The Great Ocean Road is one of the most beautiful parts of Australia. The breathtaking coastline is filled with unique sites and rare wildlife. But if you truly want to marvel at the glory of this region, you might want to see it by air.
How about a scenic flight over this famous stretch of road? There are several great options that we’ll explore in this article.
Jump in a WWII open cockpit biplane and explore the famous cliffs and beaches along The Great Ocean Road. Riding in a Tiger Moth is an unforgettable experience, and coupled with a spectacular landscape you are sure to have an experience of a lifetime.
Tiger Moth World runs most of the Tiger Moth flights along the Great Ocean Road. It’s located in Torquay and offers a few different flight options. You can choose to see the popular sites, like the 12 Apostles, or take a longer scenic tour along the coastline.
Flights vary from 20 minutes to just under an hour. Whatever your budget or time constraints you’ll grab some amazing pictures whether it’s an ariel shot off the wing of the Tiger Moth or of you, in your leather flying gear!
The Tiger Moth flights on the Great Ocean Road are ideal for the solo traveller and the adrenaline junkie. If you’d like a group experience, keep reading, a helicopter tour might be the one for you!
Take to the sky with your family and friends and explore the Great Ocean Road by helicopter tour. You can fly over the 12 Apostles and take in the stunning view of the famous limestone stacks, or fly further along the coast and enjoy views of Wreck Beach and Castle Cove.
Depending on your budget and time frame, there are a few helicopter tour options to choose from. There is the 12 Apostles – London Bridge Scenic Helicopter Flight for those travellers who simply want to check out the 12 Apostles. A 15-minute flight is enough to soak in the view and snap plenty of pictures.
If you want to experience the entirety of the 12 Apostles coast, then a deluxe one-hour flight might be ideal for you. In this case, the 12 Apostles – London Bridge — Bay of Islands — Cape Otway Lighthouse Scenic Helicopter Flight will be the pick for you!
There are plenty of other transport options and fun ways to experience the Great Ocean Road from another perspective, including:
If you want to experience Victoria’s coastline from the comfort of a tour, you can book a tour here!
The Great Ocean Road is a fantastic place to visit, but the best views will always be from the sky! From biplanes to helicopters, there are plenty of options for everyone who wants to experience the coastline.
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