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ABOUT HELISPIRIT PERTH We are renowned for our commitment to providing a wide range of reliable, highly professional helicopter services to a diverse range of industries. We specialise in tourism, having operated scenic helicopter flights since 1984. Our head office is in Kununurra, a tropical town with around 8,000 residents. KATHERINE Kununurra is 42km from the Northern Territory border and services tens of thousands of tourists each year from April to October. MITCHELL Wyndham HeliSpirit operates a fleet of 24 helicopters which are based at Kununurra, Warmun, FALLS KUNUNURRA Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle), Mitchell Falls, El Questro, Katherine, Karratha and Lake Argyle Resort. Locally owned, the multi-award winning HeliSpirit is the specialist when it comes to discovering Australia’s north by helicopter. We hold EL QUESTRO LAKE ARGYLE National Tourism Quality Accreditation and International Eco Tourism Certification. Call our friendly staff to chat about the region and discuss the best flight for you. Purnululu WARMUN National Park Bungle Bungle Derby TERMS AND CONDITIONS PURNULULU Maximum seat limit 136kg, Extended Safaris: Within 45 days or Minimum/Maximum Numbers R44 helicopter. less to departure: NON-REFUNDABLE. A minimum of two passengers or the KARRATHA Broome Halls Creek Cameras and phones must have 45 days or more prior to departure: equivalent cost is required to confirm a flight. Karratha flights from $195 Fitzroy lanyards/wrist straps. 20% deposit will be retained. Commentary iPads and tablets are not permitted Cancellations must be advised in writing. All scenic flights include personalised Call 1800 841 611 | Page 11 Crossing on board. Travel Insurance commentary by the pilot. All tours and safety briefings are conducted in English. Cancellation Policy We recommend that all customers Day Flights/Tours: Within 24 hours or take out Travel Insurance. Child Age/Infant Policy less of departure: NON-REFUNDABLE. Validity of Rates Infants are classified as 0-2 years, and may WESTERN AUSTRALIA WESTERN travel free of charge, on their parent’s lap. TERRITORY NORTHERN 24 hours to 7 days prior to departure: Prices displayed are valid for 2018 Please note that only one infant may travel 20% administration fee will be charged unless stated otherwise. per aircraft. Children classified as 3-12 years per booking. Flight Times and Tour Duration of age inclusive, must be accompanied by Overnight Tour Packages: Within 7 days All times are estimates. an adult on the flight. Port or less of departure: NON-REFUNDABLE. Fees and Charges Passengers must be at the aircraft Hedland 8 days to 14 days prior to departure: Current government and land use departure point 30 minutes prior to KARRATHA 50% of booking will be retained. fees are included, however we reserve scheduled departure time. 15 days to 30 days prior to departure: the right to increase prices should All care is taken but no liability is accepted 20% of booking will be retained. unforeseen charges arise. for damage to personal items. WHERE ARE YOU FLYING FROM? KATHERINE Katherine Gorge flights from $95 Call 1800 833 722 | Page 10

KUNUNURRA Ord Valley flights from $199 Helifishing from $975 Lake Argyle flights from $459 DARWIN Waterfall flights from $459 King George Falls flights from $1999 Bungle Bungle flights from $1999 Call 1800 180 085 | Pages 6 & 7

MITCHELL FALLS Mitchell Falls flights from $150 Call 9161 4512 | Back Cover

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EL QUESTRO El Questro flights from $225 EL QUESTRO LAKE ARGYLE Call 9161 4318 | Page 8 Purnululu WARMUN National Park Bungle Bungle Derby PURNULULU

Broome Halls Creek LAKE ARGYLE Fitzroy Lake Argyle fights from $139 Crossing Bungle Bungle flights from $1699 Call 9168 7777 | Page 9 WESTERN AUSTRALIA WESTERN NORTHERN TERRITORY NORTHERN

