Taking off from Australia’s first international airport at Rose Bay, it is hard not to be awed as beautiful Sydney Harbour unveils itself beneath. Our immaculately restored seaplane adds to the nostalgia - such a contrast to the myriad of high-tech cruisers zigzagging the bay. We gently exit the harbour and marvel at the stunning sandstone cliffs rising abruptly from the sea. Reaching world famous Bondi Beach your pilot manoeuvres the aircraft so that all on board have a great view of the scores of surfers waiting for the next big wave. From Bondi we head back into the harbour and climb to 1000 feet, even for a seasoned local the vista is truly stunning. We track to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and complete a circuit above both famous icons. On descent back to Rose Bay your pilot points out the beautiful houses of the rich and famous that punctuate the area before gently splashing back down to earth.

Flying time 15 minutes.
$170 per person, minimum 2 adults
Daily charter flights available on demand.


For those wishing to treat themselves to the absolute highlights of Sydney’s famous coast and waterways the 30 minute ‘Sydney Secrets’ flight is a must! This flight encompasses Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. Our pilots know this area like the back of their hand and will point out the famous beaches along the route, including Manly, Curl Curl, Avalon and the iconic Palm Beach – where Australia’s favourite soap ‘Home and Away’ is filmed. We return to the Harbour via the yachties paradise of Pittwater. You will be amazed at the number of boats grouped around the nooks and crannies of this picturesque waterway. This flight also concludes with a circuit over Sydney Harbour including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Our sedate, high wing beaver aircraft is perfect for still or video photography.

Flying time 30 minutes.
$235 per person, minimum 2 adults
Daily charter available on demand.



This is Sydney's ultimate whale viewing experience!

Sydney Seaplanes & Sydney Ocean Adventures offer you the opportunity of an eagle eye view of migrating humpback whales on a 'Sydney highlights' scenic flight followed by getting up close and personal on a 'whale watch ocean adventure' boat tour.

Your experience begins at the Historic Rose Bay flying boat base where you board one of our de Havilland 'Beaver' 6 seat seaplanes and take off for a spectacular view of Sydney city and our beautiful coastline. On the way spot the whales as they pass Sydney heads then do a circuit of the city past the world famous Opera house and Harbour Bridge.

When you land back in Rose Bay take a breath before boarding our purpose built 400hp RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) to blast outside the harbour heads at speeds of up to 90kph in perfect comfort and safety for 1.5hrs of up-close and personal time with the mighty migrating whales.

Supported by your aerial sightings, and using our high speed we find the whales again quickly and spend the maximum time with them so you don't suffer from seasickness or boredom! We can often visit multiple pods in one trip and see a huge amount of the coastline and beaches of Sydney, such as the world famous Bondi beach and beautiful Manly from sea level.

Tour duration 2 hours, flying time 15 minutes.
$285 per person.





Combine an exclusive backstage tour of Sydney’s iconic Opera House with a hearty Australian breakfast and a spectacular scenic flight for the perfect Sydney experience. The intimate backstage tour grants you exclusive access to areas normally reserved for the stars and their crew. Commencing 7.00am at the Sydney Opera House and limited to a maximum of just eight people per tour, you will visit the backstage areas of one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world as it prepares for the day’s upcoming performances. Step onto the Concert Hall stage where some of the world’s performing legends such as Dame Joan Sutherland and Pavarotti have stood; take up the conductor’s baton in the Opera Theatre orchestra pit; peek inside the dressing rooms of the stars and hear about the secrets and real-life dramas that go on behind the curtain. The 2-hour backstage tour ends with breakfast in the Green Room, the private domain of performers and staff. Following breakfast, board Sydney Seaplane’s water taxi for a harbour joyride from Sydney Opera House to Rose Bay, approximately a 20-minute journey. Upon arrival at Rose Bay board your aircraft for our popular Sydney Secrets flight. Enjoy the absolute highlights of Sydney’s famous coast and harbour, taking in the Northern Beaches – Manly, Curl Curl, Avalon and the iconic Palm Beach, where Australia’s favourite soap ‘Home and Away’ is filmed. Returning via the yachties paradise of Pittwater, we fly into Sydney Harbour for a circuit above the Bridge and Opera House before landing back at Rose Bay. Our sedate, high wing beaver aircraft is ideally suited for still or video photography. On arrival in Rose Bay the water taxi awaits to whisk you back to Circular Quay, Campbell’s Cove or Darling Harbour.

Total tour duration is approximately 4 hours. Total flying time 30 mins.
$499 per person.






Take a look inside one of the world’s most recognisable architectural masterpieces and then fly above it on a spectacular Sydney seaplane flight. Experience one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world, with new, rich audio-visual presentations and projections onto the internal fabric of the building. Commencing at 9am, your guide will take you on an emotional journey, a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns as you visit one or more of the Opera House’s daily live performance venues. Around 1,500 performances, from opera to circus, rock and cabaret, are staged each year to audiences of around 1.5 million. On completion of the tour board the Sydney Seaplanes water taxi transfer from Sydney Opera House to Rose Bay, approximately a 20-minute journey through Sydney Harbour. Arrive at Rose Bay and board the awaiting aircraft for our Sydney Highlights flight. It is hard not to be awed as beautiful Sydney Harbour unveils itself beneath. Venturing south along magnificent sandstone cliffs we reach the world-famous Bondi Beach, and head back into Sydney Harbour climbing to 1000 feet. Even for a seasoned local the vista is truly stunning. We track to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and complete a circuit above both famous icons before landing back at Rose Bay. On arrival in Rose Bay the water taxi awaits to whisk you back to Circular Quay, Campbell’s Cove or Darling Harbour.

Total tour duration is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Total flying time 15 mins.
$265 per person.