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. Our 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. Experience the Australian beauty and landscape with a tour with Kirkhope Aviation. See the dusty Red Centre, the lush Kimberley, the amazing Eldee man and Mungo man from the air, or the Olgas, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Kakadu, Flinders Island, Kings Canyon or the Gulf. View wildflowers, aboriginal rock art and paintings, or cruise the blue Kimberley waters near Cape Leveque. Visit a true Australian Outback town or station - see the station at work and experience living conditions in this harsh land. We visit the Gulf of Carpentaria and stay at Pungalina Station or explore and discover Andamooka, Innamincka, Broken Hill, William Creek, Birdsville, Coober Pedy, Muloorina, Avington, Broome, El Questro, Arkaroola and many more... Some Touring Options with Kirkhope Aviation • Outback and Opals - South Australia (2 Days) • Flinders Ranges, Opals, Lake Eyre - South Australia(3 Days) • Red Centre, Alice Springs, Birdsville (6 days) • Pungalina - Northern Territory outback wilderness experience (9 days) • Red Centre, Arnhemland, the Gulf (10 days) • Kimberley’s, Arnhemland, The Gulf (14 days) • Cape York, The Gulf (14 days)

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. If your ‘to die for adventure’ is not listed, just ask us!!
Man From Snowy River Festival - Date: April 2007
A weekend of whip cracking, horse riding, bush poetry, akubras and oilskins centered around the town of Corryong- just 1 hour flying from Melbourne. The festival honours "Banjo's" poem with the Challenge...the ultimate test of all round horsemanship. Enjoy also the Jumbuck Outback Ute Muster and an Outback Bush Dance.

Coober Pedy Opal Festival - Date: April 2007
The world's capital of Opal. At Easter this festival demonstrates opal cutting, mining, and polishing techniques as well as a street parade and food/craft fair. Maybe even try your hand at "noodling".

Brunette Downs Races and /or Pungalina Station - Date: June 2007
A 4 day event at a cracking pace. Camping is near the track. Witness traditional outback bush racing at it's best. Attend the Saturday night ball. Maybe make this the first overnight stop on a 6 day trip to Pungalina Station wilderness safari resort in the Gulf. A six day air tour ex Melbourne allows 3 days at Pungalina. Min of 6 persons.

Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft - Date: long weekend June 2007
Live bands, rodeo, campdraft events, bush poets breakfast, street parade, country concerts and more.

Marree Camel Cup - Date: July 2007
The cup celebrates the days when Marree was a staging post for the camel trains that carried wool and supplies to and from the outback. There are 13 camel races including the Maree Australian Camel Cup and an open-air country concert. Camp under the stars at the race track or maybe in town. The flight is about 4 hours from Melbourne and a 2 or 3 day trip would be a great escape from Melbourne's winter.

Yowah Outback Opal Festival - Date: July 2007
Very remote interesting outback weekend. Fly to Eulo and enjoy there hospitality in the Queen hotel and the Palm Date farm, then drive to Yowah for the festival. Make it a weekend of 2- 3 days as you wish...or include it in your 6 day air trip to Pungalina Station in the Gulf.

Boulia Camel Races Queensland - Date : July 2007
Flaring nostrils at the starting gates, jockeys lining up to their steads and the crowd in rapture describes the scene at the reknown annual Boulia Camel Races in far north Queensland.

Innamincka Races - Date: last weekend of August 2007
Picnic races and gymkhana including a live dance band on the Saturday night.

Gympie Music Muster Queensland - Date: August 2007
Held in a state forest 40 kms south Of Gympie, this festival swells to 25000 attendees. There are 12 different venues providing a constant program of country music, blues, bluegrass, bush poetry, talent search , dancing and kid's country music. Camping is on site or in the township of Gympie...catering is provided.

The Birdsville Races - Date: 1st weekend in September 2007
Take your own air tour to Australia's greatest outback horse race. The annual Birdsville Cup Racing Carnival attracts thousands and is famous throughout the world. Great entertainment, class horse racing in the heart of Australia's outback.

Bathurst 1000 - Date: October 2007
Motor-cycle racing is generally believed to have started in Bathurst, NSW in 1911 on the roads around Mount Panorama. Your air tour can be for the weekend or just go up for race day. The 161 laps and 6 hours of fast and furious motor racing is an experience you will never forget.

Deniliquin Ute Muster - Date: October 2007
Ute owners from all over Australia will be trying to beat last years record of 3418 utes. There are country music concerts, whip cracking and swag rolling competitions. An unusual weekend ...especially for the car enthusiast.

Address
8 Kasouka Road, Camberwell, Victoria