Aircruising Australia

General Information

Product Range

• 8 day Classic Outback Aircruise

• 9 day Isles of the Southern Straits Aircruise

• 11 Day North West Discovery Aircruise

• 12 Day Great Australian Aircruise

• 12 day Gems of the Kimberley Aircruise

• 12 day Cape York Aircruise

• 13 day Great Southern Aircruise

• 19 day Circumnavigate Australia Aircruise

• 12 Day Circumnavigate New Zealand Aircruise

Accommodation

Aircruising philosophy is to maintain the highest possible standards of accommodation.  In some places this may be a comfortable motel and in others a five star hotel.  All of the accommodation is hand picked to reflect the environment of each destination visited and to ensure the ultimate experience.

Meals

All Aircruises are inclusive of all meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner and superb in-flight catering.  The very high quality of meals reflects our policy of maintaining the highest possible standards.  Where possible, meals are provided on an a la carte basis and often with a choice of restaurants within the hotel.  This ‘dining at leisure’ concept has become one of the highlights of our Aircruises.  Please note this is not available in all locations.

Ground Touring

To experience the very best of Australia and New Zealand, Aircruising Australia has hand picked a team of local professional guides in each destination we visit.  This ensures your clients will obtain the most informative tour based on their invaluable local knowledge.

Pilots

Our Pilots are trained to the highest aviation standards, and are not only chosen for their professionalism in the air but also for their communication skills.  They have an extensive knowledge of Australia and New Zealand, enabling them to provide informative commentary in-flight.

Transfers

Transfers to and from commencement points for all Aircruises is not included. Transfers to the airport terminals, as listed below, must be arranged by the wholesaler/agent.

• The 8 Day Classic Outback Aircruise

  • Commences at Alice Springs Hotel on the morning of Day 1 and concludes at Alice Springs Hotel.

• The 9, 12, 13 & 19 Day Australian Aircruises

  • Commence from either the Australian Jet Centre in Sydney, the Hawker Pacific Terminal in Brisbane or Australasian Jet in Melbourne 

• The 11 Day North West Discovery Aircruise

  • Commences at dinner in the Perth hotel and concludes at breakfast at the Darwin hotel or vice versa for the return journey Darwin to Perth.

• The 12 Day Circumnavigate New Zealand Aircruise

  • Commences from the Domestic Terminal in Auckland Domestic Airport, and concludes at the Mount Cook Line Domestic Airport in Christchurch.

Departure and Arrival Information

Your Aircruise in Australia will depart from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin or Perth, or in New Zealand from Auckland. Check in is always 45 minutes before departure time.

Baggage Allowance

On all Aircruises, complimentary luggage will be supplied by Aircruising Australia.  Each client is permitted to carry only 10kg per passenger and is requested to use the luggage provided. Excess luggage may be stored with Aircruising Australia at check-in, and collected at the conclusion of the Aircruise.  Where the Aircruise terminates at a different airport, your clients may bring their excess luggage to the departure point where alternative arrangements will be made to transport the bags to the concluding point. A nominal fee will be charged for this service and must be paid on the morning of departure by cash/cheque.

Suggested Wardrobe List

Generally, the clothing required for travelling is casual. Temperatures in the Australian outback are pleasantly warm to hot during the day but can be very cold early morning and evening.

• Ladies: Shirts, blouses/T-shirts, dresses, slacks, shorts, cardigan/jumper, light spray jacket, walking shoes (covered), swim-wear, sun hat, sun lotion & insect repellent.

• Gentlemen: Slacks, jeans, shorts, short sleeve shirts, T-shirts, long socks, jumper, sports jacket, shoes, walking shoes (covered), light spray jackets, swim-wear, sun hat, sun lotion & insect repellent.

New Zealand temperatures can be cooler than in Australia and can vary to a large degree from the North to South Island.  It is recommended that some warmer clothes are packed which will assure comfort in the cooler areas.

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Each year Aircruising Australia Ltd. offers exclusive programs to different destinations throughout the world.  These special departures provide the unique opportunity to experience exciting and often remote destinations.  Full itinerary and cost details can be obtained by contacting Aircruising Australia Ltd.  A special brochure will be sent on the individual program.

Children Policy

Children under the age of 10 years are not encouraged on the Aircruising programs simply because of the style of touring.  If however, a child is travelling, a 15% discount is provided where the child is sharing with 2 adults.  If a single room is required or the child is twin sharing then the full adult fare applies.

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The Aircraft

The Fokker Friendship F27

• 40 seat aircraft, every row of 2 seats has a window so that no one misses the stunning aerial views.

• Seats have a good pitch and comfortable legroom.

• The Fokker Friendship has a toilet on board.

• Operated with a crew of two Pilots and an Aircruise Director/s.

• The aircraft operates with twin engine turbo charged prop with an average cruising altitude 13,000 ft.

• The aircraft is fully pressurised.

Average flying time on the aircraft is two hours

The Jetstream J31

• 15 seat aircraft, every row of 2 seats has a window view.

• This aircraft operates with twin engine turbo charged prop.

• Fully pressurised aircraft.

• Crewed by two pilots.

• There is a toilet on board.

• Average flying time on board the aircraft is two hours.

Onboard Catering

All catering provided on board the aircraft is a cuisine of wonderful Australian home cooked fare, ensuring the freshest of produce and special local delicacies.

A full bar is available in flight. Spirits, wine, beer, orange juice, soda, tonic etc. are all available. Coffee and tea, morning and afternoon tea, and lunch are available on the relevant flight sectors.

Flight Times

The flight time on each Aircruise varies depending on the itinerary but averages out to approximately 2½ hours per day on the 12 day Aircruise.  However the itineraries are very carefully designed so that any longer flying sequences are completed in the morning or evening when conditions are best.  The shortest flying day is a ½ hour flight and the longest is a 4½-hour day.

No Smoking Policy

Government regulations do not permit smoking aboard any domestic flights on any airline in Australia and New Zealand.

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