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New Flight Experience departing Queenstown!! Discover the Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike at Mount Cook. Marvel at the natural beauty of New Zealand's longest Glacier first hand! Flights depart daily and include return flights to Mount Cook, Helicopter Glacier Flight and Guided Glacier Tour. Book online at https://scenicflightbooker.com/mount-cook-from-queenstown #queenstown #queenstownnz #queenstownholidays #scenicflight #scenicflightbooker #tasmanglacier #mtcook #mtcooknationalpark #mountcook #helicopter #glacier #snow #helihike #southernalps #lakepukaki #ice https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GvkxGjpx7/?igshid=zfbshwbb4n93

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Introducing the worlds coolest Ski Lift!! Ski the Tasman, New Zealand's Longest Glacier, by catching a Skiplane to the top!! Departing Queenstown Daily this trip includes over 2 hours of amazing scenic flight and a guided glacier ski tour. This is the bucket list you never knew about! Book Online Now at https://scenicflightbooker.com/mount-cook-from-queenstown #mtcook #mountcook #mtcooknationalpark #mountcooknationalpark #lakepukaki #tasmanglacier #skithetasman #skiing #glacier #newzealand #queenstown #queenstownnz #snow #snowboarding https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GwgQJD3ZI/?igshid=tkhrcvfubcfo

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Take a Scenic Seaplane Flight from Broome or Derby, then an exhilarating Fast-Boat ride through the awe-inspiring Horizontal Falls. This flight is only available during the Northern Dry Season so book online now at https://scenicflightbooker.com/broome #scenicflight #scenicflightbooker #horizontalfalls #broome #derbywa #thekimberley #thekimberleyaustralia #seaplane #waterfall #crocodile #shark #wildlife #naturalbeauty #buccaneerarchipelago #talbotbay #dryseason #greynomads #greynomadsaustralia #caravanaustralia #waisok #justanotherdayinwa✔️ #westernaustralia #australia #barramundi https://www.instagram.com/p/By5W4EijBU2/?igshid=15ilepf2vt1h5

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See Australia's Pinkest Lake, Lake Hillier. Scenic Flights departing Esperance from $375 per person. Book online at https://scenicflightbooker.com/lake-hillier #lakehillieraustralia #lakehillier #lakehillieresperance #experienceesperance #experiencewa #justanotherdayinwa✔️ #scenicflight #scenicflightbooker #pinklake #pinklakeaustralia #waisok #scenicbeauty #scenicphotography #scenery #naturalbeauty (at Lake Hillier Esperance) https://www.instagram.com/p/By2SQayDt9H/?igshid=dkbgdl4ofuw4

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An amazing half-day Seaplane adventure to the Horizontal Falls

“When I thought I could not be more in love with Australia, I arrived to the region of 'The Kimberley', one of the most unexplored  in the whole country. This area, located northwest, of Western Australia, on the way between Perth and Darwin, is a paradise to the eyes of anyone. I had the luck of crossing it by land a couple of years ago and its landscapes impressed me so much that I decided to dedicate a little more time to it and I settled in Broome, a small coastal town that grows every year with the arrival of local tourists and backpackers from everywhere in the world.

Its attractions are not few, with beaches of turquoise waters that contrast with the typical reddish rocks of the desert in which it is located. As a remote area, it is still difficult to access, which makes it even more special, since its potential is yet to be discovered. This is the case of the Horizontal Falls, a natural phenomenon that occurs in the Buccaneer archipelago. Although they are called waterfalls, they are very powerful tidal currents that cross two narrow gorges when high tide.

This "wonder of the world", as described by the naturalist David Attenborough, is difficult to access, and it is necessary to book a tour. I was incredibly lucky to be able to do it thanks to Scenic Flight Booker, where you can find the best scenic flights in Australia and New Zealand.

My adventure started early, more specifically around 5:30 in the morning, when I was picked up to head to  Broome airport and board in the seaplane that would take me to the aquatic base of the Horizontal Falls. I had never made a trip on this type of plane before and I have to say it was impressive. Being able to see the strength of the water crossing the two gorges from above was a wonderful sensation that would only improve with the next part of the tour: crossing them in a fast boat and being able to appreciate them up closer, with the water splashing and an adrenaline in the chest hard to describe.

Back at the base, the staff of Horizontal Falls had prepared a super breakfast that would give us the energy to continue the tour, but not before introducing us to the 'Tawny' sharks that inhabit the entire region, coexisting with crocodiles that, luckily or unfortunately, we could not meet.

