Of course you already explored the fascinating Fraser island via hiking maybe. But wait a second…have you ever thought of enjoying Fraser Island in a more majestic and thrilling way? Well then, try to discover Fraser Island via air charters and feast your eyes with Fraser Island’s glorious natural beauty from the skies!
Here are the known service providers of air flights over Fraser island:
Air Fraser Island
Air Fraser Island is a family-owned and operated charter business that offers scenic aerial tours over Fraser island. The company’s unique difference compared to other air charters is that they are using the Fraser island beaches as an airstrip. Air Fraser island operates GA8 Airvans for the majority of the beach operations and these high winged , large windowed aircraft can really provide the ideal platform to enjoy the magnificent views that the Fraser Island can offer from the sky.
Air Fraser Island can fly you over almost around the beautiful places in Fraser island. From afar, you can see the Hervey Bay, the Great Barrier Reef, The Central Station, The Sandy Cape Lighthouse, Lake McKenzie and many more. Watching it from the distance, be amazed with the crystal blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Then, enjoy a unique way of watching the humpback whales thru aerial whale watching.
Aside from these services, Air Fraser Island can also transfer you from one resort of your choice to another. You can either choose from Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village or Eurong Beach Resort. But of course, all these flights involves wonderful scenic views with additional knowledgeable and interesting commentaries from your own personal pilot.
Fraser Coast Microlites
Another unforgettable flying experience all throughout the sunny skies of the Fraser Island is offered by Fraser Coast Microlites. With Fraser Coast Microlites you can see Hervey Bay, Lake McKenzie, The Champagne Pools and the Central Station in a different way. Fraser Coast Microlites could definitely bring you as close as possible to have a bird’s eye view of the Fraser countryside. The Microlites have the ability to fly slowly at low altitude so surely you’ll get a unique open air view of Fraser Island and it’s surrounding areas. With relatively slow flying speeds and low inertia the microlite is one of the safest forms of recreational flying. Its super easy to fly a microlite hence everyone is encouraged to have a turn of controlling the craft.
Fraser Coast Microlites are suitable for both men and woman who have never flown before as well as experienced pilots. In addition, Microlite tours are very affordable and offer spectacular views that only the awesome Fraser Island birds and Microlites get to see.
MI Helicopters
MI Helicopters offers great scenic flights which lasts from 15 minutes to 1 hour. The flight includes viewing the major part of the Hervey Bay region. In here, the helicopter departs from Hervey Bay Airport, via the Marina over Big Woody Island across to Moon Point, taking in magnificent views of the Great Sandy Strait before returning to the airport. They also offer longer scenic flights which usually takes for 25 minutes to 1 hour, then the scenic views you’ll see are the Maheno Shipwreck, Eli Creek, 75 Mile Beach, Butterfly Lake, Knifeblade Sandblow, Lake McKenzie, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Indian Head, Waddy Point, Moon Point, Big Woody Island and The Great Sandy Strait. The MI Helicopters operates 7 days from Hervey Bay and the following helipads on Fraser Island.
Maryborough Aero Club
Maryborough city is situated on the Mary River, a short flight from Fraser Island, Noosa and Hervey Bay an in there Maryborough Aero Club is located at the Maryborough Airport and is one of the longest running clubs of this type. During good weather conditions the club offers services which allows members and tourists alike to enjoy and explore the magnificent scenery from the sky. Usually the Maryborough Aero Club members offers members and visitors the opportunity to enjoy not only great flying experience but also a relaxed social atmosphere. In fact, members and travelers are invited to sit on the veranda, enjoy a cuppa, lunch time burger or listen to a few tall stories about Fraser island and some places in Australia and watch the runway in full blast action.
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