Great Southern Aircruise - 2010 Dates & Rates
12 days of wildflowers and wildlife, this unique tour follows a huge arc across the continent, from east to west, highlighting Australia's many varied and beautiful landscapes.
Itinerary
Day One • Sydney - Broken Hill - Coober Pedy
Depart Sydney for western New South Wales, landing at Broken Hill. Re-board for a flight to Coober Pedy, world renowned for its opals. Sleep underground tonight at the Desert Cave Hotel.
Accommodation: Desert Cave Hotel or similar
Day Two • The Nullabor Plain - Kalgoorlie
This morning’s flight crosses the Great Victoria Desert and the arid Nullarbor Plain. Land at Kalgoorlie and learn the history of this gold mining town.
Accommodation: Rydges Kalgoorlie or similar
Day Three • Kalgoorlie - Perth
Board your private aircraft for the capital of Western Australia, Perth. This city’s charm is revealed in a tour of Kings Park and Gardens.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency or similar
Day Four • Perth - Cape Naturaliste
Your private aircraft takes you to the Margaret River region. En route enjoy views of Geographe Bay and the stunning south-west Australian coastline. Explore the picturesque southern corner of Western Australia including Cape Naturaliste.
Accommodation: Quay West Resort Bunker Bay or similar
Day Five • Margaret River
Today explore the acclaimed Margaret River region, including a picturesque coastal drive through Yallingup and Canal Rock. A visit to Margaret River wouldn’t be complete without visiting some of the region’s world renowned wineries.
Accommodation: Quay West Bunker Bay or similar
Day Six • Margaret River - Augusta - Pemberton
Journey by road and discover the true beauty of Western Australia's south-west corner. From the Margaret River region head south to Augusta, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Continue the breathtaking drive through the majestic Karri Forests of the Gloucester National Park. Arrive at the Karri Valley Resort, a perfect location to explore this spectacular region.
Accommodation: Karri Valley Resort
Day Seven • D'Entrecasteaux National Park
Today enjoy a relaxed cruise from the Karri to the coast. Drive to the beautiful D'Entrecasteaux National Park and cruise the Donnelley River meandering along the 12 km section. Travel from the lush Jarrah and Karri forests, through the paperbark and wetlands, to the limestone cliffs and majestic Southern Ocean.
Accommodation: Karri Valley Resort
Day Eight • Pemberton - Albany - Esperance
Board our private aircraft which awaits to transport you to the historic whaling port of Albany. During this fascinating visit learn the history of the whaling industry up to its closure in 1978. The journey continues by private aircraft to the seaside port of Esperance.
Accommodation: Hospitality Inn Esperance
Day Nine • Esperance - The Great Australian Bight
Explore Esperance, renowned for its endless white sandy beaches and cruise the Recherche Archipelago, home of the endangered New Zealand fur seal and the Australian sea lion. Flightseeing this afternoon follows the contours of the Great Australian Bight and its sheer cliff faces that drop to the pounding surf below; an unforgettable sight that will leave you breathless. Landing this afternoon at Port Lincoln.
Accommodation: Port Lincoln Hotel
Day Ten • Port Lincoln - Kangaroo Island
This morning explore the largest commercial centre in the region dubbed the ‘seafood capital’ of Australia - Port Lincoln. Learn of the lucrative Tuna fishing industy which is one of the most profitable export industries in the area. Board the aircraft for a short flight to Kangaroo Island.
Accommodation: Ozone Hotel or similar
Day Eleven • Kangaroo Island
One of Australia's largest nature reserves, Kangaroo Island is renowned for its wildlife. Visit Seal Bay and walk among the breeding colony of sea lions sleeping on the beach.
Accommodation: Ozone Hotel or similar
Day Twelve • Kangaroo Island - Murray River - Sydney
This morning cruise the Murray River on board the luxurious Odyssey. Panormaic windows afford guests a spectacular moving landscape of the Murray River with its towering ancient cliffs, abundant bird life and scenery. Reboard the aircraft late afternoon for a final flight to Sydney.
  
Bunker Bay Coast, WA Bunker Bay Lobby, WA Kangaroo Island Fur Seal, SA
  
Remarkable Rocks, SA Perth skyline Kangaroo Island Coastline, SA
Dates and Rates
| Aircruise Code |
Departs: Sydney |
Returns: Sydney |
Price $AUD (incl GST) |
Book Now |
| WW001 |
22 Sep 2010 |
03 Oct 2010 |
$13,295 |
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| Single Supplement |
$1,395 |
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Early Bird Fare - Save $750 per person* If you book and pay in full by 15th February 2010. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Aircruise prices are per person based on a twin share. The price is fully inclusive. All travel by private aircraft, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, entry fees, porterage and the service of professional Aircruise Directors.
Special Transfer Fare of AUD$445 per person (including GST) is available to clients joining a Sydney departure from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The transfer fare includes return economy airfares on commercial services to Sydney from either Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast on the day prior to Aircruise departure, for the specific purpose of joining Aircruise, overnight accommodation and breakfast at a Sydney airport hotel the evening prior to the Aircruise, plus transfers from the domestic terminal to the hotel and from the hotel to the Execujet Terminal for your departure on the Aircruise.
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