WA by Air

A truly unique perspective of this enormously diverse state. This extraordinary 16 day tour features flying in a Cessna Caravan aircraft with a maximum of just 7 guests. You will see the length and breadth of WA’s superlative scenery. The tour starts and finishes at Wollongong with pick up possible at Canberra. Fully escorted. Comprehensive ground touring with all meals and accommodation included in the tariff.

Due to cancellations, we have 2 last minute spaces available. Please contact us now if you are interested.

Islands of Tasmania 2023

This is a 7 day tour by luxury chartered aircraft visiting 5 of the Tasmanian islands: Flinders, King, Maria, Bruny and Sarah. We spend 2 nights on each of the Bass Strait islands of King and Flinders and we have comprehensive guided sightseeing throughout the tour. You’ll see the contrasts between the islands: seaweed harvesting, a 7000 year old calcified forest, penguins, a former Tasmanian aboriginal mission, the renown King Island Dairy, former penal colony and the resupply port for French and English sailors as well as the site of Australia’s worst maritime accident.

We fly in a Cessna Caravan aircraft which is certified as one the safest single engine aeroplanes. Its equipped with 6 passenger seats so everyone has a window seat and we fly at altitudes which afford the best views commensurate with safety and operational requirements.

Outback South Australia by Air

A truly unique tour travelling by chartered aircraft. Departing from Wollongong NSW with just 5 guests. Experiences range from a chartered private carriage on the Pichi Richi Railway’s Afghan Express from Quorn to Port Augusta; Smoky Bay oyster farm, private tour of Lake MacDonnell gypsum mine, Maralinga, the tiny town of Forrest WA (pop.2), Flinder’s Island and Kangaroo Island with your own private cook and of course… a bird’s eye view of some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia!

Lake Eyre by Air 2022

This seven day itinerary, travelling by private, chartered aircraft, visiting outback NSW, Queensland and South Australia, takes in the Corner Country, Lake Eyre and Lake Mungo. A truly quintessential Australian journey tracing the steps of European explorers and colonial drovers, and walking in the timeless land of indigenous Australians. You will visit outback stations, see the famous Cooper Creek and Lake Eyre, explore the unique Flinders Ranges and experience the indigenous perspective of fascinating Lake Mungo. A must-do trip

Southern African Insights

photo by John Tuckerman

Insights Tours boutique itinerary to discover the southern African countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique. Featuring first class sleeping and dining train travel over 12 days from Walvis Bay, Namibia to Pretoria, South Africa aboard the Shongololo train. In Botswana we’ll visit the Okavango Delta and in Zimbabwe the truly awesome Victoria Falls. The historic and cultural highlights of South Africa will be experienced during our visits to Capetown and Johannesburg. Some of the itinerary will be linked with chartered private aircraft flights allowing us to make the most efficient use of our time. The final destination will be a 2 night stay on the remote but gorgeous coastline of Mozambique

 

Madagascar Insights

Adventure to this fabled land of the emblematic baobab trees, lush rainforest, exotic fauna, diverse cultural experiences. See many species of lemurs, chameleons and other fauna and flora found nowhere else on the planet. A special highlight is travelling on a rare Michelin railcar. We link the diverse regions by chartered flights to ensure you make the most of your time and forego pesky airline procedures.

There will be comprehensive insights with our specialised local guides in many regions of the island of Madagascar, including visits to many national parks and reserves: Ranomafana, Isalo, Tsingyde Bemaraha, Mantadia, Ankaranana and Montagned d’Ambre. On the east coast, we have a restful 2 night interlude at the beautiful Isle Sainte Marie during the time when the humpback whales are birthing.