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Bush Walker Flights to Melaleuca
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking views of ancient landscapes as you fly to Melaleuca, the gateway to the South Coast Track.
- Embark on a unique adventure with Par Avion's drop-off service, connecting you to pristine wilderness and untouched beauty.
- Arrange convenient food drops to sustain your journey, ensuring you stay energised while exploring Bathurst Harbour.
- Discover the only runway in the south-west wilderness area, enhancing your bushwalking experience with seamless transport options.
Walkers taking the South Coast Track, which goes from Scotts Peak Dam to Cockle Creek, are walking landscapes formed between 200 million and one billion years ago. Par Avion operates a drop-off and pick-up service for bushwalkers into Melaleuca landing strip; they can also make pre-arranged food drops. Melaleuca is the only runway in the south-west wilderness area. The flight to the landing strip at Melaleuca takes around 50 minutes.
Per Person one way Bathurst Harbour/Melaleuca to Cambridge $250. Per Person one way Cambridge to Bathurst Harbour/Melaleuca $300. Per Person Cambridge to Bathurst Harbour/Melaleuca and return $500. Allowance of 20 kg per person for backpack. Excess above the 20 kg is charged at $5.50 per kg. Food drops into Bathurst Harbour/Melaleuca can be arranged at $5.50 per kg (minimum charge $15.00).
Itinerary highlights
Cambridge
Melaleuca
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Sevice Activity
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Operation information
Par Avion
Par Avion provides air-based tours from Cambridge Airport, in Tasmania’s south.
Par Avion has a fleet of aircraft which provide guests with the most unique travel experiences to some of the most remote locations in Tasmania such as the southwest wilderness area and the majestic east coast.
Par Avion is mainly known for its full-day and overnight tours to Melaleuca, in the remote Southwest National Park, Tasmania’s largest and most remote national park. The area is world heritage listed and covers approximately 20 per cent of the island.
The area is only accessible on foot, by boat, or by air, when you fly in you know you are entering an ancient Jurassic world. Bathurst Harbour, which opens into Port Davey is larger than the Sydney harbour.
Par Avion also provides experiences to Tasmania’s east coast, namely Wineglass Bay and Maria Island. Maria Island, is known for its wide variety of animals is only a short flight from Hobart.
Par Avion also provide customised tours, from 1 person to 30 people, and can provide a customised product to suit almost any budget or need.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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