About this tour
Helicopter flight through South Australia's Barossa Valley, touching down at the Wheatsheaf Hotel near Allendale for lunch and drinks. The 3.5-hour experience departs from the helipad, sweeps north over Jacob's Creek and Tanunda, then returns via the historic towns of Kapunda and Greenock. You'll meet the pub owners and possibly encounter local horseman Tom Willoughby with his film-trained horses, then enjoy views of the valley's quirky roadside attractions on the way home.
Highlights
- Helicopter flight over Barossa vineyards and creek country
- Meet local horseman and his movie-star trained horses
- Lunch and welcome drink at working country pub
- Aerial view of Australia's most haunted hotel, Kapunda
- Spot the Map the Miner Big Thing from the air
- Chat with pub owners Mark and Chelsea over a meal
What to expect
You'll board at the helipad and fly northwest across the valley floor, taking in the Barossa landscape before landing next to the Wheatsheaf Hotel. Here, expect a relaxed pub atmosphere where you can order from the menu—your first drink is included. Tom Willoughby often stops by on horseback; the horses are genuinely accustomed to photos and attention. After lunch, you'll lift off again for the return flight, this time passing over Kapunda's historic streets and the region's famous Big Thing sculpture. The whole experience balances adrenaline with genuine country hospitality.
Good to know
Weight limits apply: 130kg individual, 270kg per three-person aircraft. Not suitable if you have serious heart conditions. Arrange your own transport to and from the helipad. Extra drinks at the pub are paid separately. Book ahead to confirm Tom's availability.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch take?
- Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch runs for approximately 3h 30m.
- How much does Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1722 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch?
- 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.