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Icons of Australia by Private Aircraft

Melbourne to Cairns in 7 days

See Australia by private aircraft
Scenic flight seeing over Australia’s most beautiful landscapes
All-inclusive (flights, tours, hotels, meals)
Fully guided by a professional tour manager

*We offer many other private aircraft tours all over Australia - Contact us for details.

Australia is a huge country, about the same size as the continental United States. Due to the great distances involved in traveling around the country, there’s no better way than by air. We have made this easy for you by chartering our own private aircraft to take up to 50 lucky guests on an unforgettable private air tour around this spectacular country.

Our 50 seat private aircraft offerslarge windows, 2x2 seating (no middle seats), a high wing for unobstructed sightseeing, a cabin pressurized for your comfort, a full size toilet and complete inflight service from our professionally trained cabin crew. We take you straight to where you want to go, completely avoiding the airport terminal crowds as well as baggage and security delays that make air travel so unpleasant. A great feature of traveling this way with us is the opportunity for ‘low and slow’ scenic flying where you’ll get to experience unforgettable views of Australia’s scenic delights from above.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Melbourne to Kangaroo Island

Day 2 - Kangaroo Island to Coober Pedy

Day 3 - Coober Pedy to Uluru

Day 4 - Uluru to Alice Springs

Day 5 - Alice Springs to Cairns

Day 6 - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Day 7 - Cairns, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Fly Home or Extend Your Trip

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Melbourne, Kangaroo Island

This morning you will be escorted from your hotel in Melbourne to Essendon Airport. Boarding your private aircraft, you’ll fly low and slow over the spectacular coastline of the Great Ocean Road, past the 12 Apostles rock formations to Kangaroo Island. Here you will visit Kangaroo Island Wildlife park, home to over 150 species of Australian animals. You’ll have the opportunity to get up close to koalas as well as hand feeding kangaroos and wallabies.

This afternoon you’ll explore the beautiful Flinders Chase National Park, home to spectacular scenery of the Southern Ocean as well as a large colony of Fur Seals on the beach.

Day 2 - Kangaroo Island, Coober Pedy

This morning you’ll visit the Sea Lion colony at Seal Bay. You can participate in a professionally guided walk to the beach to observe these fascinating animals up-close. Next, you’ll learn about birds of prey with an unforgettable raptor flight demonstration. Lunch will be served at Andermel Marron Farm to sample fresh water crayfish and local wines. Your private aircraft awaits at Kingscote airport for the flight to Coober Pedy - the Opal capital of the world, where you may have the opportunity to sleep in a unique underground room.

Day 3 - Coober Pedy, Uluru

This morning you will meet your local guide to discover the unique town of Coober Pedy. Known for its underground cave houses, Coober Pedy is unlike any other town in the world. You’ll learn about how people live in ‘dug-out’ homes and visit two beautiful underground churches as well as the fascinating Umoona Opal Mine. Here you’ll learn about Opals and view an Opal cutting demonstration.

After lunch you’ll transfer to your awaiting private aircraft to fly to Uluru - the spiritual heart of Australia. After checking into the 5 star Sails in the Desert Resort you will enjoy a magical ‘Sounds of Silence’ dinner under a sky filled with stars, with the imposing Uluru monolith as a backdrop.

Day 4 - Uluru, Alice Springs

This morning you’ll join an expert local guide for your tour around Kata Tjuta,a cluster of domed rocks reaching up to 1500 feet high. After a short walk here you’ll drive to Uluru, where you’ll learn of its cultural significance and geological features. After lunch at the cultural center you’ll have time to browse the shops for a souvenir didgeridoo, a boomerang or an original Aboriginal painting before rebounding your private aircraft for an unforgettable low and slow flight over Uluru, Kata Tjuta and the West MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs.

Early evening you will visit the Kangaroo Sanctuary for a leisurely walk through the bush, observing the kangaroos as they wake from their daytime sleep. You’ll learn more about these fascinating animals from your Aboriginal guide.

Day 5 - Alice Springs, Cairns

This morning you'll have a bird’s eye view of this remote town from the top of Anzac Hill, before visiting the Old Telegraph Station, used to transmit messages between Darwin in the north and Adelaide in the south until 1932. The nearby Standley Chasm is the site of your picnic lunch after an easy walk on the scenic old creek path. After lunch you’ll visit Simpsons Gap, a permanent waterhole and site of great significance to indigenous people.

This afternoon you’ll fly by commercial airline to Cairns to begin the next stage of this adventure.

