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No. 30941 ABN 57 005 474 859 Contents Welcome to the Outback 4 What’s included when I travel with Air Adventure? 8 Outback Jet 9 Accommodation 10 Tailored Experiences 12 Outback Australia Flyaway Faraway 14 Cape York & The Gulf 16 Western Wedge Wildflower Safari 18 The Greatest Escape! 20 Iconic Australia 22 Wet Season Spectacular 24 Discover the Heart of the Flinders Ranges 25 Outback to Ocean 26 Lake Eyre, Dig Tree & the Prairie 27 Outer Islands Tassie All Over 28 Southern Ocean Island Hop 30 Majestic Lord Howe Island 31 Tasmania & Her Isles 32 Special Interest Grand Outback Photography Tour 34 The Flying Gourmet Getaway 36 Ediacaran Expedition 37 Barnbougle & Cape Wickham Golfing Holidays 38 Remote Africa East Africa’s Great Migration 40 Southern Africa by Air 42 South Africa & Madagascar 44 Mary River Wetlands, NT 2 | airadventure.com.au | 1800 033 160 1800 033 160 | airadventure.com.au | 3 Welcome to the Outback MAKING THE OUTBACK EASILY WHY CHOOSE AIR ADVENTURE WHO TRAVELS WITH US? WHERE WE TRAVEL ACCESSIBLE We are a family business who have lived and worked in the While our air safaris are for the adventurous, they are not While we still include private tours of the more popular outback outback since the early 1900s. Our company has been in overly physical. The itineraries are developed for people who destinations like Uluru and Broome, we focus on taking you Simply put, there is no better way to visit remote Australia or operation for nearly 40 years and prior to that we were flying like new experiences and getting off the beaten track, with no to the little known and seldom visited outback locations like the African wilderness than by private aircraft. The sheer size up to ‘Ellenbrae’ our cattle station in the Kimberley from our compromise on comfort and with an expert guide by their side. Cape York and the Gulf Country, Arnhem Land and the Pilbara, of these continents means if you’re on the road then you are sheep station in Western Victoria. Over these years we have Over 80% of our business is repeat or word of mouth as once delivering you a truly authentic outback encounter and getting limited as to what you can see and you’ll spend countless hours built great relationships and friendships at each destination we people have travelled with Air Adventure and experienced our you to places that other people simply can’t get to. So if it’s driving rather than exploring. For nearly 40 years Air Adventure visit which is why we are able to offer the best on ground tour style of travel they fly with us again and again and then bring fishing for a 1 metre plus barramundi, discovering ancient rock has been defeating the tyranny of distance that encumbers operators at each location. We are passionate about creating their friends. In fact one Melbourne couple have already booked art sites or having a swim under a beautiful fresh waterfall in the travellers in these large scale landscapes. We enable you to unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests and are their 20th air safari with us. Kimberley – we have the tour for you. see more and get you right to the heart of remote destinations, driven to be the leader in travel to remote destinations. some of which are not even accessible by road. 4 | airadventure.com.au | 1800 033 160 1800 033 160 | airadventure.com.au | 5 Welcome to the Outback SMALL GROUP TRAVEL ALL INCLUSIVE PRICES SERVICE SAFETY We always keep our group size to a genuinely small group of We make our air safaris as inclusive as possible so there are We want to ensure you don’t have to worry about a thing whilst At Air Adventure your safety is our number one priority in no more than 10 passengers, accompanied by one of our no hidden or unexpected surprises along the way, or a hefty you are on one of our air safaris. This is why we have expert everything that we do. That’s why we have partnered with Sharp experienced Tour Leaders and a qualified Commercial Captain. credit card statement awaiting your return. All of our tour tour leaders who make sure your trip runs seamlessly and so Airlines to both fly and maintain the Outback Jet. The Outback In doing so, it means we can access truly remote locations and prices include private aircraft flights, accommodation, meals, an you get the personal attention and care you deserve on your Jet is flown by a highly qualified Commercial Captain and fully boutique lodges, where larger groups simply can’t go. Also it expert tour leader and so much more. Once you meet us at the holiday. Upon your arrival at the airport and throughout your maintained to an airline standard Aviation Safety Program. With means you won’t get lost in a crowd of other tourists and you airport for departure, there’s nothing to do but sit back, relax whole tour, we look after all the little details from helping you over 24 years experience in operating a regional airline, Sharp get truly personalised and one-on-one service throughout your and enjoy your adventure! catch that prize barramundi to pouring you that perfect drop of has developed a solid reputation for their safety record and adventure. local wine at dinner. professional pilot training. 6 | airadventure.com.au | 1800 033 160 1800 033 160 | airadventure.com.au | 7 What’s included when I travel with Air Adventure? Outback Jet Kimberley Coastline Exceptional short-field capabilities allowing us to land where larger planes can’t Every Seat is the Window Seat Local Artist, Tiwi Islands Rhino Sanctuary at Elsa’s Kopje, Kenya In a word, everything! We make our tours as inclusive as possible so there are no hidden or unexpected surprises along the way, or a hefty credit card statement awaiting your return. Included in all air safaris: 9 All private charter flights in Air Adventure’s Outback Jet artisans, geologists and many more authentic characters! iPad onboard for live flight progress (where applicable) crewed by an experienced, Commercially All New, Comfortable Leather Interior data and destination information State of the Art Avionics Licensed Captain 9 Wine is also included with dinner, carefully selected to complement the cuisine 9 All accommodation - best available at every stop – from 5 star luxury to comfortable remote accommodation 9 All entries and permits to National Parks and Restricted ONBOARD THE OUTBACK JET Aboriginal Lands 9 All meals: cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner ranging The Air Adventure Outback Jet raises the bar when it comes But what’s more, your every seat is the window seat and we from 2 courses to a 5 course degustation. We always 9 All sightseeing and wildlife viewing drives, cruises and to accessing remote Australia. This immaculate aircraft will rotate the seating so everyone gets a different perspective. With aim to showcase quality and fresh local produce at every guided walks and tours significantly reduce the amount of time spent in the air, which the ability to fly high and over bad weather, we also operate as destination means even more time exploring each destination. low as 500ft above the ground, or, ‘low and slow’ when over 9 Complimentary DVD of photos from your tour landmarks such as The Lost City, Uluru, Wineglass Bay and the 9 An experienced Air Adventure Tour Leader to ensure When you board our immaculate Outback Jet you are stepping list is endless. You even get the chance to sit up in the flight deck 9 Complimentary Air Adventure drink bottle which also helps on to a sophisticated and high-performance touring vehicle. The everything ‘just happens’ plus local and expert guides us to reduce the impact on the environment along the way with your Captain to experience the flight as ‘co-pilot’. at each destination. These can be cattle station owners, Outback Jet is capable of cruising at speeds of over 300 knots (560kmph) coupled with the ability to land on short, remote The Outback Jet has a brand new leather interior which ranges indigenous elders, artists, conservationists, winemakers, 9 On our African tours we even include tipping and laundry runways. This is your key to unrivaled accessibility to remote from reclinable executive chairs through to plush, fixed pitch Once you meet us at the airport for departure, there’s nothing to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your adventure! wilderness areas, cattle stations the size of small countries and seats all with super-comfy and hi-tech memory foam. the real outback Australia. 8 | airadventure.com.au | 1800 033 160 1800 033 160 | airadventure.com.au | 9 Accommodation Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island Kingsford Homestead, Barossa Valley The Bush Camp at Faraway Bay Sal Salis at night, Ningaloo Reef We believe expert guiding, a comfortable place to stay and great food is an essential part of an enjoyable holiday.