30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour
Overview
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Opera House as well as the famous Olympic Park precinct from the seat of your helicopter. Your flight will start as you depart Bankstown Airport and head North to fly over the magnificent Sydney Olympic Park, home of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. You will then follow the Parramatta River all the way to Sydney Harbour, flying over multi-million dollar mansions along the way. Your flight will take you over the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, where you can wave to those doing the bridge climb before reaching Fort Denison. Your professional pilot will then turn your aircraft to offer you unparalleled views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the Sydney CBD Skyline and more.
What's Included
- Professional pilot
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
682 Tower Road
Bankstown Aerodrome NSW 2200, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
From your arrival at your booking time, you will meet your pilot who will firstly give you plenty of opportunity to take photos with the helicopter. Your pilot will then give a quick safety brief before boarding.
After boarding you will then take off from Bankstown Airport, departing north over western Sydney, past Olympic Park and following Parramatta River. Your pilot will provide a thorough and in depth narration along the way and will be available to answer any questions you may have. Arriving at the world famous Sydney Harbour, you will fly over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and over the historic Fort Denison to see other famous landmarks such as Taronga Zoo, Sydney Heads including all of Sydney's bays.
You will then return to Bankstown Airport, where the airport facility has full amenities and a waiting room for any observers you may wish to bring with you. The facility has plenty of free parking at the door for your convenience. Transfers from Bankstown Train Station can be arranged if required with prior notice.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, groups of 3 MUST NOT EXCEED 270kgs combined total weight, groups of 4 MUST NOT EXCEED 360kgs combined total weight.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-41648P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Professional pilot.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- DVD (available to purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 30-Minute Sydney Harbour and Olympic Park Helicopter Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional pilot
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, groups of 3 MUST NOT EXCEED 270kgs combined total weight, groups of 4 MUST NOT EXCEED 360kgs combined total weight.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