Port WARMUN Hedland Bungle Bungle flights from $425 Call 9168 7337 | Page 4 PURNULULU KARRATHA Bungle Bungle flights from $299 Call 9168 7335 | Page 5 APRIL TO OCTOBER FROM WARMUN BOOKINGS 08 9168 7337 [email protected] • Warmun is 100km south of Kununurra and 160km north of Halls Creek • Flights depart from the Warmun Roadhouse • Free secure storage for your vehicle and caravan

B45 | BUNGLE BUNGLE HELICOPTER FLIGHT Flight time: 45 minutes | Cost: $425 per person As we take off from Warmun, we are but a minute away from the Osmand Range, in Purnululu Conservation Area, quite spectacular in its own right as it abuts the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park. The Osmand Range is one of the Kimberley’s lesser- known spectacular ranges, filled with Livistona palms clinging to gorges and endless waves of ancient rocks rolling towards the east. Over the Bungle Bungle, this flight takes in the Red Rock Gorges of the Northern Massif, the Western Wall, Horseshoe Valley, Piccaninny Gorge and Creek with its ancient banded sandstone domes, Deep Gorge and Y Gorge.

LAND IN THE BUNGLES & JOIN A GUIDED WALKING TOUR

Doon Doon B45BB1 | ADD TO B45 – A GUIDED WALK INTO CATHEDRAL GORGE Lake Argyle Duration: 9:30am returning 4:00pm | Cost: Adult $1224 Child $1037 A guided walk into Cathedral Gorge and through the striped sandstone domes. Easy to Moderate walk. Includes lunch. B45BB3 | ADD TO B45BB1 – A GUIDED WALK TOUR TO ECHIDNA CHASM AND THE WESTERN WALL Duration: 6:30am returning 4:00pm | Cost: Adult $1249 Child $1050 An afternoon 4WD/walking tour to Echidna Chasm and the Western Wall. Moderate to challenging afternoon walk.

Texas Downs B45BB4 | PICCANINNY GORGE HELI-HIKE Warmun Flight time: 40 minutes and 28 minutes Turkey Creek Duration: Departs 6:30am returning 4:00pm | Cost: $1847 per person Hiking into Piccaninny Gorge is top of the list for fit and experienced hikers.

Mabel Downs Osmand On this tour, helicopter into the mouth of enormous Piccaninny gorge and hike Range 10km return with a guide. Scenic views of the Bungles from the air is included.

n r Purnululu e ADD AN OVERNIGHT STAY h t r National Park o Spring Creek Track N t a re Bungle Bungle G Range B45BB1O | ADD TO B45BB1 – AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT BUNGLE BUNGLE SAVANNAH LODGE Piccaninny Gorge Duration: 9:30am day 1 to mid-morning day 2 | Cost: Adult $1521 Child $1294 Bellburn Cathedral All meals are included and accommodation is in an ensuite safari cabin. Airstrip Gorge Departure from the Bungles is after breakfast on day 2.

FLIGHT PATHS B45 B45BB3O | ADD TO B45BB3 – AN OVERNIGHT STAY B45BB1 B45BB3 AT BUNGLE BUNGLE SAVANNAH LODGE B45BB4 Duration: 6:30am day 1 to mid-morning day 2 | Cost: Adult $1546 Child $1307 B45BB10 B45BB30 All meals are included and accommodation is in an ensuite safari cabin. Departure is after breakfast on day 2.

4 | WARMUN APRIL TO OCTOBER FROM PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK BOOKINGS 08 9168 7335 [email protected] • Flights depart from inside the National Park • HeliSpirit flights offer the best value for money • Office and helipad at Bellburn Airstrip, Purnululu National Park • The original helicopter flight operator in the Bungle Bungle

