helicopter pub crawl – full day
$895.00 Per Person
All of our flights are private – (9:30 – 16:30)
Full Day Tour of 5 best pubs in the region… in a helicopter
An Australian rock-star experience
An Australian rock-star experience
This is as amazing and simple as it sounds. Your day will take you to Outback Pubs, Irish Pubs, Beach Pubs, Mountain Pubs, Pubs by lakeside, Pubs on marinas – all unique, and unapologetically, locally, authentic.
Our tour is different; not only will you tour the best hand-picked pubs in the region, you will travel all around Brisbane; Beaudesert; The Hinterlands, Gold Coast; South Stradbroke, North Stradbroke & Moreton Islands. We don’t just directly fly from one pub to the next but make this into a full helicopter experience of a life-time. We fly via the iconic Gold Coast skyline. Along side gorgeous beaches; and so much more
We have heavily discounted this tour because we want it to be accessible to as many people as possible. Our competitors charge double or more with few pubs and scenic options. This is a full day tour; 9:30 – 4:30ish (depends on sunlight and season). We also offer a half day tour here. In total you will visit 5 pubs for a full day, 3 for a half day tour. Have a larger group? No problem, we can take more helicopters
Bookings for up to 3 passengers are accommodated by our R44RII helicopters; larger groups are accommodated by larger Bell206L3 or a combination of aircraft. If you have certain requirements please chat to us and we can modify the tour
Pricing
| Item | Cost (pp) |
|---|---|
| Direct Return Flight | $895.00 |
| City Scenic | +$99.00 |
First stop is the Veresdale Hotel
First stop is the Veresdale Hotel
We start off with a local, country Pub just a few km’s shy of a local town, Beaudesert. One of the older, family friendly hotels in Queensland, the Veresdale , or the ‘V’ Hotel as it is now affectionately known, was sold privately in November, 2010. Since that time it has been tastefully renovated in keeping with the best attributes of the friendly Hotel atmosphere
The Veresdale is situated right in the heart of Queensland’s richest dairy, beef and horse stud area, with the very best of the State’s Thoroughbred racing horse studs.
The Hotel may look a little small from the outside, but once indoors you have access to beautiful outdoor dining areas, where the pastoral view is quite spectacular. Don’t forget there is a stylish gazebo for that special luncheon or dinner.
In the new modern kitchen, chefs produce fine food from the Grill and offer an array of great cuisine & specials. Families with children are welcome at the Veresdale Hotel and can either dine outside or in the fully renovated and air-conditioned Restaurant which offers an inviting, relaxed atmosphere, typical of the friendly Hotel tradition
Next you’ll be flat-out like a lizard drinking – at the Bearded Dragon*
Next you’ll be flat-out like a lizard drinking – at the Bearded Dragon*
We start off with a local, country Pub just a few km’s shy of a local town, Beaudesert. One of the older, family friendly hotels in Queensland, the Veresdale , or the ‘V’ Hotel as it is now affectionately known, was sold privately in November, 2010. Since that time it has been tastefully renovated in keeping with the best attributes of the friendly Hotel atmosphere
The Veresdale is situated right in the heart of Queensland’s richest dairy, beef and horse stud area, with the very best of the State’s Thoroughbred racing horse studs.
The Hotel may look a little small from the outside, but once indoors you have access to beautiful outdoor dining areas, where the pastoral view is quite spectacular. Don’t forget there is a stylish gazebo for that special luncheon or dinner.
In the new modern kitchen, chefs produce fine food from the Grill and offer an array of great cuisine & specials. Families with children are welcome at the Veresdale Hotel and can either dine outside or in the fully renovated and air-conditioned Restaurant which offers an inviting, relaxed atmosphere, typical of the friendly Hotel tradition
Eagle Heights – That’s the one on top of Mt Tamborine
Eagle Heights – That’s the one on top of Mt Tamborine
Eagle Heights Mountain Resort on Tamborine Mountain has a full panoramic view of the Gold Coast. It spans far beyond Stradbroke Island to the North, and all the way into New South Whales to the south. The resort is most famous for its beer garden; and is a very popular stop with motorbike riders who come to enjoy the roads
Gold Coast Scenic Flight
Gold Coast Scenic Flight
We are detouring via the gorgeous beaches of the Gold Coast. This will be the most scenic part of our flight as we descend down to 500ft (150m) along the pacific ocean coast.
