Adventure

Wineglass Bay and Maria Island Scenic Flight Experience

Adventure

Wineglass Bay and Maria Island Scenic Flight Experience

Activity provider: Par Avion Wilderness Tours

From US$ 331.87 per person

Experience the spectacular scenery of Tasmania's East Coast on a 3-hour scenic flight. See the impressive Freycinet National Park from above and land on Maria Island. Explore the island looking out for wildlife and enjoy a delicious lunch.

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Duration 3 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy birds eye views of Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, and Maria Island
  • Have the opportunity to interact with native Australian wildlife
  • Savour delicious food and refreshments made from local Tasmanian produce
  • Photograph the beautiful Wineglass Bay from above
Full description

Departing daily from Cambridge, fly towards and over the top of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s East Coast.

Freycinet National Park is one of Tasmania’s very first National Parks (est. 1916) and is home to dramatic pink granite mountains, secluded bays, crystal clear waters and pristine white beaches.

Freycinet is home to Tasmania’s and arguably Australia’s most iconic white sands beach – Wineglass Bay, the aerial view of this sight is something truly spectacular and unforgettable. From the Freycinet Peninsula, fly over the seal colony of Ile Des Phoques, then continue your scenic flight towards your destination, Maria Island. Here land and set off on an exploration of the island national park.

It’s tranquility combined with its natural beauty, rare wildlife and fascinating history makes it a unique and special place.

Maria Island’s pristine untouched beaches, the crystal clear waters of the surrounding marine reserve and scenery like the magnificent Mt Maria and Bishop and Clerk peaks will take your breath away.

Have a chance while on the Island to wander through forests of magnificent blue and white gums, some of them over 400 years old and unique to Maria Island. Step back in time and walk where convicts and explorers have walked before you. At the Fossils Cliffs see shellfish fossil beds unlike any other in the world. Maria Island is also famous for its abundance of wildlife being home to rare and endangered species like the Swift Parrot and Cape Barron Goose, Wombats, Kangaroos and of course, the Tasmanian Devil.

It’s difficult to describe the beauty of Maria Island, you really have to see it to believe it. As you interact with the Maria Island’s local wildlife and take in the spectacular scenery your guide will prepare a bountiful Tasmanian picnic looking over the Northern end of the majestic national park.

This feast is full of some of Tasmania’s finest offerings, consisting of fresh Oysters, Mussels, Salmon, Mackerel, Scallops, Octopus, all locally sourced from Tasmanian’s beautiful and clean waterways, this seafood smorgasbord is accompanied with paired Tasmanian premium white wine.

Please note, if seafood isn’t to your liking that’s not a problem at all, just let the tour operator know at the time of booking and they can happily source a beautiful mix of different Tasmanian produce. After your time on Maria board your aircraft once again return to Hobart. Tour highlights • Aerial eye view of • Freycinet National Park • Wineglass Bay • Maria Island • Chance to interact (without fences) with wildlife such as • Tasmanian devils • Wombats • Forester (Eastern grey) Kangaroos • Wallabies • Gourmet Seafood Platter and Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour runs for approximately 3 hours and departs daily from Cambridge Aerodrome (20-minute drive from the Hobart CBD), Hotel Pick up and Drop off available.

Includes
  • Free Parking at Cambridge Aerodrome
  • 60-minute scenic flight over Freycinet National Park
  • 20-minute scenic flight from Maria Island to Hobart
  • Gourmet Seafood Platter and Tasmanian Premium Wine
  • Live commentary from your pilot
  • Guided walking tour of Maria Island
  • All National Park fees
  • Landing and facility fees

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    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Unaccompanied minors

    Know before you go

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Advise any dietary requirements when booking
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off is included or alternatively you can self drive to Cambridge Aerodrome and benefit from free all day parking
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 39 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
      5/5

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    It was a fantastic experience to see Wineglass bay and Mariah island from above. We had been there a few times, but the view from above is magical. The flight was well organised and Alex was an amazing pilot, guide, tour operator- all in one. Highly recommend it

    March 27, 2023

    Well worth booking if you love a birds eye view, love the natural world and coastline. The lunch provided was no ordinary airplane meal, it was a carefully prepared restaurant style meal (vego for me). Freycinet is a view you want to take in from above and sides, as well as the surrounding coastal towns. Maria island had a fantastic supply of wildlife close to the airstrip which meant that I was in wombat heaven for our time spent moving about. The pilot gave clear instructions and narration during the experience. We went at the start of winter, so although it was cool, it didn’t detract from the magic of the adventure. I have already recommended this to everyone.

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    March 27, 2023

    This was a wonderful experience to view a beautiful area of Tasmania. The flight was fantastic, the pilot/host/guide was very pleasant, informative and helpful, and the beauty of the the Tasmanian East Coast is something to behold. Lunch on Maria Island was lovely and we thorougly enjoyed the 3 hour experience. We would highly reommend.

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    March 27, 2023

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