A18 | BUNGLE BUNGLE DOMES SPECIAL Flight time: 18 minutes | Cost: $299 per person Depart Bellburn Airstrip for the southern tip of the Bungle Bungle Range where you will view Y Gorge before flying across the top of the massif to the mouth of spectacular Piccaninny Gorge. Soar over Piccaninny Creek to view and photograph Cathedral Gorge and the famous black and orange striped beehive shaped domes. A30 | THE ORIGINAL HELICOPTER FLIGHT OVER THE BUNGLE BUNGLE Flight time: 30 minutes | Cost: $399 per person The sandstone massif of the Bungle Bungle Range is almost 99 times the area of Uluru – there are more stunning features and spectacular landforms to see in this half hour scenic flight than you would imagine possible. View the hidden red rock gorges of the north west tip, Piccaninny Gorge from end to end and the unique beehive formations that have contributed to the listing of Purnululu National Park as one of Australia’s World Heritage areas. A42 | BUNGLE BUNGLE LONG LOOK Flight time: 42 minutes | Cost: $499 per person Depart Bellburn Airstrip for the southern tip of the Bungle Bungle Range to view Deep Gorge and ‘The Twins’. Continue on to the highest point of the Bungle Bungle and the spectacular Red Rock Gorges of the north-west. View the eastern side of the range, to encounter incredible eroded sandstone formations and a maze of gorges, soaring over the Valley of the Giants with its massive sandstone structures. Fly along the southern face to the mouth of Piccaninny Gorge, follow Piccaninny Creek to view and photograph Echidna Cathedral Gorge and the famous orange and black striped beehive shaped domes. Chasm Mini-Palms Gorge A18BB4 | PICCANINNY GORGE HELI-HIKE Horseshoe y Valley w H

Departs: Bellburn Airstrip early morning | Flight time: 12 minutes and 6 minutes n

h t Tour duration: 8 hours | Cost: $997 per person r o N t a re Fly over the Bungle Bungle on the Domes Special flight (A18) and land near the Gmouth of Piccaninny Gorge. This enormous gorge spreads into five fingers as it cuts through Piccaninny the Bungle Bungle Range. Your guide will lead the hike into the gorge and tell you Deep Circular Gorge about the area’s significance to the Aboriginal people and it’s unique history, which led Structure to the world heritage listing of Purnululu. The hike is up to 10km return and requires a high level of fitness and mobility. The rocky creek bed of Piccaninny Gorge is classed Piccaninny Gorge as a level 5 walk. Picnic lunch, morning/afternoon tea and cold water is included. Piccaninny Beehive Landing Point Domes ABOUT PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK – THE BUNGLE BUNGLE The World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park is the first National Park in the Kimberley to be jointly managed by the Aboriginal Traditional owners and the Parks and Wildlife Service. The system of joint management acknowledges the Aboriginal people’s traditional responsibility for care of the country and the well-being of visitors. HeliSpirit, as a licensed tour operator within Purnululu, adheres to and continually improves upon sustainability principles within the park. This ensures that future generations Bellburn Airstrip will enjoy the beauty of this unique landscape. 70km from Great Northern Highway FLIGHT PATHS Our operations are conducted in a manner which enhances visitor experiences and preserves park values. A18 Our achievement in being recognised as a Green Travel leader, having held Eco Certification for over A30 10 years, shows our commitment to sustainable tourism. HeliSpirit together with each of our passengers, A42 is further contributing to the management of Purnululu in a financial capacity; a percentage of the tour A18BB4 price is paid to the Parks and Wildlife Service to preserve this natural area and provide visitor amenities.

PURNULULU | 5 YEAR-ROUND FROM KUNUNURRA BOOKINGS 1800 180 085 [email protected] • Epic helicopter adventures • Choose to visit the Bungle Bungle or the King George Falls • Both include a picnic landing • Choose to add on a walk or overnight stay with the Bungle Bungle adventures

KHBBS | BUNGLE BUNGLE HELICOPTER FLIGHT PATHS Diversion Dam Kununurra Township KHBBS & SECRET SPRINGS + PICNIC KHBB1 Elephant Rock Departs: Kununurra KHBBGO Flight time: 3 hours | Tour duration: 5 hours | Cost: $1999 per person

Carlton Gorge Ord River Lake Argyle This scenic air tour includes a stunning scenic flight with the features listed above, Carr Boyd Ranges Resort a landing at the airstrip in the Bungle Bungle for refreshments and at a secret

