Cape York remains one of the least accessible parts of Australia, still requiring a 4WD to access hundreds of kilometres of dirt roads that lead to the most northern tip of the Australian mainland. Travelling by private aircraft cuts out the drive and adds stunning views to one of the country's iconic journeys.
Cape York Air Safari is a 13-day adventure up into Queensland, visiting Birdsville, Karumba, Thursday Island, Lizard Island, Cooktown, Longreach and Carnarvon Gorge. Travelling in groups of up to nine like-minded guests, you'll see parts of the country that most Australians never get to see.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/packaged-air-tours/cape-york-safari/
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Views from the Ultimate Outback Air Safari
The Ultimate Outback Air Safari is a 15 day adventure to some of the most iconic parts of Outback Australia. From the Birdsville Hotel through to the Kimberley and northern Arnhemland, this trip is our most in depth look into the heart of Australia. Travelling in a group of up to nine guests, fly over stunning landscapes to arrive directly at each destination's airstrip.
Our June 16th 2024 Ultimate Outback has two last minute vacancies - reach out to book your winter adventure.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/packaged-air-tours/ultimate-outback-air-safari/
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Lake Eyre May 2024
Lake Eyre is looking stunning in May! Pilot Nick was lucky enough to capture some footage of the lake on a trip last weekend!
Lake Eyre North has extensive coverage with water continuing to flow from the Warburton River from the north. Water in the Diamantina (which flows into the Warburton) continues to flow through Birdsville into the Goyder Lagoon, which will make its way south over the coming weeks.
We've got several tours that visit Lake Eyre, including several with spots still available in May, June and July this year. It's a fantastic time to go see this amazing part of the country.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/short-breaks-events/lake-eyre-safari/
Lake Eyre is one of our most popular destinations, with five seperate tours featuring it on the journey. Jill has visited Lake Eyre three seperate times with Australian Air Safaris, and has been lucky enough to see it in the dry and in flood.
Jill has been on 6 trips over the past few years, including three visits to Lake Eyre! She sat down with Jarrod this week to tell us a bit more about her experiences and why she keeps coming back.
Our pilots are very lucky to get to visit so many beautiful places with our guests, so we thought we'd ask them what their favourite destination is! First up is pilot Rob Thomas chatting about his love for Finniss River Lodge.
If it sounds like your kind of place, the Ultimate Outback Air Safari is for you!
Here are 5 things you should know about Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre!
1) It spans 144 kilometres by 77 kilometres. If you want to try and picture how big that is, it is over 28,000 times larger than Central Park.
2) It is Australia’s biggest salt lake and was formed approximately 200 million years ago
3) The lake has only filled to capacity three times in the last 160 years. However, smaller sections of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre do become wet, just like now.
4) The dry conditions mean the Basin's vegetation is mostly desert-adapted plants – mulga, saltbush, spinifex and Mitchell grass.
5) Aboriginal people have been living around Kati Thanda for thousands of years, and it plays a central role in many of their stories and songs. It is particularly important to the Arabana and the Dieri People.
Getting to see Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre from above is such a magical experience. We would love to see you on board one of our many tours that visit Lake Eyre very soon.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/tours/?fwp_tour_types_interest_select=lake-eyre
We absolutely love getting to spend our days chasing the best sunsets Australia has to offer with you! What a beautiful country we live in.
Have you got somewhere on your list to tick off? We'd love to hear in the comments where you're still waiting to see 👇
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Spend it with your nearest and dearest on a unique day trip to Brown Brothers Winery!
We depart Melbourne at 10.30am and take a scenic 40-minute flight, landing at the Brown Brothers airstrip.
You will settle in to savour a magnificent five-course Slow Lunch with matching wines at Patricia’s Table Restaurant. Spend the rest of the day soaking up the ambience and greenery and stocking up on your favourite wine to enjoy at home. We then fly back to Moorabbin, arriving by 4.30pm.
This tour is offered on a private basis only, on the date of your choice, for groups of 2 to 10 people or more. If this sounds like the perfect day to you, our team would love to chat.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/short-breaks-events/brown-brothers-lunch-wine-tasting/
Or if you're looking to join a tour that goes to Brown Brothers Winery, our Flying The High Country tour is the one for you.
How glorious is Australia? And how lucky are we to get to see it from above!
Meet Callum, one of our fantastic pilots at Australian Air Safaris.
