Sydney Private Aboriginal Cultural Helicopter Experience
On Country by Air is a private cultural helicopter experience that begins before you leave the ground. Arrive at the Aero Logistics Helibase in Mascot for a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by local custodians, followed by a native flavours morning tea. Board your private helicopter for a scenic flight over Sydney, with live Aboriginal storytelling from a facilitator who flies with you. Whole-aircraft charter, just your group, a licensed pilot and your facilitator. The Southern route covers Bidjigal, Dharawal and Gweagal Country, taking in the Royal National Park, coastline and rock engravings. The Northern route covers Gadigal, Cammeraygal and Guringai Country, past the skyline, Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Harbour to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Natcha Cultural Tours is Aboriginal-owned, founded by Eric Brown, descendant of the Yuin, Bidjigal, Dharawal and Gundungarra peoples. Choose 35 or 45 minutes, Robinson R66 or Bell 407. Ecopass accredited.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Operated by
- Viator
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting point: Aero Logistics Helibase, Mascot NSW 2020, Sydney. On-site parking is available at the helibase.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Your experience of the Welcome to Country ceremony and morning tea begins on the ground before the flight.
- Hotel and cruise-terminal transfers are available on request. Contact hello@natchaculturaltours.com to arrange before your tour date.
- 7 days notice is preferred to secure your preferred departure time. For requests inside 7 days, please contact the operator directly to confirm aircraft availability.
- This is a private charter of the whole aircraft. Minimum 1 guest. Maximum 3 paying guests on the Robinson R66, or 5 paying guests on the Bell 407. The Aboriginal cultural facilitator occupies one seat on every flight. Aircraft type is confirmed at booking based on your group size, passenger weights and availability.
- Accurate individual passenger weights are required at the time of booking and re-confirmed at check-in. Where an actual weight materially exceeds the weight provided at booking, seating or aircraft allocation may be adjusted for safety reasons. All passengers must follow crew safety instructions at all times.
- Families are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children are included in the maximum aircraft capacity and weight-and-balance calculation.
- This experience is low-impact and suitable for most fitness levels. The ceremony and morning tea take place on level ground at the helibase. Not wheelchair accessible.
- What to Bring: Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). Weather-appropriate clothing in layers. Camera or phone for photos. Reusable water bottle (fresh water provided on board for refills). Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Available 7 days per week, 364 days per year. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day only. Same-day requests are often possible subject to availability, though 7 days notice is preferred.
- Flights operate at the discretion of the Pilot in Command. Where a confirmed flight cannot proceed due to weather or operational conditions, the operator will endeavour to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund less a $50 administration fee applies. Weather-affected bookings may be rescheduled for up to 12 months from the original booking date.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.