Revolver Falls spring in the ranges en route to picnic and swim. A good level of mobility is The Sand Pit required for the short hike to the waterhole. Available year round with spectacular Harry’s Hole Lake Argyle Ragged Range waterfalls after the rains in February and March. Bring your swimming apparel and wear walking shoes that can get wet. A picnic is provided. KHBB1 | BUNGLE BUNGLE FLIGHT & PRIVATE CATHEDRAL GORGE GUIDED WALK Argyle Diamond Departs: Kununurra at 6am Mine Turkey Creek Flight time: 3 hours | Tour duration: 8 hours | Cost: $2299 per person (Warmun) Bow River This option includes a private guided walking tour at the Bungle Bungle. From April to November we land at Bellburn airstrip where your 4WD/walking tour begins. From December to March, when the National Park is closed, we land at the Cathedral Gorge car park to start the guided walk. As this is our waterfall season, you may be able to swim so, bring your swimming apparel, wear walking Purnululu shoes that can get wet. A change of clothing is advised for the return flight. National Park (Bungle Bungle) A picnic is provided. KHBBGO | BUNGLE BUNGLE FLIGHT, PRIVATE CATHEDRAL GORGE & ECHIDNA CHASM

FLIGHT PATH GUIDED WALK + OVERNIGHT STAY King George KHKG Day 1 departs: Kununurra at 6am | Day 2 departs: Purnululu at 7.30am Falls Flight time: 3 hours | Tour duration: Full day and overnight Kalumburu The Cost: Adult $2699 Child $2659 King Seppelt Berkeley George Range River Lodge River This option includes two guided ground tours at the Bungle Bungle. The morning tour is of the banded sandstone domes, Cathedral Gorge area and the afternoon Lawler River Campbell Range National Park Joseph tour is of the Western Wall and Echidna Chasm. Overnight in a deluxe ensuite Bonaparte Gulf cabin at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge. All meals included. Please ensure Delan Court River you have breakfast before departing on day one. Available April to October. Berkeley River Lyne Cambridge River Gulf Mitchell River Drysdale River National Park KHKG | KING GEORGE FALLS, BERKELEY RIVER + National Park CAMBRIDGE GULF HELICOPTER ADVENTURE Forrest River Flight time: 3 hours | Tour duration: 4-5 hours with a picnic and swim

Prince Regent Milligan Ranges Ord River Cost: $1999 per person National Park Nature Reserve Durack This helicopter adventure takes you from Kununurra to the King George Falls via River Wyndham Kings Cascade the Lower Ord River, Cambridge Gulf, pristine Kimberley Coast, Berkeley River and Drysdale River Mirima Station King National Park River lower King George River. Then we land at the top of King George Falls for a picnic. Home Valley Station Kununurra Cockburn The return flight will take you further upstream along King George River and over Ranges the Seppelt Range, Campbell Range, upper Berkeley River, Wyndham, King River Emma Gorge and past the Cockburn Range. Zebedee Chamberlain Springs Gorge 6 | KUNUNURRAEl Questro

Pentecost River Lake Argyle

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Halls Creek YEAR-ROUND FROM KUNUNURRA BOOKINGS 1800 180 085 [email protected] • Kununurra was established in 1960 for the Ord River Irrigation project • Situated on the edge of Lake Kununurra • Carr Boyd Ranges bordering the Ord Valley to the south • Thousands of acres of irrigated farmland stretching north

KH18 | KUNUNURRA SNAPSHOT FLIGHT PATHS Flight time: 18 minutes | Cost: $199 per person Ord KH18 Stage II Discover tropical Kununurra from an eagle’s view with a thrilling helicopter flight KH30 over the Ord River, part of the Ord Valley Irrigation Area and Mirima National Park. KH45 KH45W/WS Green Swamp KH30 | ORD RIVER VALLEY HELICOPTER FLIGHT KH90 Flight time: 30 minutes | Cost: $335 per person

