From the moment you check-in for your Bill Peach Journeys Air Tour you will discover why we are the leaders in private luxury aircraft travel in Australia for over 40 years. Your friendly, professional and experienced flight crew and Journey Director will ensure that you experience the journey of a lifetime from the moment you arrive at the private executive departure lounge. 

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 Aircruise; all will be taken care of for you so you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Your knowledgeable and professional Journey Director will ensure that all arrangements for your Bill Peach Journeys Aircruise will be taken care of throughout the entire tour so that your complete travel experience with us is seamless.

Now it’s time for the adventure to begin! On arrival in ‘Silver City’ (Broken Hill), we embark on a tour of this historic mining town which was established over a century ago. The fine old buildings of the main street are typical examples of colonial architecture, while the mine itself looms in the background. 

Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service base and learn about the incredible work they do in the outback. After lunch we fly on to the opal mining town of Coober Pedy. This afternoon we enjoy a tour of the opal fields, an opal mine and the town. There will also be an opportunity to visit an underground home, church, mine museum and underground potteries.

Overnight: Desert Cave Hotel or similar

Continuing westward we fly over some of the most desolate landscapes in Australia, across the vastness of the Great Victorian Desert and the Nullarbor Plain. Kalgoorlie’s glory days began in 1893 when gold was found near Mt. Charlotte, and prospectors soon discovered the significant deposits of the Golden Mile, the richest square mile of gold-bearing land on earth. Explore the fascinating towns of Kalgoorlie and Boulder and be awed by a visit to the incredible and immense Super Pit. 

Overnight: Rydges Kalgoorlie or similar

We reboard our private aircraft and continue our journey westward to the city of Perth. Discover this fascinating city, including Kings Park and the Botanic Gardens. This afternoon we drive to the port city of Fremantle and explore its fascinating prison and the city’s world-famous heritage buildings steeped in maritime and convict history.

Overnight: Intercontinental Perth or similar

Today, transfer to the historic and multi award-winning Sandalford^ wine estate in the Swan River, where we will tour the winery before enjoying a sumptuous lunch in their hatted restaurant. Returning to Perth, this afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight: Intercontinental Perth or similar

^Sandalford Wines & Restaurant – among the 59 prestigious awards won, Sandalford Wines was recognised as Australia’s Best Tourism Winery at the Australian Tourism Awards winning the Tourism Restaurants, Wineries & Breweries category. Sandalford Restaurant also now joins the top 1% of Australia’s Restaurants to be recognised as a Chef Hatted venue by AGFG this year.

“Your venue is one of the best in the country. A venue well and truly worth trying.” ~ Australian Good Food Guide

After breakfast this morning re-board our private aircraft for a scenic flight down the southern coastline of Western Australia arriving into Busselton, which is on the shores of picturesque Geographe Bay. The town’s distinctive pier was the longest timber jetty in Australia until part of it was destroyed by a cyclone. Later, check-in to the magnificently set Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, which boasts an absolute beachfront location

Overnight: Pullman Resort Bunker Bay or similar

Today we explore the Margaret River region and discover why it is famed for its produce including a visit to acclaimed Vasse Virgin to discover the many and varied benefits of olive oil. Continuing to Leeuwin Estate, one of Margaret River’s finest wineries for a wine tasting experience followed by lunch. An icon of the Australian wine industry, the region has earned an international reputation for making wines that rank alongside the world’s finest. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this remarkable location and Resort facilities.

Overnight: Pullman Bunker Bay Resort or similar

This morning enjoy spectacular aerial flightseeing over Cape Leeuwin, an area famed for its coastal scenery. As the third largest deep water port in the world, Albany enjoys spectacular coastal scenery, charming reminders of its early days and a history of whaling which we will discover at the Whaling Station.

On 1 November 1914, Albany was the final departure point for the first ANZAC troops on their way to the battlefields of World War I. Today on this same small piece of paradise stands the award winning state-of-the-art National Anzac Centre that remembers the stories of the men and women who left from here. After a tour of this incredible centre, we head to Anzac Hill for a photo opportunity. Finally, marvel at the breathtaking Southern Ocean while visiting The Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park to view the powerful waves crashing against the cliff faces, one of Albany’s most breathtaking spots.

Overnight: Dog Rock Motel or similar

Departing Albany, enjoy one of the many highlights of this journey – spectacular ‘flightseeing’ of the breathtaking South West Coast, Recherche Archipelago and stunning Lake Hillier before landing at stunning Esperance. After lunch, enjoy a scenic cruise of the Recherche Archipelago (Bay of Isles).  The islands are a refuge for some unique wildlife including hair seals, mutton birds and Cape Barren geese.

Overnight: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles or similar

This morning, view Esperance’s magnificent coast marvelling at nature’s splendour. Pure white sandy beaches run into the brilliant blue waters of the Southern Ocean and massive Precambrian granite outcrops break up the long beaches to form many sheltered bays and coves along hundreds of kilometres of coast.

Departing Esperance we fly East taking in expansive aerial vistas of the iconic Great Australian Bight. This afternoon, arrive into Port Lincoln, the ‘Seafood Capital of Australia’, nestled on the beautiful, blue Boston Bay found almost at the end of the Eyre Peninsula. Boston Bay is three times the size of Sydney Harbour and is the base for Australia’s largest tuna fleet and tuna farming industry.  

Overnight: Port Lincoln Hotel or similar

Explore the waterways of Port Lincoln and visit an aquaculture farm on board our seafood tasting cruise before visiting the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum.

Re-board the private aircraft and fly east to Victoria enjoying incredible aerial viewing of the iconic Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. On arrival, transfer to the beautiful coastal village of Sorrento and check-in to the region’s newest luxury hotel, the InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula, an elegant blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication, seaside luxury at its finest.

Overnight: InterContinental Sorrento or similar 

Touring today has us exploring the scenic Mornington Peninsula starting with Point Nepean National Park renowned for its rugged coastline, natural beauty and military history featuring in a critical defence role from the 1880s through both World Wars. Visit Victoria’s second light station which was built at Cape Schanck in 1859, located on the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula. This afternoon, enjoy a guided wine tasting and lunch at Montalto, home to a famed sculpture walk, award-winning wines and a renowned hatted restaurant.

This afternoon explore the picturesque village of Sorrento, where gorgeous heritage limestone buildings line the main street. Tonight we celebrate a very special Farewell Dinner.

Overnight: InterContinental Sorrento or similar 

Breathtaking views across Port Phillip Bay will amaze this morning as we ride Arthurs Seat Eagle, a spectacular gondola before enjoying a coastal lunch accompanied by panoramic bay views. Re-board our private aircraft for the return flight to Sydney bringing to a close a most magnificent Great Southern adventure.