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 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 Sandalford Wines Estate, where we will tour the winery before enjoying a sumptuous lunch. Returning to Perth, this afternoon is at leisure. 

Overnight: Intercontinental Perth or similar

After breakfast this morning reboard 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 in 1978. After an afternoon at leisure, we check-in to the magnificently set Pullman Bunker Bay Resort.

Overnight: Pullman Resort Bunker Bay or similar

Today we explore the Margaret River region and discover why it is famed for its produce including visits to Gabriel Chocolates and the Natural Olive Oil Soap factory. Continuing to one of Margaret River’s finest wineries for a wine tasting experience followed by lunch. One of the icons of the Australian wine industry, the region has earned an international reputation for making wines that rank alongside the world’s finest.

Continuing on we visit the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse with its sweeping coastal views. Situated on a rugged promontory, the surrounding environment is host to a diverse range of flora and fauna. A climb to the top of the lighthouse offers panoramic 360 degree views across Geographe Bay, the Indian Ocean and Cape Naturaliste. 

Overnight: Pullman Resort Bunker Bay or similar

After breakfast this morning we transfer to Albany. The third largest deep water port in the world Albany enjoys spectacular coastal scenery, charming reminders of its early days and history of whaling which we 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 “The Gap” and Anzac Hill for a photo opportunity. 

Overnight: Dog Rock Motel or similar

Departing Albany, fly east to Esperance and enjoy spectacular aerial flightseeing over Cape Leeuwin, an area famed for its coastal scenery. 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. After lunch, tour the town of Esperance and view its magnificent coast marvelling at nature’s splendour.

Overnight: Comfort Inn Bay of Isles or similar

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

This morning cruise the waterways of Port Lincoln including a visit to an aquaculture farm before visiting the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum. Reboard our private aircraft and fly east to Victoria enjoying incredible aerial viewing of the iconic Twelve Apostles. 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.

Overnight: InterContinental Sorrento or similar 

Touring today has us exploring the scenic Mornington Peninsula. Visit Victoria’s second light station which was built at Cape Schanck in 1859, located on the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula. Indulge in some relaxation at the incredible and new Alba Thermal Springs before enjoying guided wine tasting and lunch at Montalto. 

Take in the scents and sights at Peony Estate (March departure only), resplendent in nature’s beauty. 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 

View the stunning Portsea area – renowned for its views over the Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay and Point Nepean which played a critical defence role from the 1880s through both World Wars. 

Breathtaking views across Port Phillip Bay will amaze as we ride Arthurs Seat Eagle, a spectacular gondola. Re-board our private aircraft for the return flight to Sydney bringing to a close a most magnificent Great Southern adventure.