Enjoy spectacular views of the farms and features surrounding Kununurra. Research Station View Elephant Rock, Mirima National Park, Ivanhoe Crossing, Packsaddle Plains, Ivanhoe Plains Packsaddle Springs, Diversion Dam and Andy’s Chasm. West Bank

KH45 | ORD RIVER VALLEY & LAKE ARGYLE Ord River HELICOPTER FLIGHT Hidden Valley Flight time: 45 minutes | Cost: $459 per person AIRPORT Kununurra Diversion Dam Township Follow the Ord River upstream to the Ord Top Dam at Lake Argyle. Lake Kununurra Enjoy spectacular views of the Carr Boyd Range, Spillway Creek, Elephant Rock Elephant Rock and the Packsaddle farms. Packsaddle Plains

KH45W & KH45WS | WATERFALL HELI-ADVENTURE Packsaddle Andy’s Chasm Flight time: 45 minutes | Tour duration: 1.5 hours with landing Springs Cost: $459 per person (no landing) or $499 per person (with landing) The flight path we follow on the day of your flight will vary depending on which Spillway waterfalls are at their best. Our experienced pilots will give you exciting views of the ranges surrounding Kununurra, the huge Ord River, farmland and the Ord town of Kununurra. You can choose to land at a waterfall to swim, BYO picnic. Carlton River Spillway Wear walking shoes. Gorge Plug Lake Argyle KH90 | KUNUNURRA FARMER’S SPECIAL Argyle Resort Revolver Dam Wall Flight time: 90 minutes | Cost: $950 per person Falls Farming contributes significantly to the Kununurra economy and the scale of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme is well worth viewing. A helicopter flight gives the best perspective. This flight showcases Ord Stage I and 2 all the way from the Ord Top Dam at Lake Argyle to the expanse of farms bordering the NT. HF90 | HALF-DAY RISE ‘N SHINE HELIFISHING ADVENTURE Departs: 6am | Flight time: 1.5 hours with two locations Duration: 5 hours | Cost: $975 per person Look forward to spectacular scenery and fantastic fishing on this half-day helifishing adventure. Suitable for beginners and experienced anglers, we fly to up to two locations that are only accessible by helicopter. Included is a breakfast burger, Matsos beer, water and an esky with ice to bring your catch home. HF120 | FULL DAY HELIFISHING Flight time: 2 hours with three locations | Cost: $1675 per person Contact us to tailor a helifishing adventure for you or to find out about our 4 night helifishing package. KUNUNURRA | 7 APRIL TO OCTOBER FROM EL QUESTRO BOOKINGS 08 9161 4318 [email protected] • See the amazing Cockburn Ranges • Fly through Pentecost Gorge and beyond • View waterfalls and caves only accessible by helicopter • Scenic flights depart regularly from the station helipad

