Helicopter experiences · Freycinet, Tasmania
Wineglass Bay,
from our front door.
Scenic helicopter flights and luxury transfers from Friendly Beaches Airfield, our family owned airstrip beside Freycinet National Park.
Above the ordinary
Twenty minutes in the air.
A lifetime of seeing Freycinet
the way few people ever will.
Family owned since 2023
A family owned aviation tourism operator on Tasmania's East Coast.
Freycinet Air Tasmania is owned and run by Gabby and Greg Ross. Friendly Beaches Airfield is our private airstrip and our family home, so you are welcomed by the people who fly you.
Every flight is shaped around you, and can be made private for your group, whether that is twenty minutes over Wineglass Bay, a vineyard lunch on the East Coast, or a transfer from Hobart that turns a long drive into the most memorable part of your journey.
- Flight hours
- 7,500+
- Years in tourism and aviation
- 20+
- Hobart to Freycinet
- 35 min
- Access to many aircraft for groups and private experiences
- Any size
Scenic experiences
Three ways to see Freycinet from the air.
Up to four guests per helicopter, and any flight can be made private for your group for an additional charge. Prices are per person, before booking fees and fuel levy.
20 to 25 minutes
Wineglass Bay Delight Flight
The Hazards, Coles Bay and the perfect curve of Wineglass Bay, all in under half an hour.
From $339 per person, minimum two guests
45 to 50 minutes
Freycinet Soar Above
The full sweep of the Freycinet Peninsula, Schouten Island and the granite East Coast, at a slower pace.
From $739 per person, minimum two guests
About 2 hours, with Devil's Corner
Soar and Savour at Devil's Corner
Sparkling and Freycinet oysters at the cellar door, a flight over the peninsula, then a tasting and lunch.
From $635 per person
Helicopter transfers
Arrive at Freycinet by air.
Hobart to Friendly Beaches takes about 35 minutes by helicopter, against two and a half hours by road. We fly from Hobart and Launceston, can add Wineglass Bay to the journey, and offer Air and Earth: fly one way, drive the other in our LandCruiser 300.
If the weather will not let us fly, we move you to the road so your plans hold.
Plan a transfer
New · Air and Earth
Fly one way. Drive the other.
Air and Earth pairs a private helicopter flight with a chauffeured drive in our new Toyota LandCruiser 300. Arrive at Freycinet by air in about 35 minutes from Hobart, then return by road at your own pace, stopping at cellar doors, oyster farms and lookouts along the East Coast. Or reverse it, and finish with the view.
It is the best of both: the wow of the flight, and the freedom of the road.
Departing Friendly Beaches
The East Coast and beyond.
Our base sits beside Freycinet National Park, minutes from Wineglass Bay and Coles Bay. From here we fly the whole island on custom charter, to Barnbougle, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Port Arthur and Maria Island.
Custom chartersGood to know
Questions guests often ask.
Where do Freycinet Air Tasmania helicopter flights depart from?
Our flights depart from Friendly Beaches Airfield, our family owned private airstrip beside Freycinet National Park, about 20 minutes' drive from Coles Bay. We offer a courtesy transfer from Saffire Freycinet, and can collect guests from other lodges in the area on request.
How long is a helicopter flight over Wineglass Bay?
The Wineglass Bay Delight Flight lasts 20 to 25 minutes in the air. For a longer flight that also takes in Schouten Island and the southern peninsula, Freycinet Soar Above lasts 45 to 50 minutes.
Can we book a private flight?
Yes. Any experience or transfer can be booked as a private flight for an additional charge, giving your group of up to four guests sole use of the helicopter. Privacy is guaranteed once the private surcharge has been paid.
How much does a helicopter flight over Wineglass Bay cost?
The Wineglass Bay Delight Flight is from $339 per person, with a minimum of two guests. Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. A booking fee and fuel levy are added at checkout.
Is a helicopter tour of Wineglass Bay worth it?
Wineglass Bay is famous for its shape, which you can only fully appreciate from the air. The walk to the lookout and back takes most people one to two hours, while a flight shows you the whole bay, the Hazards and the peninsula in under half an hour.