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Mt Gillen & Simpson's Gap Helicopter Flight

Experience Code: ANT714

Description

A helicopter flight over Mt. Gillen and Simpson’s Gap in the spectacular region around Alice Springs couldn’t be better from a bubble-cabined Bell 47 helicopter offering unrestricted 180 degree panoramic views. You’ll get an eagle eye view of the red centre from the front seats.

Your experience begins with a safety briefing before your flight in our Bell 47 helicopter. This will take approximately five minutes. After seat belts are fastened and you’ve been fitted with headsets, we take off from Alice Springs airport flying over romantic Honeymoon Gap to Simpson’s Gap in the Chewings Range revealing the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges to the east and west. Turning over Simpson’s Gap, we track east past magestic Mt Gillen and the Heavitree Range to the Overland Telegraph Station built in 1872 to link Darwin to Adelaide via the Overland Telegraph Line. There are plenty of photo opportunities of Alice Springs as we continue on to Emily Gap in the East MacDonnells before landing.

Your pilot will point out the sights over the intercom on which you can transmit to him and each other. On return to the airport, you will be escorted from the helicopter to our reception lounge for a cold drink, tea or coffee.

PLEASE NOTE: The price quoted is for 1 person. There is a minimum of 2 passengers required for the flight. Single passenger flights can be arranged on payment of 50% of the unoccupied seat cost.

Venue:

Alice Springs - NT. Courtesy transfers are included.

Valid For:

1 person

Guidelines:

Weight restrictions apply on all flights. (eg combined weights of two passengers not to exceed 185kgs). Children must be able to fit comfortably and securely into a harness-type seatbelt. Passengers MUST be able to understand a safety briefing and get themselves into and out of the helicopter.

Numbers:

The price quoted is for 1 person. There is a minimum of 2 passengers required. The Bell 47 helicopters carries 2 passengers and the pilot. Single passenger flights can be arranged on payment of 50% of the unoccupied seat cost.

Weather:

Flights may be postponed or cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions or scheduled maintenance requirements. Call 24 hours before your flight to check on weather conditions. We will then keep you updated if necessary. Postponed or cancelled flights will be rescheduled for a later date.

Session Length:

Approximately 40 minutes including takeoff and landing. Please allow up to 15 minutes extra. We operate throughout the year at times to suit your itinerary except for Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day inclusive. Flights are subject to availability and favourable weather conditions.

Extra Info:

As flights are weight restricted, bring only your camera and a hat with you in the helicopter (there is room for a handbag or two). Backpacks etc can be left in our offices in a secure area until your return.

This experience voucher is valid for six months from date of purchase.