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Southern Cross Seaplanes -Sydney
Description :
Southern Cross Seaplanes is Sydney's boutique luxury seaplane company and offers you the ultimate in indulgencesightseeing Sydney's famous Harbour and beaches from a classic Beaver aircraft. You can choose from a wide range of scenic flights and gourmet lunch packages.
Sydney Highlights
Taking off from Rose Bay, watch in awe as beautiful Sydney Harbour unveils itself beneath. Our immaculately restored, Beaver seaplane adds to the nostalgia. As we gently exit the harbour rolling swells crash against the magnificent sandstone cliffs. We fly along these cliffs at 500 feet until reaching Bondi Beach. From Bondi we head back into the harbour and climb to 1000 feet. We track all the way to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, and complete a circuit above both famous icons. Time in air 15 minutes. $160 per person. Minimum 2 adults.
Sydney Secrets
Encompassing the Sydney Highlights scenic flight, we continue north from Sydney Harbour. Our experienced pilots know this area like the back of their hand and will point out the famous beaches along the route, including Manly, Curl Curl, Avalon and the iconic Palm Beach where Australias favourite soap Home and Away is filmed. We return to the Harbour via the yachties paradise of Pittwater. Time in air 30 minutes. $225 per person. Minimum 2 adults.
Cottage Point Inn Flight & Lunch
While sitting at your table with one of Australias best wines in hand and the gentle waters of the Hawkesbury River lapping beneath you it is hard to imagine that 20 minutes ago you were in the heart of Sydney. The award winning Cottage Point Inn restaurant is renowned for offering exceptional modern Australian cuisine. Upon landing we taxi the aircraft right to the restaurants seaplane dock, where a warm welcome awaits from Cottage Point Inns friendly staff. After a leisurely 3 course la carte lunch you reboard your seaplane and return to Sydney Harbour. To top off a magical afternoon we complete a circuit of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, before landing at Rose Bay. Total tour duration 4 hours, time in air 40 minutes. $445 Per person. Minimum 2 adults (includes seaplane flights and lunch).
Jonah's Flight & Lunch
Perched high on the edge of a cliff, enjoying dramatic views of Whale Beach and the sprawling Pacific Ocean, Jonah's at Palm Beach is one of Australias most prestigious ocean retreats. Departing Sydney Harbour late morning your seaplane flight tracks north past Sydneys spectacular northern beaches before touching down in the waterway of Pittwater. Jonahs courtesy vehicle will meet you at the dock and transfer you the short distance to the restaurant. Celebrated chef Richard Purdues superbly crafted dishes integrate a strong Asian and European influence with the best of Australias fresh local produce. Enticing you to leave such a stunning location is difficult, but the prospect of a glorious afternoon seaplane flight back to Rose Bay, encompassing a Sydney Harbour circuit in front of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House does it for most! Total tour duration 4 hours, time in air 40 minutes. $465 Per person. Minimum 2 adults (includes flights and lunch).
Romantic Picnic
A seaplane flight along Sydneys exquisite northern beaches sets the scene for a truly special day. Your pilot picks out a beautiful secluded beach, accessible only by seaplane or boat, and drops you complete with delicious picnic, Australian wine, beach rug and umbrella. From here you are left to your own devices to relish in the beautiful natural setting, tranquillity and isolation. Bring a beach towel as swimming in the clear blue water is a must. The arrival of our Beaver seaplane signifies it is time to return to civilisation. We try to make the transition a little easier by flying a lap of Sydney Harbour before landing in Rose Bay. Total tour duration 4 hours, time in air 40 minutes. $370 Per person. Minimum 2 adults (includes flights, picnic and wine).
Departs
Daily from Rose Bay, Sydney