Mount Timbertop Climb
Set in the natural bush, this is a rewarding steady and winding climb to the summit of Mount Timbertop. View the challenge ahead while travelling along the Mt Buller Road. Gear up with decent walking shoes, water, snacks and a windcheater before following the well worn trail as it zigzags upwards from the base of…
Read MoreHowqua Hills Historic Day Tour
This exploration trip will take you back in history to the days of the gold rush era. The history of the region is mingled with the native bush, with relics of the past to be observed along the way. A variety of short walks on well-formed paths are part of the tour, though participants may…
Read MoreHuts and Heritage
On this flight Alpine Helicopter Charter showcases the heritage of the Mountain Cattlemen, their families and those seeking gold in the High County. They show you a bird’s-eye view of Razorback Hut. The first landing is at Craig’s Hut with refreshments for all. Then you fly across the upper reaches of the Howqua River valley…
Read MoreBushranger Tour – Helicopter Charter
The story of Ned Kelly and his gang is one of the most remarkable episodes in Australia’s history. He was a hero to some and common criminal to others. A bushranger who would hold up the whole town and not just the banks. In 1878 the ‘Kelly Gang’ surprised the police at their camp by…
Read MoreCraig’s Hut Explorer
Visit the famous Craig’s Hut as featured in The Man from Snowy River movie. This film was based on the legendary Banjo Paterson poem telling the story of a mountain lad who rides out with experienced stockmen in pursuit of a prized colt that had joined the brumbies. Because of his size and that of…
Read MoreMountain Bay – Helicopter Charter
Follow the Blue Range Escarpment then descend to the shores of Lake Eildon and the townships of Gough’s Bay and Mountain Bay nestled on the lakes edge. Fly over the Delatite valley and land up high enjoying the views and refreshments. Return over the Mansfield township. This tour is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.…
Read MoreHowqua River Discovery
Fly over the Merrijig area towards Mt Timbertop. Descend into the Howqua River valley which was once a major trade route for the indigenous Taungurung people and a source of Greenstone. This stone is prized for its hardness and used in the making of tools and weapons that has been discovered as far away as…
Read MoreAdventure Flight
Fly off on an adventure with Alpine Helicopter Charter and land up high with views over the Mansfield Valley and Lake Eildon. Enjoy refreshments and return over the top of the Mansfield Township. Tour duration is approximately one hour. Visit their website to see the full range of scenic tours available including flights to Craig’s…
Read MoreRoof Top Tour
Take in some of Victoria’s highest mountain peaks. Many are surrounded by the Alpine National Park, which is part of the Great Dividing Range stretching along the eastern edge of the Australian continent. Climb over the Mount Buller Ski Resort and Mount Stirling before landing at Craig’s Hut for refreshments. Fly to the magnificent Dandongadale…
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