EL1 | AMAROO FALLS HELICOPTER ADVENTURE Flight time: 30 minutes | Tour duration: 3 hours | Cost: $725 per person Only accessible by helicopter this amazing wonderland has 15 cascading waterfalls ranging from knee-high falls to falls of 45m in height, several pristine swimming holes and some of the most breathtaking views El Questro has. Picnic included. EL2 | MIRI MIRI FALLS BY HELICOPTER Flight time: 24 minutes | Tour duration: 2 hours | Cost: $695 per person Hidden in a remote corner of El Questro is Miri Miri Falls. Spring-fed water cascades over a 50m fall from the plateau into a deep pool, then into a dense alley of Livistonia palms and paperbark trees. Take a dip in the refreshing pool overlooked by nature then enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch, all while revelling in one of El Questro’s most secluded attractions. EL3 | THE LOST CITY HELI-TOUR Flight time: 18 minutes | Tour duration: 1.5 hours | Cost: $499 per person Visit the ancient cave formations and unique terrain in this fully guided tour of the Lost City. Recommended for the fit and adventurous, this fantastic scenic helicopter flight includes scaling around crevices, crawling through openings and navigating FLIGHT PATHS through the darkness of caves. EL1 EL2 EL3 EL4 | THE LOST CITY & MIRI MIRI HELI-TOUR EL4 Flight time: 30 minutes | Tour duration: 3 hours | Cost: $995 per person EL20 The Maze EL30 Orchasm COCKBURN RANGE Combine these two extraordinary heli-tours for a day you’ll never forget. EL60 Spend two hours exploring the Lost City with an El Questro ranger. Cool off while experiencing the spring-fed waterfalls of Miri Miri Falls, hidden in a Emma Gorge remote corner of El Questro Wilderness Park. Gravel Pit EL5 | HELIFISHING Local Fishing: Flight time: 45 minutes | Tour duration: 5 hours | Cost: $750 pp Pigeon El Questro NIMBERLINE VALLEY Homestead Remote Area Fishing: Flight time: 75 minutes | Tour duration: 5 hours | Cost: $1095 pp Branko’s Lookout El Questro Choose from local or remote area fishing destinations in and around El Questro's Township Chamberlain 700,000 acres. Pristine waters, many of which are rarely fished, ensures the Gorge Explosion El Questro Gorge El Questro Gorge angler plenty of opportunity to catch Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Bream and Champagne Lost Threadfin Salmon. Springs City Emerald Pool Hidden Falls EL20/30/60 | EL QUESTRO SCENIC Elgee HELICOPTER FLIGHTS Rocky Outcrops Miri Miri Falls EL20 | 20 minute flight: $285 (2 people) or $250 (3 people)

Pentecost EL30 | 30 minute flight: $350 (2 people) or $295 (3 people) Falls EL60 | 60 minute flight: $700(2 people) or $590 (3 people)

Amaroo Choose from a 20 minute, 30 or 60 minute scenic helicopter flight over the grand landscape of El Questro. You can also charter a helicopter to make your own adventure.

8 | EL QUESTRO Jacks Hole MAY TO SEPTEMBER FROM LAKE ARGYLE BOOKINGS 08 9168 7777 [email protected] • All flights being with an exciting lift off over the cliff adjacent to the infinity pool at Lake Argyle Resort • Soar over the surrounding sunburnt ranges • Glide across seemingly endless wetlands

GET $25 BACK WITH A FLIGHT + CRUISE PACKAGE FLIGHT PATHS LA12 Book and pay for a Lake Argyle Tours Cruise when LA24 Kununurra LA24S Township Diversion Dam AIRPORT you book your helicopter flight and get $25 back LA48 *not valid with LA12 Lake Kununurra Elephant LA12 | LAKE ARGYLE RESORT SNAPSHOT Rock Flight time: 12 minutes | Cost: $139 per person Enjoy a bird’s eye of the Ord Top Dam Wall, the Ord Hydro Power Station, part of Lake Argyle and Lake Argyle Resort. Ord LA24 | LAKE ARGYLE HELICOPTER FLIGHT River Flight time: 24 minutes | Cost: $250 per person

View Lake Argyle, the Ord Top Dam Wall and Ord Hydro Power Station Carlton Gorge before flying over the Lake and the surrounding Carr Boyd Range. LA24S | LAKE ARGYLE SUNSET FLIGHT Carr Boyd Ranges Lake Argyle Resort Dam Flight time: 24 minutes | Cost: $265 per person Wall View Lake Argyle and the Carr Boyd Range before flying over the top of the range to see the colours of the Kimberley glow in the setting sun. Revolver Falls The Includes Ord Top Dam and Carlton Gorge. Sand Pit LA48 & LA48P | LAKE ARGYLE & RAGGED RANGE HELI-FLIGHT Harry’s Hole Flight time: 48 minutes | Tour duration: 2 hours with picnic stop Lake Argyle Cost: $525 per person (no landing) or $625 per person (with picnic and landing) Ragged Range View Lake Argyle, the Dam Wall and Hydro Power Station before flying further along the western shore with its coves and islands, over the Carr Boyd Range and through Kangaroo Creek Gorge. Soar over the back country to the magnificent Ragged Range with its deep chasms filled with Livistona Palms. Land to swim in a secret spring and picnic where few others have ever been. Available with or without the landing. A picnic is provided if you choose to land. Wear walking shoes and bring your swimming apparel. FLIGHTS TO THE BUNGLE BUNGLE FROM LAKE ARGYLE ARE AVAILABLE Contact us for more information.

