Top Australia & the Pacific Air Tours - page 2

Explore Milford Sound on a full-day tour from Queenstown with a combination of a scenic coach ride, sightseeing cruise, and return flight over the pristine mountain wilderness. Avoid the hassle of self-driving through the beautiful landscape and let an experienced driver take the wheel on the mountainous roads. Look out for rare South Island wildlife on the cruise, then save time with a flight back to Queenstown.

Take a magical flight over some amazing water and natural formations from Broome, including flying over the Horizontal Falls. You’ll also learn from your pilot all about pearling history of the area, making a quick stop, and then continue flying by King Sound and Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque, James Price Point and much more.

Witness the majesty of the Southern Alps from both the ground and the air on this full-day, small-group combination bus, helicopter, and ski plane tour. Most travelers miss the opportunity to see the area from so many different vantage points. Heading out from Queenstown, see the azure waters of Lake Dunstan and Lake Pukaki before spotting Mount Cook’s (Aoraki’s) snow-capped peaks cresting the horizon. Then, hop aboard your aircraft for a flight through the mountains, including a landing at Tasman Glacier.

This action-packed day trip is the ultimate way to see the Kakadu National Park from Darwin, for travelers short on time. Travel by scenic flight for spectacular views as well as to save time by eliminating lengthy road travel. The day also includes many other Kakadu highlights, such as a river cruise, visits to waterfalls, an Aboriginal cultural center, and more, for an unforgettable day of learning and special views.

A Coastal Kimberley adventure, this tour showcases the majestic islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and the Horizontal Falls, the amazing coastline of the Dampier Peninsular back to Broome. Read more about what your day of adventure entails by selecting the location points below.

Take a window seat for a scenic round-trip flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, and see the splendor of Fiordland National Park from the air and sea on this small-group excursion. Board a cruise and pass dramatic waterfalls and Mitre Peak as you travel to the Tasman Sea. Then soar over the Southern Alps on your return.

Board a 60-minute scenic flight to experience the desert environment of Australia's Red Center. Soar over Lake Amadeus, the largest salt lake in the Northern Territory, look for wild camels, and pass Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). All flights include informative commentary from your pilot and a guaranteed window seat.

Experience the rugged beauty of remote Milford Sound from Wanaka, all in half-a-day. With a choice of morning or afternoon flight departures, fly over lush national parks, epic glaciers, and alpine lakes, before touching down in the Sound. Enjoy a scenic cruise, keeping an eye out for some of the local inhabitants including seals, penguins, and dolphins, before returning to Wanaka by plane.

See the sheer cliffs of Milford Sound from the air and water on this half-day tour from Queenstown by sightseeing plane and catamaran. Fly over Fiordland National Park, part of a UNESCO-listed landscape, then touch down at Milford Sound for a nature cruise. This tour is perfect for photography and wildlife watching, and hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Queenstown hotels is included.

The UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscapes of Milford Sound are even more spectacular from above. Take to the skies on a round-trip flight from Queenstown; spot natural wonders such as Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls from the air and enjoy unbeatable aerial views of the mountains, lakes, sounds, and fjords of Fiordland National Park.

Rottnest Island is home to skydiving centers but is located about half an hour from the coast on the water. This full-day skydiving trip includes tickets for round-trip ferry service from Freemantle, roughly half an hour from central Perth by car. After the ferry trip, hop aboard a plane, tighten your harness, and start your freefall skydiving experience.

When soaring in a fixed-wing plane from Queenstown to Franz Josef or Tasman Glacier, you may think the one-hour scenic flight is the highlight of this tour. But the best is yet to come. Switch to a helicopter and fly up to a landing point high on the glacier, where you’ll embark on a hike on the snow and ice. Wearing crampons, you’ll explore caves and see remarkable landscapes inaccessible any other way.

Fly round-trip to Wave Rock from Perth to visit this remote destination without spending hours on the road. You’ll see the countryside and Australian Outback during the 1-hour scenic flight to Wave Rock, and touch down in the morning before the crowds arrive. Get great photo ops the landmarks, and have time for morning tea, and optional visits to the Wildlife Park, Toy Museum, or Lace Place.

