Private Helicopter Outback Pub Tour with Lunch

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.

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