This part of the flight takes you past the iconic Skyline of Surfers Paradise, Sea World, Porpoise point then to the west of the Stradbroke Islands.
Harrigans Irish Pub, Calypso Bay – It’s in the name
Harrigans Irish Pub, Calypso Bay – It’s in the name
Harrigan’s at Calypso Bay is located in the heart of Calypso Bay, a unique community set beside the calm and sheltered waters of southern Moreton Bay, midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Offering stunning water views to the Broadwater and beyond, lush tropical gardens and the finest interior finish, Harrigan’s is the perfect setting for our guests to relax and enjoy our friendly atmosphere
Harrigan’s is an authentic Irish Pub which offers an emporium of fine wines and food along with that famous Irish hospitality. Bands are on offer each weekend, with many genres of music from Jazz to Blues and pop to rock n roll. Live music that the whole family can enjoy
https://harrigansdriftinn.com.au
Beautiful Beaches of North Stradbroke & Moreton Islands
Beautiful Beaches of North Stradbroke & Moreton Islands
As picturesque as it gets. We will be flying up the islands. As we hug the coastline, we often see dugongs, sharks, stingrays, turtles and whales from April to November.
The Gutter Bar – You have [figuratively] ran aground on the best Bar on Moreton
The Gutter Bar – You have [figuratively] ran aground on the best Bar on Moreton
Leaving the best for last. The Gutter Bar is the sole definition of an authentic Ausie beach pub. Positioned on the southern tip of Moreton island you will feel like you have been flown to the Caribbean. The seafood, especially the oysters, is in a class of its own. Sustainability and environment is at the core of the industry, our local oyster provider tells it best. The place is truly special and is the only pub that we do exclusive tours to. We have also partnered with a local accommodation provider in case you want to stay over night/weekend
Flight back to Brisbane
Flight back to Brisbane
Finally a direct flight back to Archerfield, or why not see Brisbane City from the air with a city scenic upgrade? Only an additional $99.00pp
For more details please see our Brisbane Highlights flight
What Is Included?
Helicopter Pub Crawl – Full Day
- The package price is Per Person. Minimum of 2 people per flight
- Base package is a direct flight
- For manifest of up to 3 Passengers we utilise our R44RII*
- For manifest of 4-6 Passengers we utilise our Bell 206 LongRanger*
- For manifests of 6+ we utilise a combination of helicopters
- Please note that total weight limit of R44 is 270kg – 136kg per seat
- Pick up at the Terminal Building Archerfield Airport – (Or if you have access to a property large enough to facilitate a helicopter landing then contact us to discuss)
- We will secure the landing permissions
- All food and drinks are not included on the price. Please see our intoxication policy for more details
Additional Extras
Additional Extras
Most of our customers upgrade to a Brisbane CBD Scenic, which really does take the experience to the next level. If you’re looking to get from the airport and back the fastest, or on a budget the direct flight is the choice for you. Don’t worry, we do not implement techniques to up-sell every flight, or treat any of our customers differently – everyone gets the same Bekaa Air service
P.S. Seriously – if you’re already stretching your budget, your loved one will be over the moon with a direct flight
Spice up your flight with a Brisbane City scenic. You will be taken past St Lucia and the Gabba, across the Brisbane River. Past Kangaroo Point and the botanical gardens. We will bend a left around the Meriton to showcase the northern side of Brisbane. Then we will complete an other arc flying past West End and Southbank. All this at a perfect height of 1000ft (300m) above the terrain bellow.
