Big Banana Flyover Scenic Flight

This flight for one takes you directly over the Harbour, the Marina and Muttonbird Island past the city’s Park Beach to popular Diggers Beach and over Coffs famous tourist attraction the Big Banana, returning via the Botanic gardens, city centre and above the picturesque golf course with further views of the Harbour, Coffs Creek and the Racecourse.

Flight is for approximately for eight minutes. Big Banana Flyover is in their Robinson R22.

Rate From: $75.00

Coastal Scenic Flight

Departing from of Coffs Harbour Airport they take you over the Harbour, the busy International Marina and provide you with a bird’s eye view of Muttonbird Island, then northwards along the spectacular turquoise coastline with its crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and resorts to Emerald Beach. Remember to keep an eye out for the large pod of dolphins that frequent this area to play and feed.

On return, experience views to the Solitary Islands Marine Park and Split Solitary Island, banana plantations and past Coffs Harbour’s famous tourist attraction ‘The Big Banana’ before flying over the central business district, Botanic Gardens and Golf Course and further panoramic views of the Harbour and sensational coast as far as the eye can see. Awesome!

Approximately 15 minutes. Coastal Experience is in their Robinson R22 or Bell Jetranger 206.

Rate From: $80.00

Design Your Own Tour

So much to see, so much to do, they can fly you just about anywhere including transfers from Coffs Harbour Airport to your holiday location.

Tours include: Winery Tours, Pub Tours, Weddings, Corporate, Golf Tours, Romantic Getaways, Fishing and Camping, Photography Tours.

Contact them for their charter rates. Go alone or take some friends. Depending on where you are and where you want to go this can be a time efficient and cost effective alternative to regular transport.

Rate From: $75.00

Hinterland Scenic Flight

For those who want to experience all the fabulous environments from the mountains to the sea, they head south, past the village and pretty beaches of Sawtell, turning inland at Bonville Creek flying via the highly awarded Bonville International Golf Course. They then climb to allow an absolutely breathtaking and inspiring 360 degree panorama of the Great Dividing Range, coastline and hinterland. Continuing, be surprised by lush and private little valleys like Friday Creek and Upper Orara with their rural holdings before flying over Karangi Dam to the quaint villages of Coramba and Nana Glen in the Orara Valley.

The journey then returns to the coast near Moonee for sensational views of Split Solitary Island, pristine waters and beautiful beaches, South Solitary Island Lighthouse, the resorts and over the city for a unique perspective of the Botanic Gardens, Harbour and Marina making this a complete experience not to be missed.

Approximately 30 minutes. Hinterland Experience is in their Bell Jetranger 206 or Robinson R22.

Rate From: $150.00

South Solitary Island Scenic Flight

This previously manned island and lighthouse is now a part of the Solitary Islands Marine Park. This flight enables a breath-taking aerial overview of this unique and special group of islands. You will be able to view the rarely seen keeper’s quarters, lighthouse and Archie Islet with its wave formed water arch. Whales (in season) and dolphins are often seen en-route.

Fly over Coffs Harbour with extensive views from the International Marina to the Hinterland. In your 30 minute flight you will view local beaches and the Solitary Islands Marine Park. See the historic 1880 buildings and lighthouse.

Solitary Island Experience is in their Bell Jetranger.

Rate From: $200.00

Special Event - South Solitary Island Open Days

Land on South Solitary Island which is located 18 kilometres from Coffs Harbour. Rarely does an opportunity like this present itself as is normally closed to the public. Inspect the lighthouse keeper's quarters which were built in 1880 and imagine living in this isolated outpost.

Included in this fantastic offer is an interpretive guided tour by National Parks and Wildlife Rangers and return helicopter flights. View the beautiful Coffs Coast with Precision Helicopters as they fly you to one of the most remote island lighthouses in New South Wales.

Two tour options:
One hour tour - return helicopter flights, a one hour interpretive guided tour by NPWS Discovery Rangers and inspect inside the buildings.

Two hour Premium tour - return helicopter flights, a one hour interpretive guided tour by NPWS Discovery Rangers, inspect inside the building, talk to past residents about life on the island, one hour of extra time and gourmet lunch with wine/soft drinks.

Tours will be conducted in Autumn/Winter 2010 - please refer to their website for updates.

Rate From: $250.00

Trial Introductory Flight (T.I.F)

The T.I.F gives you an enjoyable hands-on experience. The lesson starts out with a briefing by your instructor, the briefing will entail the aircrafts controls and what they do, how to control the helicopter and the type of flying that you will be doing.

After the briefing, you and your instructor will take to the air for your first lesson, your instructor will hand the controls over to you and then you will be in control of the helicopter. The instructor will guide you through an array of upper air manoeuvres.

The flight lasts for approximately 30 minutes and should you choose to go on with a licence it will count towards your flight time.

Includes a free certificate.

Rate From: $260.00