Profile
Hunter Wine Helicopters is a family owned and operated company, located at Cessnock Airport, operating scenic flights in the Pokolbin area of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. We ensure visitors to the wine growing district will have an unforgettable experience from the luxury of our helicopter and the services we can provide.
Our staff are dedicated to meet the needs of all who fly with us to ensure you have both a safe and memorable experience in the Hunter Valley. For an unforgettable wine country experience, Hunter Wine Helicopters can deliver satisfaction and cost effective service whatever the occasion.
Hunter Wine Helicopters pride ourselves on presentation and the quality products we offer in our helicopters. They are maintained above the standards set out and presented impeccably to the client offering climate control heating and cooling vents, Bose Headsets, voice activated intercom, mobile phone access and Global Positioning Systems.
THE HUNTER WINE HELICOPTERS FLEET
| Bell 47G (M*A*S*H Chopper) | ||
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Seating Capacity: | Pilot + 2 (sorry, but no medevac panniers!) |
| Engine: | Lycoming VO-540-B1B3 – 280BHP | |
| Cruise Speed: | 80 kts (148km/hr) | |
| For more info on this craft, visit www.wikipedia.org | ||
Robinson R44 Astro |
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Seating Capacity: | Pilot + 3 |
| Engine: | Lycoming 0-540 Horizontally opposed 6 cyl 225hp | |
| Cruise Speed: | 110kts (200km/h) | |
| For more specs on this craft, visit www.robinsonheli.com | ||
Robinson R44 Raven II |
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Seating Capacity: | Pilot + 3 |
| Engine: | Lycoming IO-540 fuel injected engine 6 cycl 245hp | |
| Cruise Speed: | 115 kts (213km/hr) | |
| For more specs on this craft, visit www.robinsonheli.com | ||
Robinson R22 Beta II |
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Seating Capacity: | Pilot + 1 |
| Engine: | Lycoming 0-360 Horizontally opposed 4cyl 124hp | |
| Cruise Speed: | 90 kts (169km/hr) | |
| For more specs on this craft, visit www.robinsonheli.com | ||
Bell 206 Jetranger |
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| Seating Capacity: | Pilot + 4 | |
| Engine: | 250-C20J, 425 shp (317 kW) | |
| Cruise Speed: | 90 kts (169km/hr) | |
| For more specs on this craft, visit www.bellhelicopter..com | ||
Hunter Wine Helicopters is a fully accredited operator and complies with the rigorous standards set down by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in regards to operational standards and insurance requirements.
Terms and Conditions
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Passenger Numbers: Minimum passenger numbers apply to some flights. Hunter Wine Helicopters reserves the right to vary flights due to weather or other operational considerations.
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Weight Restrictions: Weight is a critical element of the operation of helicopters. Hunter Wine Helicopters must weigh all items of luggage and passengers prior to commencement of flight. Hunter Wine Helicopters reserves the right to organise flights so that they do not exceed the maximum take off weight of the helicopter.
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Cancellation Policy: Up to 48 hours before the flight, all monies paid will be returned less any credit card charges that Hunter Wine Helicopters has incurred. If flights are cancelled within 48 hrs of the departure time, 10% of the booking will be charged. With 10 and 15 minute scenic flights all monies will be forfeited.
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If Hunter Wine Helicopters cancels due to weather or some other operational contingency, a full refund will be made if flights cannot be rescheduled.
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There are no refunds for gift certificates purchased where the scenic tour is either a 10 or 15 minute flight, all other gift certificates purchased will incur a 10% fee on the total amount