Southern Lights by Flight
- Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
- Aurora Australis • Sep 2023
- 1 Day Itinerary
- From $1,166 (AUD)
- 236 Seats - Qantas Dreamliner
- Operated by one of our trusted partners
Aurora Australis • Sep 2023
Fly into the night and bear witness to one of the world’s most indescribable natural phenomena. The Southern Lights, also known as the Aurora Australis!
Join a team of expert astronomers and fellow passengers on board a private Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as you head over the Southern Ocean toward Antarctica.
You will leave mid-evening and head south taking you far away from the light pollution and high above the clouds and weather systems to chase the Aurora Australis in the Southern Aurora Zone. Departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane you will see constellations, stars and planets as you have never witnessed them before. Passengers will enjoy Qantas inflight service in both business and economy classes. Expert astronomers will provide information on route about how an Aurora is created, as well as pointing out their favourite night sky objects.
This light show is as much about shapes as it is about lights. To the naked eye the Aurora Australis appears as bleached, majestic, ghostly curtains, propelling themselves across the globe from the far horizons, flowing purposefully to the beat of the night. Point your camera to this phenomenon and, due to the camera’s sensitivity to pick up more colour, immediately it will display the greens and, even, pinks and reds of the chemical explosions between the sun’s particles and earth’s atoms, either way, the vision is extraordinary and unforgettable.
Astrophotographers onboard will offer commentary on how to photograph an aurora, as well as capturing a collection of images for your personal use, allowing you more time to stare at the phenomenon and less time worrying about your lens.
With different booking classes and a seat swapping structure in place to share the best view of this amazing natural display from the large Dreamliner windows, there is an option for everyone.
WHAT TO EXPECT ONBOARD:
The duration of the flight varies between 10-13 hours depending on departure airport and you would typically hope to see a couple of hours of Auroral activity over the course of the trip. Viewing of the Aurora is an exciting experience, but it is important to note that there is a difference between viewing the Aurora with the videos of the Aurora that you may have seen are captured thanks to the extreme sensitivity of modern digital cameras. To help guests there will be a professional photographer onboard who can assist you in getting the best possible results. If you are an avid photographer or astronomer, it is highly recommended you choose a premium seat or book a full row in economy to guarantee window access throughout the duration of the flight. Guests should be aware that once in the Aurora zone the cabin lights will be turned off to enable best viewing.
When we gaze upon the dancing lights of an aurora, we are witnessing billions of individual collisions lighting up the magnetic lines of our planet.
Tour Highlights
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Experience a privately chartered aircraft with unparalleled viewing of the magical Aurora Australis
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Professional photographers onboard your flight
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Qantas service – including premium drinks, delicious meals and an access to a range of inflight entertainment
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Aurora Australis
Aurora Australis, Tasmania
Qantas Dreamliner
1 Day Itinerary
MELBOURNE
Departing in the early evening, you will fly into the night, to witness one of the world’s most magical natural phenomena, the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights before arriving back just after sun up.
On board a Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, you will head over the Southern Ocean aiming for the Southern Auroral Zone. Departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane these flights will take you far away from light pollution, high above the clouds and weather systems. The exact route will depend on the activity of the Aurora Australis on the night. Seeing the Southern Lights from the comfort of the Qantas Dreamliner is a magical and unforgettable experience.
Throughout the flights you will receive a full inflight catering service in both business and economy classes. Expert astronomers will provide information on route about how an aurora is created, as well as pointing out their favourite night sky objects. They will instruct you on how to photograph an aurora and we will have a professional photographer on board to assist on how best to use your cameras.
EX ADELAIDE
Departing from Adelaide in the early evening, you will fly into the night, to witness one of the world’s most magical natural phenomena, the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights before arriving back to Adelaide just after sun up. On board a Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, you will travel over the Southern Ocean heading for the Southern Auroral Zone. This spectacular scenic flight will take you far away from light pollution, high above the clouds and weather systems for a unique unobstructed view of the incredible light display of the Southern Lights. The exact route will depend on the activity of the Aurora Australis on the night. Seeing the Southern Lights from the comfort of the Qantas Dreamliner is an ethereal, magical and unforgettable experience.
Throughout the flight you will receive a full inflight catering service in both business and economy classes. Expert astronomers will provide information on route about how an aurora is created, as well as pointing out their favourite night sky objects. They will instruct you on how to photograph an aurora and we will have a professional photographer on board to assist on how best to use your cameras.
EX MELBOURNE TO HOBART – AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC FESTIVAL
This unique experience departs from Melbourne to witness the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) before touching down in Hobart to celebrate the biennial Hobart International Antarctic Festival. This festival will take you on a journey of the worlds highest, driest, windiest and coldest continent and learn all about Australia’s role and influence over this fascinating continent. There is even the opportunity to inspect the nation’s supply and research vessel while it is docked in Hobart for the winter.
Departing from Melbourne in the early evening, you will fly into the night, to witness one of the world’s most magical natural phenomena, the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights before returning to Hobart. On board a Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, you will travel over the Southern Ocean heading for the Southern Auroral Zone. This spectacular scenic flight will take you far away from light pollution, high above the clouds and weather systems for a unique unobstructed view of the incredible light display of the Southern Lights. The exact route will depend on the activity of the Aurora Australis on the night. Seeing the Southern Lights from the comfort of the Qantas Dreamliner is an ethereal, magical and unforgettable experience.
Throughout the flight you will receive a full inflight catering service in both business and economy classes. Expert astronomers will provide information on route about how an aurora is created, as well as pointing out their favourite night sky objects. They will instruct you on how to photograph an aurora and we will have a professional photographer on board to assist on how best to use your cameras.
Tour Inclusions
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Experience a privately chartered aircraft with unparalleled viewing of the magical Aurora Australis
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Astrophotographers onboard will offer commentary on how to photograph an aurora as well as capturing a collection of images for your personal use
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Qantas service – including premium drinks, delicious meals and an access to a range of inflight entertainment
Tour Dates & Prices
| Departure Date | Return Date | Price Per Person From | |
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| 15/09/2023 | 15/09/2023 | $1,166 per person Economy Limited View | |
| $1,886 per person Economy (Wing) | |||
| $2,246 per person Economy (No Wing) | |||
| $3,596 per person Premium Economy | |||
| $5,756 per person Business | |||
| $6,296 per person Business Premium |
ECONOMY CLASS – LIMITED VIEW
ECONOMY CLASS – WING
customers will enjoy a full meal service for dinner & breakfast. There will be a seat swap during the flight to give everyone the opportunity to get better views through the large windows.
ECONOMY CLASS – NO WING
entertainment and even a personal electronic device shelf. There will be a seat swap during the flight to give everyone the opportunity to get better views through the large windows.
PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS
BUSINESS CLASS
however some photographers like the wing as it gives great perspective in images and video. These seats will undergo a swap to ensure everyone gets ample time in a window seat.
PREMIUM BUSINESS CLASS
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