Heli Experiences
Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Heli-Tank Adventures
Ever wanted to ride in a real life army tank? Here is your chance to experience some of the meanest and heaviest vehicles on the planet. The fleet comprises of drivable and static Armoured Fighting Vehicles including:
Centurion
Main battle tank built 1950. 52 tonnes. V12 meteor engine. 650HP
Striker
Self propelled anti tank guided weapon vehicle built in the 1980s. 8 tonnes. Jaguar J60 engine. 190Hp
Saracen APC
1960s era. 10 tonnes. B80 rolls royce engine. 170HP
FV 432 APC
1970’s era. 15 tonne Rolls Royce B81 engine. 240HP
MRV M113
1980 era. 15 tonnes. Detroit diesel. 270HP
LP2 Brengun Carrier
1940s era. 4 tonnes. Ford V8 239 CI
Staghound armoured car
1940s era. 12 tonnes. 2×6 cyl GMC 270s at 97 HP each
Halftrack M3
Ex-Israeli army 1940s era. 9 tonnes. White 160AX 6 cyl engine. 143 HP
PACKAGES
Heli-Tank Adventure
Departing Yanakie, you will be helicopter transferred direct to South Gippsland Tank Adventures. Upon arrival you will be greeted by the Tank Adventure team and experience 60 minutes of some of the heaviest and meanest vehicles on the planet. Your visit will include a tour of all 8 armoured fighting vehicles and a 20 minute tank ride in the tank of your choice (excluding the Centurion - see below). Tea, coffee, cold drinks, cake or biscuits are included in the package. Upon completion of the tank experience you will board the heli for a return trip to Yanakie that will include breath taking views of Wilsons Promontory and its surrounds.
Cost: $445.00 per person, minimum 2 customers required.
Add a third person from an additional $250.00
Heli-Tank Adventure including Wilsons Promontory
As above however this package will begin with a scenic tour of Wilsons Promontory and the iconic Skull Rock. One of the oldest and largest National Parks in Australia, Wilsons Promontory is made up of large granite formations, vegetation covered peaks and unforgiving natural coastlines. En-route you will also see "the Prom" lighthouse, Snake and Sunday Islands, Corner Inlet and Port Welshpool.
Cost: $725.00 per person, minimum 2 customers required.
Add a third person from an additional $395.00
** Due to running costs the Centurion will attract further fees and can be booked with prior arrangement.
