The Great Australian Air Tour

From the moment you first check in for your Bill Peach Journeys Air Tour you will discover why we are the leaders in Australian Outback tours for the past 37 years. Your friendly, professional and experienced Flight Crew and Journey Director will ensure that you will experience the journey of a lifetime from the moment you arrive at the private executive departure lounge. Here, you will meet your fellow travellers.

After your initial check in, you will not need to check in again for each flight nor be troubled with luggage until your return at the conclusion of the Air Tour; all will be taken care of for you so that when you arrive into each new destination, your luggage will be waiting for you in your hotel room.

Your knowledgeable and professional Journey Director will ensure that all arrangements for your Bill Peach Journeys Air Tour are taken care of throughout the entire tour so that your complete travel experience with us is seamless.

Now it’s time to relax and enjoy. Leaving the city behind, your journey begins in the heart of the outback at Longreach – named after the “long reach” of the Thomson River. This evening a welcome dinner will be served, surrounded by Australian aviation history at the Qantas Museum.

Meals Included: Dinner
Stay: Albert Park Motel or similar

This morning your Australian Outback tour continues when you visit the historic Stockman’s Hall of Fame before re-boarding our private aircraft, and continuing our journey to the Northern Territory. We arrive into the township of Katherine or “Nitmuluk” just in time to enjoy a sunset cruise of the stunning Katherine Gorge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Knotts Crossing Resort or similar

This morning experience a unique Aboriginal cultural tour with a local Jawoyn elder. Walk in the footsteps of the traditional owners of the Katherine region before transferring from Katherine to Cooinda, the gateway to magnificent Kakadu National Park. Enjoy a stunning cruise of the beautiful Yellow Waters Billabong.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Mercure Gagudju Crocodile Hotel or similar

This morning, examine some of the finest examples of Aboriginal art at Ubirr Rock. Located in the East Alligator region of Kakadu National Park, Ubirr consists of a group of rocky outcrops on the edge of the Nadab floodplain.

The rock art in Kakadu is among the finest in the world, and represents a close personal and spiritual relationship between the Aborigines and the environment. The rock art at Ubirr depicts traditional foods and tells stories about law and creation ancestors. This afternoon, we fly to Darwin.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Mantra on the Esplanade or similar, 2 nights

A full day at leisure to explore the fascinating and turbulent history of Darwin devastated by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. This afternoon enjoy a breathtaking sunset cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Departing Darwin, your luxury outback tour continues, as we fly over the fascinating World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range, located in Purnululu National Park. Landing in Kununurra – Miriwoong country, embark on a cruise of the Ord River, through the inspiring scenery of the Kimberley region.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Kimberley Grande or similar

This morning re-board our exclusive private aircraft and once again experience spectacular aerial views, this time over the remote far northwest coastline and the exquisite Buccaneer Archipelago. Arriving at the historic pearling port of Broome, we tour the town then transfer to the award winning resort.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa or similar, 2 nights

A full day at leisure to sit back and be immersed in the lifestyle and ambiance of beautiful Broome. For true relaxation, stroll the grand expanse of the famous white sandy Cable Beach, enjoy the facilities of the resort, and then watch one of the world’s most famous sunsets over the low tide.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to the airport this morning where the private aircraft awaits to take you to Alice Springs. Be immersed in the resilience of the people of Alice, as we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn how this unique concept, started by John Flynn continues to provide medical services to the most remote regions of Outback Australia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Crowne Plaza Lasseters or similar

Your Australian Outback tour continues this morning, heading for an unforgettable flight to the Red Centre. Experience the impact of watching Uluru appear on the horizon. Uluru and Kata Tjuta have great cultural significance for the Anangu, the traditional owners of the land.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Sails in the Desert or similar, 2 nights

An early start today, as we experience the sublime sunrise at ‘the rock’ then on to Kata Tjuta and an afternoon at leisure. A feast tonight under the stars at the magnificent ‘Sounds of Silence’ dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On your final day, the first stop is the quaint outback Queensland town of Birdsville. Proclaimed a town in 1887, Birdsville was established to collect tolls from the droves of cattle being moved interstate. Here you will enjoy lunch at the famous Birdsville Hotel. Re-board your private aircraft for your final flight to Sydney.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch