
3. Scenic Flights over the Hunter Valley
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The Hunter Valley has long been a getaway destination for romantic and special occasions – it’s possibly NSW’s most popular region for the likes of anniversaries, engagements and other such cosy affairs – and as such a number of its main experiences tie in well to this kind of one-off celebration.
Scenic flights over the Hunter Valley offer an alternative way to view the region’s verdant landscape coupled with a dose of exclusivity. Feel like a rockstar when you book a helicopter flight in the Hunter Valley.
– swooping your way down onto the grassed landing areas of wineries is something that feels like only CEOs should typically experience.
The Hunter Valley region’s chief answer to this is Slattery Helicopter Charters, who offer flight itineraries that range from short multi-minute taster flights all the way up to more extravagant, 1.5 hour-long aerial adventures over both the Hunter as well as further afield.
Flight are available as both standalone experiences themselves or extended affairs that can integrate the likes of lunches and tastings as well, making them ideal for couples in particular.
It’s the extra touches that make such an experience special, such as the ability to be picked up and whisked into the air directly from your yard if living locally, or from your Hunter Valley accommodation if staying here from afar.
In many ways, the gorgeous field-and-valley scenery on offer is only one part of the highlights, as is visiting the likes of the renowned Ivanhoe Vineyard where champagne delivered – quite literally – on a silver platter awaits.
The Hunter Valley has long been a getaway destination for romantic and special occasions – it’s possibly NSW’s most popular region for the likes of anniversaries, engagements and other such cosy affairs – and as such a number of its main experiences tie in well to this kind of one-off celebration.
Flights here are staffed by experienced, informative and highly personable pilots that take time to provide in-depth descriptions of multiple points of interest along the way, and are a wealth of local information that first-time visitors to the Hunter Valley are sure to appreciate.
Extra care is given to reassure those not too keen on heights, with in-depth run-throughs of safety procedures and other alleviating factors given before take off, all delivered with a solid sense of humour that’s never condescending.
Both wine and beer tastings are potentially on the cards here for those travelling later in the day, while breakfast options make for an amazing way to start the day, too; itineraries can be customised to cover other select vineyards upon request, and nothing ever feels rushed or pressured to leave, either.
Add in the ability to choose from a range of restaurants and you’ve got a flexible – and highly memorable – way to take in the best of the Hunter from one of its best possible angles.
While the price makes it an experience that can’t be done particularly regularly for the average traveller, Slattery’s pricing is highly competitive compared to popular scenic flights in other locales throughout Australia.
So if you’re looking to ring in any kind of special occasion in NSW, it’s an experience that makes for an ideal fit.