Kirkhope Aviation Tours - all depart Melbourne

Tell us where you want to go and what you want to see. The level of activity is tailored to suit all ages. Kirkhope Aviation takes great pleasure in organising a personalised tour for their clients and all requests will be met where possible or similar alternatives suggested. Kirkhope Aviation's outback air tours provide travel throughout Australia and include fishing, walking, climbing for the energetic, boat cruises, four wheel driving, aboriginal art or just scenic touring. The scenery is a special blend of diverse ranges and gorges, savannah country, rivers and lakes, cities and outback towns, and of course our unique Australian wildlife... great for the keen photographer. See the dusty Red Centre, the lush Kimberley, including Faraway Bay and Kimberley Coastal Camp. See Ayers Rock, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Kakadu, Flinders Island, and Kings Canyon. Groote Eylandt and Sweers Island are great for fishing in the Gulf. View wildflowers, aboriginal rock art and paintings, or cruise the blue Kimberley waters near Cape Leveque and experience the magnificent grandeur of the Pilbara in Western Australia. Climb Ayers Rock (Uluru), visit magnificent Cape York, Arnhem Land, Alice Springs, Kakadu, the Bungle Bungles, see the Bathurst car races, or visit the wild crocodile and bird wildlife at Mt Borradaile. See horse races, camel races, go four wheel driving, or fishing for barramundi, or canoe along Lawn Hill Gorge. Visit a remote wilderness station. What about Andamooka, Innamincka, Broken Hill, William Creek, Birdsville, Coober Pedy, Muloorina, Broome, El Questro, Arkaroola, Kangaroo Island, Gawler Ranges, Eyre Peninsula and many more. Personalised tours can be tailored to suit your own group Tell us where you want to go and what you want to see and we'll arrange it for you. Focus your air tour on what you like... fishing, walking, climbing, canoeing or just scenic. Charters and air tours depart from Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne. Touring Options with Kirkhope Aviation • 12 Day Cape York • 12 Day WA-NT and Gulf Tour • 9 Day Fishing the Gulf Tour • 7 Day South Australia Tour • 3 Day Tours from Melbourne • 1-2 Day Tours from Melbourne

Kirkhope Aviation’s Aircraft

Experience Kirkhope Aviation air tours in a modern twin engine Piper Chieftain aircraft, where you travel through outback Australia as a small group, with both comfort and speed for the greatest holiday adventure you will have. The aircraft is rated for instrument flying, which allows departures and arrivals in most weather and at night (assuming the airstrip is suitable) and is the type commonly used in aircraft charter. Comfort: The aircraft has 10 seats, however it is best suited for 6 to 8 passengers for the most comfort and space. The interior is set out in a corporate style 'club configuration', which allows four people in the middle of the aircraft to face each other. Entry is via a rear stair door, which allows for easy access for all ages. The aircraft also has air-conditioning, which is of great benefit at some of the warmer outback destinations, however it does not have an onboard toilet. This type of aircraft is commonly used in the outback and is very suitable and comfortable for these tours. Fantastic Views: Being un-pressurised it's maximum altitude is 10,000 feet, however travelling at these heights is just right for getting the best views of the Australian landscape. It has large windows and hence every passenger has a good view, unlike most larger aircraft that generally have much smaller windows. Luggage: Luggage can be loaded in the wing lockers and a forward nose locker. There is also some space for luggage at the rear of the cabin. As the lockers have a low height, bags need to be of the small soft overnight type. Hard suitcases are very difficult to stow. On outback tours we generally limit the luggage to 9kg per person.

Pilots: Our fully qualified pilots are well experienced with over 30 years flying around Australia. They are great guides, fun to travel with and you'll get to meet some of the many friends they have made over the years. Tours operate with one pilot who also acts as a tour guide, and your personal.

Pricing: Prices are quoted upon request. They are subject to season and other variables. All our quoted prices include all flying costs, accommodation, meals and ground tours. Prices include GST charges. Extra expenses include alcoholic beverages and personal items.

Note: Sometimes the particular aircraft pictured here may not be available for a specific trip. In these situations, a similar twin engine aircraft to that described here will be used.

Join Kirkhope Aviation for a tour to a Special Event somewhere in Australia
Travel to events in outback Australia. Kirkhope Aviation has packages to various Outback events each year - Tamworth Music Festival, Coober Pedy Opal Festival, Marree Camel Cup, Boulia Camel Races, Gympie Music Muster, The Birdsville Races and Bathurst 1000 Motor Race. These are just a few events, if you have a special event that you would like to attend let us know and we can put a package together for you.