With a full stomach, we jumped back onto the boat to see Cyclone Creek and the geology of this spectacular place, characterised by its reddish rock formations. The walk was calmer than the previous one and it gave me a peace that I had not felt for a long time.

The final highlight of the tour was the return by seaplane, touring the archipelagos of Buccaneer and passing through Cape Leveque, or Kooljaman, as it is called by the aborigines of the Bardi Jawi community, to which this cape belongs. Subsequently, we were again approaching Broome flying over other popular sites in the area such as Willie Creek pearl farm, the famous Cable Beach or the iconic Gantheaume Point.

If you also want to live this adventure, do not wait any longer and contact Scenic Flight Booker for all the information and help you need to make your trip to The Kimberley an unforgettable experience.”

This flight and other amazing scenic flights can be booked online at https://scenicflightbooker.com/broome

Half Day Tours are from AU$850 per person and include Airport Transfers, Seaplane flight, Fast-Boat ride and Lunch or Breakfast.

Full day Tours including Cape Leveque or Cygnet Bay Pearl farm are from AU$895 per person and include Airport Transfers, 4x4 Tour, Seaplane flight, Fast-Boat ride and both Breakfast and Lunch

Written by Manuela Cabezuelo

Follow her blogs online at www.demaletaenmaleta.com

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Sell your Spectacular Scenic Flight Photos with Skystock

Have you ever looked at promotional photos and advertisements and wondered where the advertising companies source their aerial photographs? The big companies with huge budgets will send and aircraft or drones out to take a photo for big clients, but for some advertising needs this is just not practical.

This is where Skystock comes to the rescue!

SkyStock was set up by Australian drone operators and aircraft pilots with a large library of aerial photos and videos. They had received a number of requests both domestically and internationally for stock photos and videos. SkyStock was born as a solution to provide a portal for aerial images and videos online, with easy access for both contributors and customers.

So when you take that spectacular scenic flight over impressive scenery, and you get the shot of a lifetime, don’t hide it away on a flash drive somewhere, upload it to Skystock at www.skystock.net and get paid for your photography prowess!!

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January $100 Gift Voucher Competition Drawn!

January Winner!!

Congratulations to Jim Coutts, winner of our January draw!!

Jim entered our January Draw to win a $100 gift voucher and won!! We hope you find a Scenic Flight that takes your fancy Jim and have an amazing trip!!

Scenic Flight Booker runs a promotion every month for anyone who enters to go in the draw for a $100 Gift Voucher. If you would like to enter, go to https://scenicflightbooker.com/promotions If you entered last month but didn’t win, feel free to enter again

Gift Vouchers are redeemable for any Scenic Flight anywhere across Australia or New Zealand that is advertised on scenicflightbooker.com

Check out all out flights across Australasia at the following links:

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The Lake Hillier-Middle Island Scenic Flight

You may have heard of Australia’s Pink Lakes, and you have probably seen pictures of a beautiful pink lake and most likely this was Lake Hillier, on Middle Island, in the Recherche Archipelago near Esperance, Western Australia.  Being on an Island 150 kilometres away from the nearest major town makes access to see this natural wonder of the world difficult.  There is only one regular service to see Lake Hillier, and this is the Lake Hillier-Middle Island Scenic Flight departing several times a day from Esperance Airport which can be booked with Scenic Flight Booker.

This Scenic Flight is fast becoming a “must-do” attraction in Western Australia with people from across the globe travelling to Esperance to see the phenomenon.  What surprises many who take this flight though is just how much else there is to see on this 1 hour and 40 minute flight.  Many travel agents and tourists alike have told me after taking this flight that they came to see Lake Hillier, which is magnificent, but it really is just the icing on the cake of a breathtaking flight.

After meeting the pilot and receiving the safety briefing at the Esperance Airport Terminal, we were escorted to the aeroplane and strapped in ready for our flight.  The aircraft was perfect for the task, with a high wing, each passenger gets a seat next to a huge, bubble-window, giving panoramic views.

After taking off, there is a short transit across rolling fields of farmland towards the town of Esperance.  The first thing that gets pointed out to us is “Pink Lake” also known as Spencer Lake, which up until about 10 years ago was also a pink colour, but has since turned a milky white.  Many tourists are disappointed as they mistake this lake for Lake Hillier, not realising they have to take a flight to see the pink lake in all the pictures.

