August 30 - Arrival Day 1, Sydney, NSW
Spend your day resting on the beach, shopping or walking around this amazing International city known for its Harbour and parks.  Dinner tonight will be on your own. To avoid jet lag, drink lots of water and get to bed at a reasonable hour.     

August 31 - Day 2, Sydney, NSW
Transfer for the day to Camden Airport to meet your plane and our crew. A CFI will be on hand to perform the check rides, sign off for your Australian licensing, and conduct the tour briefing. Afterward, enjoy a “welcome” dinner with your travel companions.  

September 1 - Day 3, Coff’s Harbour, NSW
An early morning departure allows for plenty of time in this town known as the home of the Big Banana.  A tour of the renowned Butterfly House, kangaroo petting and a local winery is also on the agenda for the day.  

September 2 - Day 4, Monto, QLD
Fly over 3000 hectares of unspoiled eucalypt forest and the amazing sandstone rock formations of the Cania Gorge National Park .  In the afternoon, visit the Gorge for photo opportunities of native orchids, Rock Wallabies, picturesque lakes, and over 100 species of birds that nest in the region.    

September 3 / 4 - Day 5 / 6, Hamilton Island , QLD
After landing on the island and transferring to the hotel, the next two days of luxury and relaxation are all yours.  Pamper yourself at the spa.  Join in a fishing, snorkeling or diving charter or sit on the beach and soak up the sun.  This tropical paradise abounds with activities.      

September 5/6 - Day 7 / 8, Cairns , QLD
Welcome to Tropical North Queensland .  If you didn’t take the opportunity to dive while on Hamilton Island , we recommend you do so here in Cairns .  Water isn’t your thing?  No Worries, Mate!  Cairns has an amazing Aboriginal Cultural Center, a Skyrail and a plethora of other things to keep you busy.  Hire a car and drive up to Hartley’s Crocodile Farm, the tea plantations or the visit wild platypus as Tarzali Lakes .  

September 7 - Day 9, Croydon, QLD
Enjoy the morning in Cairns and the set off for the tiny town of Croydon in the afternoon.  Croydon Shire spans an area of 2,538 square kilometers (roughly half the size of Tasmania ), and the township itself sits on one of the largest gold veins ever discovered in Australia .  Croydon Shire has a current population of 250.  As there isn’t much in the way of activity in this tiny town, just enjoy a night looking at the pitch black sky filled with more stars than you can imagine.  Be sure to watch for passing satellites!    

September 8 - Day 10, Adels Grove, QLD
Depart early from Croydon to arrive at the tiny resort of Adels Grove.  Our tour today is of the world renowned Riversleigh Fossil Fields, home of the longest fossilized dinosaur footprint trail in the world.    

September 9 - Day 11, Tennant Creek , NT
This dusty outback town, population 3,000, is our starting point to a geographic phenomenon known as the Devil’s Marbles.  These rounded granite boulders that lie scattered in bizarre formations, including inconceivable balancing positions, are spread across a wide, shallow valley. The Devils Marbles is a nationally and internationally recognized symbol of Australia ’s outback.    

September 10/11 – Day 12/13, Alice Springs , NT
Land in the town lovingly called “The Alice” by locals. Transfer to the hotel and relax by the pool, the bar, or explore on your own via one of the hop-on hop off town tour buses.  Visit the Central Australian Aviation Museum , The Ghan (train) museum or the Desert Park Wildlife Zoo.  Tonight is the Sounds of Starlight show at the Todd Mall which combines vivid images with didgeridoo music.  Since we will be here for two days, our second day will be a ride out to the MacDonnell Ranges .     

September 12 - Day 14, Yulara (Ayers Rock/Uluru)
Touch down in Yulara early enough in the day to see Uluru as an orange-red mount that grows darker red as the heat of the day warms the surface. Tours are available to see the Rock close up or you can snap a shot as we fly over.  It is still possible to climb to the top but only those in top physical condition should endeavor the ascent.  Dinner tonight is at sunset, with Uluru as your backdrop.  Spectacular!  

September 13 – Day 15, Coober Pedy, SA
If Lightning Ridge is famous for its black opals, then Coober Pedy is famous for all other opals.  Actually, eight varieties are mined here.  Stay in the world’s only underground 5 star motel, see the world’s largest Didgeridoo’s Opal mine and museum and an underground pottery.  Shopping is free – unless you buy something.  

September 14 / 15 – Day 16 / 17, Barossa Valley , Adelaide , SA 
South Australia is home to one of Australia ’s largest wine producing areas.  Not interested in the wineries?  Visit the Whispering Wall or take a day tour to Kangaroo Island and meet the New Zealand Fur Seals.  We are here for two nights….do all of the above!  

September 16 – Day 18, Swan Hill, VIC
If you like fishing, champagne and history, then this city will delight you.  It’s 4 hectare (10 acre) re-created 19th century pioneer settlement depicts life in a river port town when baking damper, blacksmithing, printing and saddlery were an everyday part of life.  Kangaroos and peacocks wander around the complex undeterred.  A quick trip out to Great Western (now owned by Seppelt’s winery) to taste some of Australia’s “champagne,” will allow plenty of time for the photo shoot of the 36 foot long giant Murray Cod statue in town.    

September 17 – Day 19, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Welcome to the town “so nice they named it twice.”  Wagga Wagga is the state's largest inland city, as well as an important agricultural, military, and transport hub of Australia .  The Victory Memorial Gardens established in 1925 is the pride of the town and is dedicated to those who fought and died in WWI.  Inside the Botanic Gardens is a miniature Railway and a Rail Heritage Museum .  The Temora Aviation Museum is reported to be the best in all of Australia .    

September 18 – Day 20, Sydney, NSW
Despite the tour being officially over once we land, Australian Air Safaris would be happy to assist you in organizing activities for the day.  Transportation back to the hotel is already prearranged as is a farewell dinner cruise for the group tonight.  

***Should you wish to extend your stay in Australia , we would be happy to organize any details you may require.    

Included in the tour:  All aspects of the aircraft (Australian licensing fees, check ride, fuel, insurance, charts, English Proficiency testing, user fees, etc),  ground transfers, all accommodation in 3.4 – 4 star motels/resorts,  all meals, all daily city/sight excursions, guide pilot and more.    

The cost of the tour is $18,000AUD for pilots and $17,000AUD for non pilots based on double occupancy. This is an all-inclusive tour.  Basically, the only things NOT included are international airfares, alcohol, and souvenirs. 

DISCLAIMER:  As this is a flying tour, we are at the mercy of the weather.  Therefore, tour cities are subject to change.    

TERMS:  A 10% deposit is required to hold your spot on the tour.  All tours are provisional until we have sufficient bookings.  The 10% deposit will be refunded if Australian Air Safaris is unable to operate the tour.  Once we have sufficient bookings, for the tour to proceed, we will contact all participants and a payment of 25% of the tour cost is required.  The balance of the tour is due 60 days prior to tour departure.  A cancellation after the tour is confirmed will mean non refund of the deposit and 25% of tour cost (per person).