After spending several years flying in outback South Australia and the Northern Territory, Callum has joined our team at Australian Air Safaris. Callum's experience includes station flying as well as scenic operations over the Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre. When he's not in the cockpit and touring around Australia with our wonderful guests, Callum is a car enthusiast and enjoys maintaining his Holden Commodore.
Through our lens: Kangaroo Island
You'll find the untouched landscape of Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia. A mecca of wildlife, beautiful views and incredible experiences.
We visit Kangaroo Island on our Great Southern Islands tour and are lucky enough to be shown around by the wonderful team at Exceptional Kangaroo Island. During our time on KI, we get up close with Australian Sea Lions, indulge in beautiful seafood, visit the iconic Flinders Chase National Park, taste the islands tipple Kangaroo Island Spirits and so much more.
Sound like your kind of holiday? You can read about the amazing 7-day itinerary here: https://australianairsafaris.com.au/packaged-air-tours/great-southern-islands/
This is what’s headed down the Diamantina River, right now. Floodwaters in western Queensland will arrive in Birdsville this month and continue heading south towards Lake Eyre. It’s going to be a big year for the Lake Eyre basin.
We have five different air safaris that experience Lake Eyre, ranging from 2 to 5 days. Find your perfect getaway and secure your seat so as not to miss out!
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/tours/?fwp_tour_types_interest_select=lake-eyre
Getting to play a small role in multi-generation family holidays is really special to us. We had an absolute blast hanging out with the Reynolds Family last month in Strahan, Tasmania. So here's a recap of our time together!
If you've got a group of family or friends who are ready for an adventure, we'd love to help create a bespoke tour for you!
Come on board and explore The Tarkine and Arthur River Cruise with us!
As part of our 7-Day Tasmanian Wilderness tour, we cruise deep into The Tarkine wilderness, enjoying the serenity of the river and the pristine, densely forested, old-growth riverbanks. Arthur River township is known as the Edge of the World, with 15,000 km between it and the next land mass of Patagonia.
Other highlights of the Tasmanian Wilderness Tour include:
✅ Visiting the most Northern tip of Tasmanian mainland, Cape Grim
✅ Experiencing the West Coast Wilderness Railway in a premium wilderness carriage with full food service
✅ Full day cruise onboard Gordon River Cruises vessel, Spirit of the Wild, in the luxurious Premier Upper Deck with full-length windows, with full food and drinks service
✅ A visit to the iconic Wineglass Bay and Coles Bay
Interested in joining us on a trip of a lifetime to Tasmania? We have two Tasmanian Wilderness Tours leaving from Melbourne in 2024:
12th February 2024
11th November 2024
Twin Share: $7,750pp
Single Price: $9,050pp
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/packaged-air-tours/tasmanian-wilderness/
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest aircraft! We will take off in 2024 with a second Cessna Grand Caravan EX as part of our fleet.
This beautiful aircraft is a customer favourite, so it was a fantastic opportunity to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience.
We can't wait to welcome you on board.
Welcome to a glimpse of travelling with Australian Air Safaris 🛩
We would love to see you on board soon as we explore Australia together.
Did you know it would take 24 hours of driving (without breaks!) to get from Melbourne to Birdsville hotel? Luckily we've got a quicker way 😉
This video was taken on our recent Outback Horizons Tour, stopping at:
- Mungo National Park
- Broken Hill
- Innamincka
- Birdsville
- Arkaroola
In 2024 we have departures for our Outback Horizons Tour from Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/packaged-air-tours/outback-horizons/
Hello Flinders Island 👋
Looking to start 2024 off well? Our Fantastic Flinders Island tour leaves on February 9th for a long weekend in beautiful Tasmania. Our expert local guide will take you on a journey through the history of this fascinating place, as we explore the island.
We also know that you'll quickly fall in love with the accommodation at Mountain Seas Lodge. A beautiful boutique accommodation that describes itself as the "ultimate destination to retreat, relax, unwind, reconnect with yourself". Bliss!
Tour: February 9th 2024
Date: Fantastic Flinders Island
Departure Location: Melbourne
Price: From $2,495pp (Twin Share)
See more: https://australianairsafaris.com.au/packaged-air-tours/fantastic-flinders-island/
Our 2024 Air Tours are now available to book! Early bird pricing is also available for our 2024 tours until Sept 30 🛩
We are looking forward to another incredible year exploring Australia with you all! From the outback to the islands, there are so many places for us to see together. We've even got 3 new tours next year.
https://australianairsafaris.com.au/upcoming/