A quaint seaside town bordered along the waterfront Esplanade by towering Norfolk Pine trees, Esperance was named after a French ship of the same name which, commanded by Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec, sheltered from a storm in the area in 1792.  While the area was explored by British navigator Matthew Flinders who named many of the islands and bays including Thistle Cove and Lucky Bay, and numerous whalers, sealers and pirates operated in the area, the site of Esperance was not settled until the 1860s when the Dempster brothers were granted 304,000 acres of land in the area and established the beginnings of the town.

The flight gives a great view of the town, the remnants of the slowly collapsing 80+ year old jetty and the modern-day Esperance Port.  After getting a good look at Esperance, the plane sets out over the bay towards Cape Le Grand National Park.  On the way we pass over Woody Island, one of the 105 islands and over 1200 “obstacles to shipping” of the Recherche Archipelago.  Woody Island is the home of Woody Island Eco Tours and accommodation which is served by a ferry from Esperance.

Reaching the far side of the bay and the start of the Cape Le Grand National Park, the first thing you notice is the giant monolith of Mount Le Grand (345m tall) and oddly shaped Frenchman Peak (262m tall and named after the hat French troops of the 1800s wore).  Continuing around the coastline, your first glimpse of the whitest beaches in Australia will take your breath away!!  First Hellfire Bay, and then the large horseshoe shape of Lucky Bay showcase turquoise water so clear that you can see all the way through to the reefs below and any sea life lurking beneath the waves.  The water makes way for the Geoscience Australia Certified “Whitest Sand in Australia” beach of Lucky Bay, a beach popular with tourists for its friendly Kangaroos combined with beautiful vistas.

After some great photo opportunities over the bay, the flight continues along completely deserted beaches to what is my favourite spot in the area; Victoria Harbour, Wharton Beach and Duke of Orleans Bay.  If you have a 4-wheel-drive vehicle, these beaches are definitely worth a visit despite the 80-odd km drive to get here!!  At this point I think it is worth mentioning, that particularly on a nice day, you will spend the entire flight looking down thinking “wow that looks like a great place to go swimming or fishing.”  And I can confirm, every one of those beaches along the flight route is great!!  If you don’t have an off-road vehicle, don’t worry, Esperance Eco Discovery Tours do an excellent off-road beach tour in their custom 4x4 vehicle.  Check out combo deals at www.scenicflightbooker.com/esperance to see options to package this with your Scenic Flight.

After some great views of the Duke of Orleans Bay area, the aircraft heads for Middle Island.  It is about a 15 minute transit across the water from here where you will often see ocean life, numerous reefs, and islands and you marvel at just how the early explorers ever navigated through the 1200 “hazards to nautical navigation”

And then, growing ever larger in the front window, there it is….Middle Island!!  Initially hidden by the 185 metre tall Flinders Peak, Lake Hillier slowly reveals itself as we fly closer and the surreal bubble-gum pink colour of the lake becomes apparent.  Considered to be due to the presence of the organism Dunaliella Salina, the water stays this pink colour all year round.  With the green trees, white sand, and turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean only metres away, it is truly something to behold.

The aircraft does several laps of Middle Island, giving the passengers on both sides great views of Lake Hillier. As we fly around, the pilot points out various features and regales everyone on board with some history of the island, including John Flinders time here and Black Jack Anderson, Australia’s only known pirate who was based on Middle Island in the 1800s.

After filling our camera memory cards with once in a lifetime photos, we say goodbye to Lake Hillier and fly past Cape Arid, following the vast deserted beaches of Yokinup Bay.  If you are lucky enough to be taking this flight between June and October, this is where you will be almost guaranteed to see pods of Southern Right Whales as they migrate along the coast to the warmer breeding grounds of the Kimberley in the far north of Western Australia.  The crystal clear water is perfect for whale-watching from the aeroplane, and the whales can clearly be seen kicking up sand on the sea floor with their tails as they frolic in the bay. Before the flight heads for home, we are treated to more beautiful coastline, beaches, bays  and sparkling water along the way.

If you are looking to take this flight, I cannot recommend it highly enough.  However don’t leave it until your last day in Esperance!!  The weather along the south coast of Western Australia can be very changeable, so book your flight in for the first day you can in Esperance, that way if the weather is not so good, you can reschedule.  I know many people who have left the flight until the morning they leave, and then missed out as that day was not suitable for flying!!  The added bonus of going on your first day is that you get to see all the amazing beaches and get ideas of beaches to visit while in the Esperance region.  You can book this flight and see Esperance package tour and accommodation deals online at https://scenicflightbooker.com/esperance

