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A Heli-Charter of the Red Centre gives you an exclusive experience like no other in your own private helicopter!
Our itineraries are designed with specific locations and cultural landmarks in mind. You can visit some of the little known or hard to reach areas easily and comfortably.
We can create a personalized heli-tour just for you, or we offer a selection of ‘set’ itineries.
Private Charters are conducted using the flagship helicopters of our fleet – the Bell Jetranger. These modern, fast helicopters seat up to four guests, our fleet contains two of these stylish helicopters.
Transfers to and from all Alice Springs Accommodation are included with your tour. Tours can be timed to coincide with your flight arrival or ‘The Ghan’ train schedule.
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Art lovers with a few hours to spare will be thrilled to learn they now have a quick and comfortable travel option to the remote Aboriginal art workshops of the Ltyentye Apurte Community at Santa Teresa (approximately 80 klms south-east of Alice Springs).
Your guests fly directly to the community, situated on the edge of the Simpson Desert, in their own private helicopter, landing just a short walk from the Keringke Arts Centre where they can meet with the artists discovering their unique style of desert art and purchasing works if they wish from the local gallery.
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This full day helicopter tour highlights some of the most spectacular scenery the Red Centre has to offer!
Fly to Glen Helen Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges via Mt Gillen, Simpson’s Gap, Standley Chasm, Mt Giles, Ormiston Pound and Gorge, Mt Sonder and the Finke River before landing for a brief refreshment stop at Glen Helen Resort.
Flying out past Gosse Bluff, an ancient meteorite crater, we cross Kings Canyon and head south-west for an aerial tour of Ayers Rock landing at Connellan Airport.
Time to stretch your legs and refresh before boarding your helicopter for the next stop – lunch! Lake Amadeus provides an amazing setting for a gourmet picnic and time to relax.
A highlight of the return flight is a flyover of Palm Valley, a lush oasis of ancient palms and clear rock pools on the Finke River.
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Larapinta Trail by air - the most comfortable way to ‘do the trail’ and perfect for those wanting a 'trekking experience in less than a day’. This half day heli-tour follows the world famous Larapinta Walking Trail through the West MacDonnell Ranges via Mt Gillen, Simpson’s Gap, Standley Chasm, Mt Giles, Ormiston Pound and Gorge before landing at Glen Helen Resort. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the banks of the ancient Finke River with time for a relaxing walk to Glen Helen Gorge. There are plenty of photo opportunities on our return flight to Alice Springs along the Finke and over the Ochre Pits, Serpentine Gorge and Ellery Creek Waterhole.
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One of Central Australia’s best kept secrets – situated east of Alice Springs in the rugged MacDonnell Ranges, this is the perfect place for a quiet lunch or romantic getaway miles from anyone. Follow the Red Ranges to the still waters of John Hayes Waterhole, flying past the sheer cliffs of Trephina Gorge and along the Hale River before landing at Ruby Gap for a gourmet picnic lunch served under a canopy of majestic River Red Gums. There’s time for a walk along the riverbank before flying out over Corroboree Rock, once a storage place for sacred Aboriginal objects, a highlight of this half day tour.
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Ideal for travelers with limited time, this express helicopter flight from Alice Springs crosses the James and Gardiner Ranges and Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park) before heading direct to Ayers Rock (Uluru) for an aerial tour. There’s time to stretch your legs and refresh at Connellan Airport before boarding your return flight over Lake Amadeus, the largest salt lake in the Northern Territory and Palm Valley, a lush oasis of ancient palms and clear rock pools on the Finke River.
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Ideal for travelers with a spare day to fill - this express helicopter flight crosses the James and Gardiner Ranges and Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park) then heads direct to Ayers Rock (Uluru) for an aerial tour before landing at Connellan Airport. There’s plenty of time to explore the area (approx 3 hours) before boarding your return flight over Lake Armadeus, the largest salt lake in the Northern Territory, and Palm Valley, a lush oasis of ancient palms and clear rock pools on the Finke River.
Ground content is not included. We recommend and use Discovery Eco Tours and are happy to make these arrangements for you.
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Not in a rush – then this overnight heli-tour to Ayers Rock is perfect. Depart Alice Springs airport in the morning crossing the James and Gardiner Ranges and Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park) on the way to Ayers Rock (Uluru) for an aerial tour before landing at Connellan Airport. Lunch can be enjoyed at Ayers Rock Resort before settling into accommodation and refreshing for afternoon activities. Explore the Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, experiencing the magic of The Rock at sunset and perhaps dining under the stars. An Uluru sunrise tour is a wonderful ‘wake up call’ before boarding the helicopter mid morning for the return flight over Lake Amadeus, the largest salt lake in the Northern Territory, and Palm Valley, a lush oasis of ancient palms and clear rock pools on the Finke River.
Ground content at Ayers Rock is not included. We recommend and use Discovery Eco Tours and are happy to make these arrangements for you.
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Alice Springs and the surrounding desert region is a photographer's paradise with ancient landscapes, diverse wildlif and white sandy riverbeds only part of the magic. Capture incredible aerial panoramas of Central Australia on a heli-tour. Our local knoweldge ensures the ultimate photographic journey!
*All photographic tours are tailored to suit specific client requirements. Please contact us directly to discuss your ideas.
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