you’ll have an hour and a half to soak in the magic.

This getaway includes a gourmet platter and drinks, and they’ll set you up with a picnic blanket and umbrella on the shoreline. It’s up to you if you prefer to laze about in the sun, explore some of the island, or take a dip in the pristine waters (just beware of stingers!).

The trip is conducted from our base in Townsville, but they can also arrange to pick-up/ drop-off on Magnetic Island, with slight alterations to the tour.

Disabled Access

From $895 to $4475

Take in the breathtaking views of the Greater Palm group of islands in your private helicopter before landing on a secluded beach on Havannah Island.

An underappreciated natural beauty, this pristine group of islands feature mountainous peaks with lush rainforest descending to the edge of the ocean and are fringed by shallow reefs with abundant marine life. It’s hard to put into words how spectacular it is – you really have to see it for yourself!

Lifting off over Rowes Bay, you’ll travel past the west point of Magnetic Island before crossing the open waters of Halifax Bay towards the Palm Island group. Once you arrive at Great Palm Island (Bwgcolman) you’ll circle around the islands, their route taking you past:

-Great Palm (Bwgcolman)
-Curacao (Noogoo or Inoogoo)
-Fantome (Eumilli)
-Orpheus (Goolboddi)
-Pelorus (Yanooa or Guyroogarrie)
-Esk (Soopun)
-Brisk (Culgarul)
-Fly Island

and multiple fringing reefs, before setting down on the sandy beaches of uninhabited Havannah Island. Here you’ll have up to 45 minutes on the ground to explore, enjoy a picnic in paradise or dip you toes in the water before heading back, flying past Herald & Rattlesnake Islands and along the coast before landing in town.

Disabled Access

From $160 to $800

Experience a unique perspective of Townsville City while enjoying the thrill of a helicopter ride!

Townsville’s features really shine from the air, and you’ll take in spectacular birds-eye views of Castle Hill, The Strand and Townsville City (including our new Stadium) during your 10 minutes in the air, as well as incredible views out towards Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. Be sure to have your cameras ready!

Whether you’re a visitor or local, this scenic tour will give you a new appreciation of our lovely tropical city, and all from the comfort of your private air-conditioned helicopter.

Disabled Access

From $425 to $1320

Do you want to experience the thrill of actually flying a helicopter? Trial Introductory Flights are a unique and exciting way to experience Townsville’s best views and get your hands on the controls of a helicopter – all with an experienced pilot at your side to show you the ropes.

Townsville Helicopters offers Trial Introductory Flights (TIFs) to the general public. The program consists of a short classroom tutorial on the effects of controls of a helicopter, followed by a flight in a helicopter where you actually fly. The helicopter is fitted with dual controls and a qualified instructor will be there to guide you through the lesson. You will experience hovering, controlled forward flight and many other manoeuvers the helicopter is capable of, whilst enjoying the views of Townsville.

Please note: Your friends and family are welcome to take photos, but they are not able to take passengers when they are instructing in the helicopter.

They offer 30 minute or 1-hour TIFs in their fleet of R22, R44 helicopters and AS350 Helicopters. The most popular option is 1 hour in an R22.

Disabled Access

From $460 to $2300

Located at the eastern edge of Cleveland Bay, Cape Cleveland is an oft-overlooked natural local beauty, with stunning red cliffs, waters teeming with marine life, and a picturesque lighthouse at the tip of the cape.

Your trip will start with views of Townsville City, The Strand and Magnetic Island as you lift off and head out over the open waters of Cleveland Bay towards the cape. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the coastline with creeks snaking through green coastal foliage and salt pans, and a backdrop of mountain ranges passing by.

Once you’ve crossed the bay, the Cape will start to show off its varied coastline with views of Mount Cleveland, hidden sandy beaches and spectacular cliffs that tumble into the ocean. You’ll end your visit with an aerial circuit of the Cape Cleveland Lighthouse – a heritage-listed working lighthouse, built in 1879 and utilised during the second world war as an observation post. Keep an eye out for the sea turtles and dugongs that call the area home. You’ll then head home back across the bay to Townsville City, with fantastic views of Castle Hill greeting you on arrival.

Disabled Access