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APRIL TO OCTOBER FROM KATHERINE SOUTH AUSTRALIA BOOKINGS 1800 833 722 [email protected] • Katherine Gorge helicopter flights • Depart from Maud Creek airfield on Gorge Road • Experience the wild Northern Territory landscape from an eagle’s viewpoint • Prices start from $95 per person

K1 | THREE GORGES Flight time: 12 minutes | Cost: $129 per person Discover Nitmiluk National Park from an eagle’s view with a thrilling helicopter adventure flying half way along the 12km stretch of canyons of Katherine Gorge. K2 | EIGHT GORGES Flight time: 15 minutes | Cost: $159 per person Marvel at eight amazing gorges of Nitmiluk National Park. Fly over the sheer canyon walls of the escarpment area and enjoy panoramic views of the top end’s unique wild scenery.

4 K3 | THIRTEEN GORGES 17 Mile Falls Flight time: 20 minutes | Cost: $215 per person Enjoy the magnificence of all thirteen gorges in Nitmiluk National Park and fly low over the Katherine River for 5 Edith Falls Crystal Falls a thrilling photo opportunity of the Arnhem Land 17 Mile Creek Jatbula Trail escarpment and surrounding scenery. To Stuart Highway K4 | KATHERINE GORGE & 20km ARNHEM LAND Biddlecombe Cascades Flight time: 30 minutes | Cost: $325 per person Northern Rockhole Marvel at the natural beauty of Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and fly further along the escarpment towards FLIGHT PATHS Katherine Gorge 3 K1 Arnhem Land. Enjoy inspiring panoramic views of Northern K2 Rockhole, Biddlecombe Cascades, Crystal Falls and Katherine K3 1 2 River 17 Mile Falls, then follow 17 Mile Creek back to base. K4 K5 K6 K5 | THE NITMILUK LONG LOOK Flight time: 45 minutes | Cost: $485 per person 6 HELISPIRIT BASE To experience the full diversity of Nitmiluk National Park, MAUD CREEK choose this exciting flight. Discover spectacular waterfalls, To Katherine 30km including Edith Falls, Northern Rockhole and many others within 17 Mile Valley and enjoy thrilling comprehensive

TO DARWIN views of Katherine Gorge.

Katherine Katherine K6 | KATHERINE GORGE SPECIAL Post Office Gorge Gorge Road HeliSpirit Flight time: 8 minutes | Cost: $95 per person Approx. 20kms Fly to Northern Rockhole and the mouth of Katherine from Post Office Gorge to experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. To Alice Springs

10 | KATHERINE YEAR-ROUND FROM KARRATHA BOOKINGS 1800 841 611 [email protected] • Flights depart from Karratha Visitor Centre • See picturesque beaches and raw, rugged Pilbara landscapes • An abundance of marine life • See the thriving iron ore and LNG industries from above

