Reviews: What Our Customers Say

Reviews: What Our Customers Say

There is nobody more important than our clients; our ‘celebrities’. Our promise to you is to deliver the highest quality experience with no hidden fees, so that you can just sit back and enjoy your scenic helicopter flight, adventure joy ride, wedding transfer, winery tour or pub crawl.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and it shows in the reviews from our customers. See for yourself why people love the Pterodactyl Helicopters experience:


Oh my goodness greatest helicopter company ever! Capt Mike was so amazing during the whole planning truly making me feel super special arranging a mega mega streched Limo with champagne (citycoastlimo) (not to mention all the emails leading up to the big day making me feel famous) to pick my 3 bridesmaids, my Mother and myself with a massive wedding dress (talking 4kg massive) on to then take us to the heli pad where there was .... wait for it not one but two helicopters (id only organized one and he never charge me any more) we were all in the air for at least 30 min. Love you guys pterodactyl helicopters can't wait to meet again this time with my husband for one of yr pub craws.
Thanks again Captain Mike you legend!
From the happiest bride ever Amy x

- AmyBrisbane in 2015

I took my partner on a helicopter tour with Mike from Pterodactyl helicopters and we were both blown away. The tour exceeded all of our expectations and Mike was a great pilot/host. We highly recommend going on a helicopter tour with Mike!!!

- gregpsmith90Morningside, Qld in 2017

Motorbike ride to Lake Manchester and a flight with Luke to Glamorganvale pub for Sunday lunch. Excellent time and highly recommended

- RayIpswich, Qld in 2017

We traveled to Australia from the United States to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. I had always wanted to land in a winery in a helicopter and my husband made my dream come true by booking a special day with Pterodactyl Helicopters as an anniversary gift. And, with the help of the planning from Captain Mike....the day was more than we could have ever imagined. We went to THREE wineries!! We had an absolutely delicious lunch overlooking the most beautiful scenery after a wine tasting complete with a bottle of wine. I had emailed Capt. Mike several times and he knew my husband liked wine tasting, but he really loved to go to a brewery for a tasting most of all. And, after the incredible day visiting wineries, with the help of Captain Mike's creative planning, we ended the day at a local Australian pub. The day was so amazing from start to finish!! Every single moment was filled with memories that I will never forget. And, as an added bonus?? Captain Mike had a GO PRO on the front of the helicopter and we had a remote control to take the most amazing photos! And, throughout the day he took candid shots of us. He uploaded every single one and sent us a link to download the photos. We now not only have incredible memories of our day, but we also have incredible photos to never forget it. We will always be thankful we chose this as a wonderful anniversary celebration on our trip to beautiful Australia. And, to see the beauty of this country from a helicopter is awesome! We are so glad we chose this amazing company that goes above and beyond!! We feel like we made a genuine friend that day spent with Captain Mike. Pterodactyl Helicopters not only met, but by far exceeded our expectations!

- Tricia and TimSouth Carolina, USA in 2017

My husband's 60th birthday became a celebration he will never forget when Mike from Pterodactyl Helicopters became the coordinator of an event which included a ride for Wayne and his daughters from home, by Ipswich Trike Tours, out to Lake Manchester; a helicopter flight out to Ironbark Winery for a wine tasting and on to Woodlands of Marburg for a luncheon with friends and family; a cake which Mike organised and a Mansion tour as well. Damian, our pilot for the day arrived after lunch and flew myself, Wayne and Michelle on to, two more Wineries, Flinders Peak and Paradine where wonderful hosts that made our tasting experience relaxed and fun. On our return to Lake Manchester, Steve from Ipswich Trike Tours was there to take us home with an extra historical tour of Ipswich thrown in for good measure. An added bonus for both Wayne and myself was the ride from Lake Manchester to Queens Park for our Grandchildren on the Trike. Our whole Family just couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces and all because of the Super effort of Mike and his staff. Sincerely, thank you all!

- Yvonne BilesBrisbane and Ipswich in 2017

I have flown with Pterodactyl at least 6 times and the whole team are professional, friendly and most important of all, fun. Love your work Team Pterodactyl.

- Nadine Andersen Photography Dayboro

I organised a scenic flight for my son-in-law at the time, who is a quadriplegic, Captain Mike was absolutely wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble or effort for him, he made the rather hard task of taking someone with such a disability so smooth and effortless. Bless you Captain Mike. Don't hesitate to call and ask Captain Mike, he is a very nice man and will not hesitate to help all he can.

- Lorraine Cavanagh BrisbaneScenic Flights in 2015

Hi Mike,
Thank you all so much ,today was brilliant.
With Archie being a carer he doesn't get much time
To do much for himself ,so it was great to see him relax,
Will definitely be back

Regards Rachel & Archie

- Rachel & Archie Ipswich in 2017

Danielle and I had an amazing day. Damien was a great host/pilot and made the experience a one of a kind. He was extremely friendly and a few of the little things he did made the day much more enjoyable.
If he had done the drive through Mc Donald's request like we had asked on the way home it would of tipped the day off. ha-ha.

- Shane and DanielleLogan Village in 2017

Well that was the best 50 th birthday gift ever

- Sue LBrisbane and Ipswich in 2017

Lynne had a fantastic day, on her 71st Birthday, riding in a Helicopter, she has always wanted to fly in one, where I made her dream come true. The flight over Wivenhoe Dam and Lake Manchester and the surrounding countryside was awesome, and more spectacular than she could of imagined from the air, and a trip that will last a lifetime. Thank you Capt. Mike you were awesome, and would like to travel with you again, and a thank you to you and Johey for being perfect hosts on the day.

- Mike and Lynne ThorntonLaidley in 2017

The best program for any young boy. The team are fantastic and this is an unforgettable experience

- Michelle HunterBrisbane in 2017

I just wanted to personally thank you guys for the most amazing experience for my partner and myself for his surprise flight. And also Jess was fantastic the fact that he dropped us at home and then took my 2 kids back to the base for a quick flight just topped the day. My partner has not stopped talking about it and when we landed he turned and said that It was the absolute best thing he had done in his life. We managed to capture the best footage of the helicopters arrival and the surprise on Robs face was priceless. We cant wait to receive the footage from you guys of the fight and check it out. Again from the bottom of my heart thank you.

- Rhiannon Wilson.Pine Mountain in 2017