Free as a bird

So, you think you’ve seen all of McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast? You’ve driven the back roads, visited the villages, explored the trials, sampled wines and grazed your way across the region.

That may be true but have you seen it from above?

Biplanes from a bygone era

For a different perspective of the region, you have the opportunity to climb aboard a biplane for a scenic flight over McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast with Adelaide Biplanes. <add link>

Located at the Aldinga airstrip, Adelaide Biplanes offers you an experience of a lifetime. The vistas are stunning from vineyards to the sea, where you can fly as free as a bird (assisted by propellers of course).

Climb into your seat, don the leather helmet and goggles and reach for the skies. Here’s a few ideas to get you started:

• The Waco Classic – The Marilyn Monroe of biplanes, elegant and classy and suitable for two passengers in the front cockpit.
• The Great Lakes open cockpit – Aerobatic specialist for one passenger who likes barrel rolls, and flying upside down along the coast.
• The 1942 South Australian Tiger Moth – The historic and iconic old lady used by students to learn to fly during WWII.
• The 1942 Boeing Stearman – Similar to the big Waco with a purring radial engine and used for US navy training during the war years, with her personality more like Shirly Bassey.

Adelaide Biplanes can fly you along the coast with views to Kangaroo Island or inland over the rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale to views of the Onkaparinga River National Park.

Vertical Vistas

If you prefer you take offs to be vertical rather than accelerating along a runway, a helicopter tour of the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region by Helivista <add link> could be just the bucket item to tick off.

Helivista tours is a unique experience whereby two people can arrange to be picked up from their accommodation anywhere on the Fleurieu Peninsula and taken on coastal flights, winery tours or even a private beach…perfect for a proposal or anniversary or just because you deserve it!

Experience a wine tour of a different kind by starting with a flight over the Fleurieu Peninsula coastline with views of the beautiful cliffs, beaches and pristine waters before flying in for a tasting or lunch.

Helivista operates from major wineries and accommodation facilities within the region.