About this tour
Fifteen minutes aloft from Cessnock in a private helicopter, tracking over Hunter Valley's vineyards and the jagged ridgeline of the Broken Back Range. You'll see the patchwork of Pokolbin's wine estates from above—terraced slopes, cellar doors, and bushland dropping away beneath the aircraft. The flight departs and returns to the same airfield, no road transfers needed once you're there.
Highlights
- Aerial views of Pokolbin wine region and vineyard blocks
- Broken Back Range's dramatic ridge formations from the cockpit
- Private helicopter—just your group of up to three
- Fifteen-minute round trip, quick and focused
- Wheelchair accessible aircraft and facilities
- No weight limit concerns for most passengers
What to expect
You'll check in at Cessnock airfield, collect a headset, and climb aboard a small helicopter with your companions. The pilot takes you up over the valley floor, banking toward the Broken Back Range's craggy spine. You'll circle vineyard patterns and see the landscape tilt beneath you—familiar terrain made strange by altitude. The flight moves quickly; you're back on the ground within a quarter-hour. Noise through headsets is manageable, and the windows are clear.
Good to know
Book for a minimum of two people; maximum three due to aircraft weight and balance. Passengers over 136kg cannot fly. Arrange your own transport to and from Cessnock airfield. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Wheelchair users: all ground facilities are accessible.
Frequently asked
- How long does Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock take?
- Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock runs for approximately 15 min.
- How much does Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock cost?
- Prices start from AUD $212 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.