Explore the rainforest, rivers, waterfalls and gorges of the Illawarra escarpment. Witness the infinite expanse of the Australian Bush. Epic views from the mountains to the sea. See the spectacular Carrington and Gerringong Falls and the beautiful green pastures of Jamberoo Valley.
Tour Highlights
• Only minutes flying time from base to the cliff faces of the mountain escarpment
• A packed 30 minute schedule of spectacular mountain and ocean views
• Rainforest, cliff faces, gorges and chasms of the Great Dividing Range.
• Spectacular Carrington and Gerringong Falls
• Lush mountain foothills and the quaint country village of Jamberoo
• Views of Lake Illawarra and the beaches of the South Coast
• The unique thrill of a helicopter take-off and landing
Visit: Touchdown Helicopters, 32 Airport Rd Hangar 1, Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park Rail, Shellharbour, New South Wales 2527 Australia
Minutes after take off, as we track towards the mountain ranges, keep a lookout for the tree top walking platform and viewing tower of the Illawarra Fly. Turning south, we continue to follow the rocky cliff edges of the Great Dividing Range towards Jamberoo mountain and the ancient aboriginal bushlands of Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. Flying over Cooks Nose walking track, next on the itinerary is the beautiful Gerringong Falls, a 180m vertical drop as the Gerringong Creek plummets over its cliff edge. As we follow the Upper Kangaroo Valley River, the valley closes in and terminates as a narrow gorge at Carrington Falls. The top is about 550 meters above sea level and the pool at the base is 160m below. From Carrington Falls we meander back towards base taking a diversion over Macquarie Pass National Park. As you fly overhead the national park, just about visible beneath the rainforest is the tumbling Macquarie Rivulet. Then looking up, the whole of the Illawarra laid out before you.