Day 6 - Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Today you’ll have an unforgettable experience on the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll transfer to the nearby dock where you’ll board a high speed catamaran to a large floating platform located at a pristine reef system on the outer part of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, you’ll spend the day snorkeling, or taking a guided coral viewing submersible and glass bottom boat tour of the reef. A tropical lunch buffet will be served, while you are given a presentation about the ecosystem by a marine biologist. Late afternoon you will return to Cairns to enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Day 7 - Cairns, Kuranda Scenic Railway

This morning you’ll ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway, one of the country’s most stunning and unique rail journeys. You’ll marvel at the beautiful views as the train passes through rainforest that is millions of years old. Upon arrival at Kuranda, you will have the opportunity to wander its famous markets, in a beautiful rainforest setting. Here is your chance to pick up some authentic Aboriginal artwork, locally crafted jewelry and other local goods. After a final group lunch together with your traveling companions, you will return to Cairns airport by road for your onward flight, concluding this unforgettable tour.

Hotels listed below are given as suggestions only to illustrate the standard of hotels used.

Kangaroo Island - Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat - 4 Star - Luxury

The finest accommodation on the western end of Kangaroo Island, this hotel is set in amazing 113 acres of undisturbed bushland at the entrance of the Flinders Chase National Park. From the lodge you should be able to see seals, sea lions, kangaroos, wallabies, platypus and many other animal species. The resort's stylish rooms feature king size beds and modern bathrooms. The eco-friendly design of the buildings blends in harmony with the natural beauty of the surrounding land. The resort’s restaurant serves fresh local island produce in a relaxed setting.

Coober Pedy - Desert Cave Hotel - 4 Star - Luxury

Experience a unique stay in this unusual hotel. With dug-out style living, underground shops, a bar and opal display areas. In addition to both above and below ground accommodation, the hotel offers excellent dining in its restaurant. Sleeping underground is a unique experience -peaceful, cool, quiet and airy, the rooms are spacious and feature high ceilings. Many of our clients say that sleeping underground gave them the best night's sleep they ever had! Please note - underground rooms are limited in number, book early to avoid disappointment.

Uluru - Desert Gardens Hotel - 4 Star - Luxury

The Desert Gardens Hotel features comfortable, welcoming rooms and locally inspired dining options. There is a variety of accommodation options including desert view, deluxe rock view rooms and shady poolside rooms under a canopy of towering gum trees and garden beds dotted with native flowers. The hotel offers guests all comforts and conveniences of a 4-star hotel, and rooms can be configured with either one king or 2 double beds.

Cairns - QT Port Douglas - 4.5 Star - Luxury

This vibrant resort boasts quirky design and two hip new food and bar experiences – an interactive marketplace kitchen and a cool cocktail bar. Set in lush tropical gardens just minutes from the town of Port Douglas and Four Mile Beach, the hotel offers a range of stylish hotel rooms. Guests can enjoy the beautiful lagoon-style pool, designer spa and enjoy watching movies in the exclusive outdoor cinema during the cooler the winter months.

Optional Extensions

Sydney (3 nights)

Australia’s premier city, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, spending a few days in Sydney is a must. Full of culture and natural beauty, there’s plenty to do here. Enjoy a cruise on Sydney Harbour, stroll through the lush Royal Botanic Gardens, catch a show at the Sydney Opera House, or take one of our fascinating alternative guided tours of the city by foot, bicycle or kayak. The beautiful Blue Mountains are a short drive from the city and make a great day trip, and great restaurants, bars and nightlife are always close by.

Tasmania (3-4 nights)

Located in far south-east Australia the island of Tasmania could practically qualify as a separate continent in itself due to its unparalleled diversity. The pristine serenity, spectacular beauty and clean air of its rugged coastlines and mountains make it a destination like no other. There’s amazing wildlife here, great food and wine and a rich history, as well as beautiful beaches, stunning scenery everywhere you look and some of the best walks in the world.

Pricing

Price from US$7595 per person (Luxury Hotels), based on two people traveling in low season sharing a room.

Hotels listed on the Hotels Tab are given as suggestions only to illustrate the standard of hotels used.

Price Includes:

All hotels as described in the itinerary
Most meals
Services of our representatives while in Australia
All transportation and tours as described in the itinerary in air-conditioned vehicles
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Meals as described in the itinerary

Price Excludes:

International flights
Travel insurance
Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Sightseeing other than described in the itinerary
Additional room charges of a personal nature in hotels (eg: room service, laundry, phone calls, etc.)