P18 | KARRATHA & NICKOL BAY HELICOPTER FLIGHT Flight time: 18 minutes | Cost: $195 per person Take off over the city of Karratha following the curve of Nickol Bay featuring the popular swimming spot, Hearson’s Cove. You will then fly past the thriving transport hub of the Pilbara iron ore and LNG industries. See the ammonia plant and the many salt lakes that are an impressive sight from the air. Following the coastline you may even see glimpses of marine life that reside in the very lively bays and ocean channels! P30 | BURRUP PENINSULA & ANGEL ISLAND HELICOPTER FLIGHT Flight time: 30 minutes | Cost: $325 per person On departure, orbit the city of Karratha before heading up the coast of the Burrup Peninsula. Fly past Hearson’s cove and onwards toward sea ripple passage. View the picturesque islands of the Dampier Peninsula, including Angel Island and Dolphin Island. The Burrup Peninsular is home to some of the oldest and most plentiful aboriginal rock art in Australia. Marine life abounds all the way, with manta rays, turtles, dugongs and more. Flying down the western side of the Peninsula you will see the LNG and iron ore industries in full swing and then the main salt lakes before heading back to Karratha. P45 | DAMPIER ARCHIPELAGO ISLANDS HELICOPTER FLIGHT Flight time: 45 minutes | Cost: $495 per person Fly over a chain of 42 islands in the Dampier Archipelago with picturesque sandy white FLIGHT PATHS P18 beaches, within the raw beauty of the rugged Pilbara landscape. It is not uncommon to P30 Dampier Legendre Island witness an abundance of coastal wildlife such as turtles, manta rays, dugongs, dolphins, P45 Archipelago Hauy schools of fish, birdlife… you may even see a whale or two! Fly over the clear blue ocean Island Gidley Island Delambre to the pristine white sand beaches on the many islands west of the Burrup Peninsula. Island Rosemary Dolphin These islands are a haven for the locals and it is clear to see why! A lot of marine life, Island Island Angel especially turtles, as well as bird life choose to make their nests here. The port of Island

Dampier greets us as we make landfall again, the ships of the iron ore and LNG industries Malus Mermaid Sound being filled by the many trains connecting Karratha to the heart of the Pilbara. Goodwin Islands Island Burrup Peninsula

Hamersley West Lewis Channel Island Enderby Island East Lewis Hearson Dixon Cove Island Island

East Mermaid Intercourse Nickol Bay Strait Island Dampier Cleaverville Eaglehawk Island West Intercourse Island Karratha Airport Mount Anketell Karratha Karratha Visitors Centre

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Miaree Pool APRIL TO SEPTEMBER FROM MITCHELL FALLS CAMPGROUND BOOKINGS 08 9161 4512 [email protected] • Flights depart from the Mitchell Falls campground • Transfer flights from the top of the falls back to the campground, or vice versa • View magnificent waterfalls and rugged landscapes from above • The option to see the breath-taking Admiralty Gulf on the north Kimberley coast

MF6 | MITCHELL FALLS HELICOPTER TRANSFER Flight time: 6 minutes (one way) Cost: $150 per person Take a “Falls Transfer” flight from the campground to the Mitchell Falls, land and walk back to camp or walk into the falls and catch a “Falls Transfer” flight back to the campground. Both flights include a short scenic over the Mitchell Falls and Mertens Gorge. MF18 | MITCHELL FALLS TRIPLE WATERFALLS Flight time: 18 minutes Cost: $249 pp (4 people) | $299 pp (3 people) | $399 pp (2 people) Fly downstream via the Mitchell River to the Lower Mitchell Falls where the freshwater meets the saltwater. Orbit the falls and fly back to the Mitchell Falls via the western gorge where you will orbit JCR Falls. This flight can transfer you from the falls to the campground or vice versa. MF48 | KIMBERLEY COASTAL EXPERIENCE Flight time: 48 minutes Cost: $499 pp (4 people) | $599 pp (3 people) | $859 pp (2 people)

FLIGHT PATHS Fly over the Mitchell Plateau to the waters of Admiralty Gulf. Follow the coast from Walsh MF18 Point to Crystal Head, looking for marine life, then across to Crystal Creek following the MF48 edge of the Plateau and over to Walmsley Bay. Soar upstream, following the Mitchell River to the Lower Mitchell Falls, the majestic 3-tiered Mitchell Falls and Mertens Gorge. Admiralty Echidna Gulf This flight can transfer you from the falls to the campground or vice versa. Chasm Walmesly Mini-Palms Bay Gorge Horseshoe Crystal Valley Head

Walsh Piccaninny Point Circular Structure Deep Gorge Piccaninny Gorge

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