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Caused by the organism Dunaliella Salina, the pink colour of Lake Hillier, near Esperance, Western Australia is truely unique out on Middle Island, in the clear turquiose waters of the Southern Ocean. Scenic Flights depart Esperance Airport several times a day and can be booked at www.scenicflightbooker.com/western-australia #scenicflightbooker #scenicflight #lakehillieresperance #experienceesperance #discoverwa #australia #australiasgoldenoutback #aerialphotography #photography #summervacation #justanotherdayinwa (at Lake Hillier Esperance) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-CNrcFOX4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e4ebnfgl9jhs

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Rocky Cliffs and Ruggedly Beautiful Coastline. Scenic Helicopter Flights in Tasmania are not to be missed! www.scenicflightbooker.com/tasmania #scenicflight #scenicflightbooker #summerholidays #tasmania #australia #tourismtasmania #aerialphotography #photography #landscapephotography #helicoptertour #helicopterflight #helicopter #wanderlust #australianholiday (at Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7LS7OlPeT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=487r61cb66we

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Light Winds and clear skies.....A great time for a Scenic Flight!! Book online at www.scenicflightbooker.com #scenicflight #scenicflightbooker #photography #aerialphotography #westernaustralia #australia #newzealand #wanderlust #lakehillier #pinklake #esperance https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwIblKl4_S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w0ubznw9f1rw

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Why Book with Scenic Flight Booker?

Why book with Scenic Flight Booker?

Many people might ask, why book a scenic flight with Scenic Flight Booker instead of simply just booking directly with the Scenic Flight Operator themselves?

Firstly, it doesn’t cost you a cent extra!!

Scenic Flight Booker does not charge you a cent for researching and collating all the best Scenic Flights into one place where you can find and book them. Where did you hear about the Scenic Flight in question? Scenic Flight Operators rely on businesses such as Scenic Flight Booker to promote their products. If it wasn’t for businesses such as Scenic Flight Booker, you may never have known the flight option existed!!

Secondly, Safety.

Nothing is more important than the safety of you, your family and your friends, and being on holiday does not exclude this.

As an Australian Tourism Accredited Business, Scenic Flight Booker’s checks and processes have been audited, and we have done the due diligence, to make sure you are safe.

Not all businesses and tours are created equal, and the same goes for Scenic Flight Companies. When you book with a Scenic Flight Operator directly, you most likely have never heard of them before, and as such have little or no idea if their tours are good, if their aircraft and pilots are safe, if they meet all legislative Civil Aviation requirements, and if they have current and sufficient liability insurances in place should the unthinkable happen. Sure, you could certainly ask the operators if they are fully compliant, but then do you know what is required to be fully compliant yourself? With over 15 years in the industry, Scenic Flight Booker knows exactly what legislative Civil Aviation requirements need to be met, what Liability Insurances are required, and Scenic Flight Booker additionally holds $10million public liability insurance as well. By booking with Scenic Flight Booker, you add an extra level of safety into your flight as we have done the due diligence, to ensure the operators we book you with meet the highest safety standards.

We look forward to providing an excellent service to all our clients, and wish you all enjoyable Scenic Flights.

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Scenic Flight Booker gains accreditation with the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program

Scenic Flight Booker is proud to announce that it has recently become accredited with the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program.

The Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP) certifies tourism businesses that meet specific quality assurance criteria ensuring they are committed to exceeding consumer expectations with great customer service and the highest standards of business practice. All ATAP accredited businesses undertake regular onsite audits to ensure compliance. To be ATAP accredited businesses must complete the following:

Licences & Permits

Ensures the business has all the required licences and permits.

Business Operating Systems

Ensures business has detailed & proactive operating systems ie: maintenance, health and safety and cleaning schedules.

Economic Sustainability and Financial Systems

Ensures business complies with accounting standards Up-to-date record keeping and complies with consumer laws

Insurance Details

Ensures the business has all required coverage inc. at least $10million in public liability insurance.

Human Resource Management

Ensure management complies with legislation relating to employing staff along with comprehensive ongoing training and skill development.

Environmental Management

business must demonstrate a documented and practical commitment to sustainable environmental practices.

Customer Service

Business must have documented customer service procedures, booking and cancellation policies and customer feedback processes.

Risk Management

Business must demonstrate documentation and Implementation of risk management plans, as well as emergency and evacuation procedures.

Code of Practice

Business must sign industry code of ethics.

Scenic Flight Booker is committed to upholding the values of the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program and to continue providing the best Scenic Flights and customer service to all of our clients.