**Due to High Fuel Prices a $10 levy is payable direct to Daintree Aviation** Experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before with a half-day adventure that combines thrilling snorkeling and stunning aerial views. Choose between a morning Snorkel/Fly or an afternoon Fly/Snorkel, both offering an intimate setting with just 27 guests on the vessel and 8 per flight. Dive into the vibrant marine life at Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches, then take to the skies with a 40-minute scenic flight over the breathtaking reef, Green Island, and Michaelmas Cay. Enjoy included snacks, snorkeling gear, and safety briefings for a seamless adventure. - Half-day tour featuring snorkeling at Upolu Reef or Breaking Patches - 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef for stunning views - Small group sizes ensure personalized experiences (8 guests per flight) - Convenient transfers included between check-in location and General Aviation airport

Milford Sound lies in a remote corner of New Zealand’s South Island and, although remarkably scenic, the route from Queenstown is long. On this tour, reach Milford Sound by premium low-emission coach and spot native wildlife and gushing waterfalls during a nature cruise with specialist commentary. When it’s time to return home, take to the skies and return effortlessly to Queenstown—with unrivaled views over the wilderness landscapes from the air.

Stewart Island is renowned for its beautiful beaches, Maori heritage, and diverse wildlife, and lies just off the coast of New Zealand’s South Island. With this round-trip flight, explore the island on a day trip from Queenstown, including hotel pickup and a scenic small plane flight to the island. Enjoy magnificent views of the island from above, then land on the island and spend the day exploring independently.

The Franz Josef Glacier near Queenstown is a frozen spectacle with deep icy crevasses, crashing waterfalls, and mountainous snowy scenery. Witness the Franz Josef from the sky with a helicopter ride above the glacier on this full-day small-group tour, before setting down for a hike to explore wondrous caves and chilling icefalls.

See two great Australian landmarks, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) during a 40-minute flight aboard a fixed-wing aircraft. Enjoy guaranteed window seats on all flights and listen to informative commentary from your pilot along the way. Get a bird's-eye view of these natural monuments as well as Mount Conner and Lake Amadeus.

The cliffs, fjords, and waterfalls of Milford Sound are among the most impressive natural wonders of New Zealand’s South Island. This tour is ideal for those short on time, including round-trip flights from Queenstown and up to two hours of free time at Milford Sound. Enjoy spectacular aerial views over the Fiordland National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, and Lake Wakatipu; then touchdown to hike around the Sound with views of Mitre Peak and Lady Bowen Falls.

Explore the highlights of West Kimberley's highlights, including Mitchell Falls and Cape Leveque, on a full-day tour by plane from Broome. Learn about the Australian Outback when you land at Drysdale River Station, and swim in the Indian Ocean at Cape Leveque. Includes flights and ground transfers, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Gain fascinating insight into Australia’s aboriginal communities on a full-day tour to the Dampier Peninsula from Broome. Travel in a luxurious 4x4 vehicle to the remote Indigenous community at One Arm Point for a trochus hatchery visit led by Bardi Jawi locals, before visiting Cygnet Bay pearl farm to discover the complex process behind creating pearls along with lunch. Upgrade your tour to include a scenic flight over the stunning coast for a truly unforgettable experience.

If you think Queenstown looks good from lake-level, you’ll be amazed at the views from this 20-minute scenic flight above the city, lake, and mountains. In a small group (max. 12) you’ll soar about the Wakatipu Basin while listening to your pilot’s live commentary, highlighting landmarks and points of interest. Spot ski fields, pretty towns like Arrowtown, and get a sense of Lake Wakatipu’s meandering shape from the air.

The deep waters, soaring cliffs, and thundering waterfalls of Milford Sound are spectacular from all angles, and this half-day tour by air and boat takes in all the highlights. Enjoy thrilling aerial views of the Fiordland National Park on a round-trip flight from Queenstown, and marvel at Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Mount Pembroke on a scenic Milford Sound cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch are included for a truly seamless experience.

Milford Sound is an unmissable destination in the South Island, but self-driving can be risky and the return road trip from Queenstown is long. Simplify your visit on this small-group tour from Queenstown. Travel there in a luxury bus with panoramic scenic windows, allowing unobstructed views. Take a relaxing cruise on Milford Sound, beautiful in all weather, then return to Queenstown by air, saving time and maximizing the views.