HeliSUP

From: $420.00 Inc. GST

* Price per person, minimum of 2 people required.
* Tour times vary with the tide.
* Require 7 days notice when booking. Please contact us if your preferred date/time is within 7 days.
* Not available from 16-Dec-2023 to 28-Jan-2024 due to increased boating activity on the Lake.

Lakes Entrance Helicopters and Venture Out Australia have partnered to offer the most unique adventure experience in Gippsland – HeliSUP the Gippsland Lakes.

Fly high above the spectacular lake system – enjoy a birds-eye view of the islands and iconic Entrance. Land near the Ninety Mile Beach, ready for Stand Up Paddle boarding. Along with your guide, glide back to Lakes Entrance via the Entrance.

A 3-hour once in a life-time experience. Expected time on the water is approximately 2-hours. Skills instruction included, so no previous Stand Up Paddle boarding experience required, however, the paddle distance is approximately 5 kms so some level of fitness is required.

In doubt of your Stand Up Paddle boarding ability then a HeliKayak may be the option for you.

A kayak alternative is available for smaller groups (up to 6 people).

Our helicopters have max individual passenger weight of 130kg.

Our helicopters have a total passenger weight of 275kg.

  • Full Experience: Approximately 3 hours
  • Flight Time: Approximately 10 minutes
  • Depart: Lakes Entrance Airfield, East Gippsland
  • Shuttle From / Return To: Venture Out Australia, Shop 347B The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance.
  • Product Code: HSUP1

Shuttle: A vehicle transfer between Venture Out Australia and Lakes Entrance Helicopters is included.

What to Wear: Active quick dry clothing and sun protection.

What to Bring: Water bottle. Dry bags can be provided for phones and cameras.

Note: Bookings essential as this Heli Experience is subject to availability, tides, weather and weight restrictions.

Preferred booking time not available online? Please do not hesitate to contact the team at Lakes Entrance Helicopters for assistance during office hours on (03) 9017 0120 or email us at info@lakesentrancehelicopters.com.au

All Flights

  1. Prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  2. All flights are subject to a minimum of 2 passengers.
  3. Our helicopters have a maximum individual passenger weight of 130kg.
  4. All flights are subject to weather and air traffic control. The Pilot In Command has the final word over the flight.

Scenic Flights

  1. Our helicopters have a total passenger weight of 275kg.
  2. Our helicopters have 4 seats and carry 3 passengers. One infant under the age of 3 may be carried on an adult lap free of charge.
  3. Groups with 4 or more passengers will become multiple flights. Keep this in mind when booking online as multiple bookings can be added to the cart.

Heli Experiences

  1. Children must be 12 years and older for HeliSUP.
  2. Reconfirmed by LEH staff the day before. Prior payment may be required.
  3. Flight time may be extended or path altered at extra cost provided safe to do so and dependant on available fuel or all up weight of fuel and passengers.

In Office Payment, Cancellation & Refund

Our In Office payment, cancellation and refund policies are very straight forward. You pay on the day at the airfield using cash or credit card. You can cancel anytime prior to scheduled departure without penalty and refunds are processed using the same payment method (cash or credit card). In Office payment using presented card includes the Transaction Surcharge in the total price.

Payment

  1. Payment by cash or credit card at the airfield on the day of flight.
  2. Scenic Flights and Heli Experiences are paid prior to scheduled departure.
  3. Charter Flights have the option of post flight payment using cash, credit card, PayID or invoice.

Cancellation

  1. A booking may be cancelled anytime prior to scheduled departure.
  2. Cancellation of a flight due to weather conditions called by the pilot or unavailability of aircraft or staff will receive the option of rescheduling the flight or a full refund.

Refund

  1. Refund requests are only accepted on the day of flight and processed using the same payment method.
  2. Once the flight departs a refund is no longer available, even if a customer requests an early return to base.

Online Payment, Cancellation & Refund using PayID

PayID allows you to use a mobile number, email address, ABN or Organisation Identifier as a way to make fast payments. Your bank will let you know which PayID types are available to you. PayID does not attract a Transaction Surcharge and is the preferred method for online payment.

Payment

  1. Lakes Entrance Helicopters (administered by Victoria Helicopters Pty Ltd) uses a PayID email address displayed in the shopping cart and booking receipt. Payment is made by you upon completing the online shopping cart. Please use the Order Number as the PayID reference number.

Cancellation

  1. A booking may be cancelled anytime prior to scheduled departure.
  2. Cancellation of a flight due to weather conditions called by the pilot or unavailability of aircraft or staff will receive the option of rescheduling the flight or a full refund.

Refund

  1. Refund requests are processed using the same payment method.
  2. Once the flight departs a refund is no longer available, even if a customer requests an early return to base.

Online Payment, Cancellation & Refund using Credit or Debit Card

Unfortunately, online Credit or Debit card payments attract a higher Transaction Surcharge from our payment gateway provider, Square AU Pty Ltd. This non-refundable 2.2% (2.25% accumulated) Transaction Surcharge is payable for all online Credit or Debit Card payments.  If you do not wish to pay this Transaction Surcharge, select the PayID option. We do not accept AfterPay (a subsidiary of Square Inc / Block Inc) due to the excessively high Transaction Surcharge.

Note: As at 01-Jan-2024, Online Payment using Credit or Debit card has been disabled.

Payment

  1. A Transaction Surcharge of 2.25% (accumulated) is added to online or over the phone Credit or Debit Card payments.
    Example: $330 x 1.0225 = $337.43.

Cancellation

  1. A booking may be cancelled anytime prior to scheduled departure.
  2. Cancellation of a flight due to weather conditions called by the pilot or unavailability of aircraft or staff, customers will receive an option of rescheduling the flight or a full refund, including the 2.25% Transaction Surcharge.

Refund

  1. Refund requests are processed using the same payment method.
  2. Once the flight departs a refund is no longer available, even if a customer requests an early return to base.
  3. Online or over the phone Credit or Debit Card transaction refund will be less the 2.25% Transaction Surcharge.
    Example: Total amount paid online is $337.43, refund amount is $330.00.