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A Trip to Esperance, Western Australia, part 1 – Where to stay and the Cape-Le Grand National Park

So many people ask, what is the best time to visit Esperance?  Well that is a very good question, and the answer is not necessarily what most people think!!  Everybody agrees that Esperance is a popular spot for holiday makers throughout the Christmas School holidays, but then what seaside Australian town isn’t?  With Esperance being the closest ocean to inland gold mining capital Kalgoorlie, 400km to the north, it is little wonder that Esperance is a popular destination for vacationing mine workers and their families.

However, while the weather is generally fairly warm around December-January, the water temperature of the Southern Ocean is still far from balmy at that time of year.  So as a personal preference, I have always found the autumn to be the nicest time of year to visit, from March-May.  The water is warmer, the crowds have dissipated, and the winds are much slacker.  You will also find it a lot easier to get accommodation, and as such much easier to get a cheaper accommodation deal!!

There are numerous accommodation options in Esperance, ranging from backpacker hostels such as Esperance YHA, to motels such as Bayview Motel, Best Western Hospitality Inn, going up to The Jetty Resort, Esperance Island View Apartments, and Esperance Chalet Village to name a few.  For those towing a caravan, Pink Lake Caravan Park, and Esperance Bay Caravan Park have several accommodation offerings, and of course there are a lot of holiday houses available to rent also.

So what is there to do in Esperance?  Well unless you plan on staying a month, you won’t be able to see or do it all.  Our recommendation is to start with a scenic flight.  Firstly, because the weather can be very changeable in Esperance, and it would be a shame to arrive on a sunny day, only to miss out on one of the best scenic flights in Australia because you left it until your last day, but also because a scenic flight will give you a great overview of all the beautiful beaches you can visit while you are here.

The Lake Hillier-Middle Island Scenic Flight is fast becoming a “must-do” attraction in Western Australia.  Lake Hillier, on Middle Island is extremely unique, in that its water is pink, and it stays this colour all year round.  With the green trees, white sand, and turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean only metres away, it is truly something to behold.   You can read up on Lake Hillier at https://scenicflightbooker.com/lake-hillier-why-is-it-pink, or if you just want to book in now to take the flight go to https://scenicflightbooker.com/lake-hillier

So if you have been lucky enough to take the Lake Hillier-Middle Island Scenic Flight, then you are ready to start exploring!!  Esperance is known for its breathtaking scenery, with the whitest beach in Australia, Lucky Bay just a 40 minute drive away in the Cape Le Grand National Park.  You can either go by road, or if you have a good 4x4 and know what you are doing, you can drive all the way along the beach from Esperance….but make sure you check the tides first.  

The contrasting turquoise waters of Lucky Bay will give you the opportunity to take some amazing photographs, and if that isn’t enough for you, thanks to all the visitors feeding them, there are some very tame Kangaroos on the beach who are more than happy to pose for selfies….as long as you give them something to eat!!  Once you have finished playing with the Kangaroos, get yourself a coffee at the Lucky Bean Café.

While in the Cape Le Grand National Park, there are numerous trails to explore, from the gentle walk from Lucky Bay to Hellfire Bay, to the pretty steep, rocky climb up Frenchman Peak, the prominent pyramid shaped peak that can be seen from town.  Named by Alexander Forrest, surveyor and brother of prominent explorer and colonist John Forrest, because he thought the peak’s shape resembled that of a man wearing a Frenchman’s Cap.  The local Aboriginal’s know the peak as Mandooboornup.  If you are a bit unsteady on your feet I wouldn’t recommend this walk, it requires a decent level of fitness as it is about 3km return, and 262 metres up, but if some steep trails don’t bother you, I can highly recommend it, but try to go as early in the day as possible, the wind tends to pick up late morning and it is very exposed the higher you climb. 

It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to get to the top from the carpark, but just before you get to the summit you will find a large cave, that gives a nice view through to coast as it stretches away to the east.  From here, the last part of the climb is a bit hairy in spots, and when you get to the top, you will enjoy unrestricted 360⁰ views.  It was getting pretty blustery by the time we made it to the top, so after a good look around, a drink and a breather, we made our way back down.  It is a lot less strenuous going down the hill but your legs will feel it by the time you get to the bottom!!

If you want to stay on in the park, to do some of the other walking trails or just relax at the beach there is a camping ground at Lucky Bay and also around Le Grand Beach, and from November 1st, Online Bookings are Essential.  Go to https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park-stay to book.   A guide to the Cape Le Grand National Park can be found here https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/cape-le-grand

So that’s it for part 1, stand by for part 2, with more things to see and do on a trip to Esperance!!