{"id":28459,"date":"2013-10-04T17:30:18","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T07:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=28459"},"modified":"2015-03-25T10:33:18","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T00:33:18","slug":"brisbane-from-above-helicopter-scenic-flight-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/brisbane-from-above-helicopter-scenic-flight-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane from above: helicopter scenic flight review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now I am not the biggest fan of heights, but with the anniversary just around the corner, Mr LML needs to be surprised and I know there is definitely one thing that is still sitting on the bucket list\u2026<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Time to pull out the big guns and take the first ride in a helicopter<\/a>!<\/div>\n
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\nThe morning begins with a secret drive in the car to an \u201cundisclosed destination\u201d. Lucky for me, Mr LML does shift work and already has a sleeping mask that doubles as a blindfold\u2026 the perfect touch. As I drive into Archerfield Airport and park the car, it is time for the big reveal. The blindfold comes off and Mr LML yells in surprise; \u201cYOU\u2019RE TAKING ME SKY DIVING?!\u201d<\/div>\n
I DID mention I don\u2019t do heights right\u2026<\/div>\n
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\nA very excited Mr LML and I enter the Brisbane City Helicopters Office and are greeted by Henri. Following a quick debrief, we are escorted to the tarmac and run through the safety drill and loaded into the chopper.
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\nThe rotor blades whir into action and the R44 Raven II takes flight. Now I don\u2019t know if the \u2018red goes faster\u2019 rule applies in this situation, but this thing can move! Once in the air, the ride is gentle and very scenic. Make sure you bring your camera because the views are definitely worth it.<\/p>\n

As we approach the city, Henri provides a highly informative tour of all the major landmarks and Brisbane icons. The chopper follows the glistening Brisbane River, snaking around the city and allowing for some pretty memorable pics. We kick ourselves for only bringing the iPhone 5 and not a \u2018real\u2019 camera.<\/p>\n

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\nHovering above the Story Bridge, I chuckle to myself as I imagine I am in the \u2018traffic chopper\u2019 checking out the traffic report. To the west, I can see Mt Cootha, Suncorp Stadium and the XXXX Factory, while to the east Mr LML points out the Brisbane Airport and hints of Morton Bay. We both agree we could stay up here for hours.
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\nFlying back across the northern end of the city, we do what all good tourists do\u2026 \u201cCAN WE SEE OUR HOUSE?!\u201d Not only can we clearly see our house and yard, but also our other car sitting lonely in the street.
\nAll good things must come to an end, and as we make our way back to the airport, the landing is a very smooth process. We are both amazed at how versatile these machines really are. Henri navigates around the airport with ease and returns the chopper to its exact point of departure.<\/p>\n

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\nIf you are looking to wow your significant other, then getting air-born is definitely a good choice!
\nThere are helicopter experiences all over OZ, try it for yourself<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are you afraid of heights? Have you ever been on a helicopter ride?<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n