Please note that the City is inside Brisbane Controlled Airspace. Whilst we do everything possible to secure a clearance into this airspace sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances [such as a rescue helicopter coming to land] we may not be allowed in. In this case we will fly past South Bank and West End at the edge of the controlled airspace we will then make a left turn and fly overhead Mt Cootha and the TV Towers giving you a view of the entire Brisbane area. If it’s clear you will be able to sometimes see all the way to Southport and the Glasshouse Mountains
$99.00pp
Bekaa Air’s Business Lounge at Archerfield provides refreshments, access to wifi and comfortable seating in air-conditioned rooms. Conference rooms can be also booked with any flight. We can arrange parking, transfer services, events and access to private jets. For customers who prefer not to pay extra, we utilise the Archerfield Terminal facilities which are complimentary with any Bekaa Air flight
$60.00 Total (Per Flight)
We have two mounting positions for the go-pro. The first is positioned at the very back and top of the cabin. This mount encapsulates 160′ viewing angle of your flight. The second position is at the front, mounted to face towards you, perfect for proposals and capturing reactions of your loved one. You will receive the footage straight after the flight via the SD card
$45.00 Total (Per Flight)
FAQ
FAQ
We don’t have operating hours because we operate around your requirements. As long as there is light, we can fly (approx. 30min prior sunrise and 30min after sunset, but season dependent). You can call us any time between 8:00 – 17:00, with the phone being forwarded on to our Chief Pilot outside of business hours. We can land almost anywhere as long as it’s large enough to accommodate our aircraft and we can ascertain landing permission from the landowner. The only exception is our sunset flight which has it’s own time-slot each day
Yes. All of our aircraft are equipped with the best Noise cancelling headsets by Bose. They are crystal clear and cancel out a significant portion of the outside noise. Your pilot will also provide commentary and let you talk between each other
Whilst there is no laws restricting us to a certain age; passenger safety and taking care of you, our customers is always our number one priority. This is why we have made the decision to set the minimum age at 3. Infants who are younger are still developing their neck muscles. In the event of turbulence which is minor nuisance to adults can lead to whiplash in infants. Adult sized headsets fit poorly over their heads which can also lead to hearing damage. The flight can also be sometimes frighting for them, which can take away from the experience. Best leave them at home with a baby sitter and enjoy the helicopter flight
There are no height restrictions
In our R44RII helicopter which most flights are based on the maximum seat limit is 136kg and maximum payload is around 270kg
Our Bell LongRanger seats up to 6 and doesn’t have a per seat limit
We are proud to have one of the best cancellation policies in the industry
All of our tours & scenics are private flights, and as such our cancellation and reschedule policies are a lot less restrictive than what you would find elsewhere. If you would like to reschedule your flight we ask that you do so with a 24 hour notice. Within this window our full refund policy applies, (Please note that a 1.95% merchant fee gets deducted from this process by PayPal/Stripe)
In case you can no longer make your flight on the day and would like to cancel your flight, a $100.00 cancellation fee gets deducted from the total refund amount
On the day if deem the conditions to no longer be safe to fly, Bekaa Air customers can either reschedule to any other day or receive a 100% refund. If the weather is marginal (aka safe to fly but less appealing to do so, eg when it’s raining) we can offer full refund or to reschedule your flight to an other day
We try to strike a balance between the very competitive nature of flight operations, looking after our staff, as well as making sure that you have the most flexible policy that we can offer
Our gift vouchers are processed by hand and can be purchased at no extra cost. Don’t want to book a date? All vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be redeemed any time within the period. After you submit the purchase they will be created and sent to you via email. A sample of what a gift voucher looks like can be found here
About your flight
About your flight
We account for about 45min per pub stop. Ultimately within the time-frame, it’s up to you how long you would like to spend at each pub
Our helicopter tours depart from Archerfield Airport in Brisbane – Our exact location
Yes. Unlike a commercial jet, your phones do not need to be turned to airplane mode. Nor do we charge extra for this
This is what makes our approach unique. All of our tours, including the scenic flights – are private. This means that when you book your flight for two people, we will not sell the remaining seat to anyone else. Whilst this inadvertently means we make less on each flight, we have made this decision so we ultimately provide a better experience for our customers
You can fly to anywhere you like. You can fly from anywhere you like. All we need is a written landing approval from the land-owner and an assessment by us to make sure that the area meets our safety requirements. The tours you see on our website are the hand-picked ones that meet our quality requirements. Instead of listing as many places as we can, we have selected each individual winery, lodge and resort as a top performer. You will not go wrong no matter which place you chose
