Awesome air adventures Need a break? At Sky Expdeitions we specialise in private air adventure tours & charter from Sydney. Let an experienced "bush pilot" show you an Australia that most travelers will never know. Fly in a safe well equipped twin-engine aircraft often at "flightseeing" altitudes as the spectacular scenery unfolds below. With Sky Expeditions, the journey is as important as the destination. See the coastline from a breathtaking 500 ft and discover "secret" beaches, islands and settlements. Visit remote cattle stations, aboriginal communities, salt lakes and bush camps. Flying with us will offer you a very private experience where we can cater to your personal preferences. All tours are suggestions and can be amended and paced to suit. You may like surfing, fishing, scuba diving & snorkeling, golf, bush walking, bird-watching or star gazing or sky diving to name but a few. If you have any questions, please call or contact us now to discuss your requirements. We will do our best to help. Your safety is our first priority. That means you will only fly with an experienced professional pilot in well maintained twin engine aircraft. All operations are conducted to meet and often exceed the strict requirements of the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Favourites CAPE YORK, NORTHERN QUEENSLAND 6,000km AIR TOUR SYDNEY - OUTBACK QLD - CAPE YORK / TORRES STRAIT, WHITSUNDAYS - SYDNEY This great winter escape takes you from the relative cold of wintery Sydney via outback country to the pleasant tropical climes of the north. This tour is conducted clockwise giving you a gradual "crescendo" from dry arid to the dramatic beauty of the tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Yes and you will see the amazing grandure of the reef at flight seeing altitude of just 500ft. Experience the arid outback, an aboriginal community, the famous Thursday Island, and the wild Cape York peninsula. ITINERARY GRAND AUSTRALIAN TOUR SYDNEY - LONGREACH- LAWN HILL NATIONAL PARK - KATHERINE GORGE - KAKADU NATIONAL PARK - DARWIN - KUNANURRA - BROOME - YUENDUMU - ALICE SPRINGS - ULURU -  COOBER PEDY - MARREE - LAKE EYRE - BROKEN HILL - SYDNEY  Contact us for more information about this tour. MORE DETAILS LAKE EYRE  - OUTBACK SYDNEY - BROKEN HILL - WILLIAM CREEK - INNAMINKA - BOURKE - SYDNEY In a rare display of natural splendour, Lake Eyre has filled with water! This normally dry salt lake now attracts thousands of birds and has turned the normally dry surroundings into lush havens of greenery. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.  MORE DETAILS SOUTHERN ISLANDS KING ISLAND, FLINDERS ISLAND AND TASMANIA The islands of the south are both spectacular as well as serene in their remote spledour. Situated in Bass Strait, King and Flinders Islands are rarely visited by tourists. Yet they offer the visitor a sense of discovery and a chance to "get away from it all". By aircraft  this apparently remote magic is easily accessible within hours. Why not take a break for an extended weekend? King Island is best known for its delicous cheese yet is has so much more to offer. Situated to the north west of Tasmania in Bass Straight, it offers the peace and quiet of island life. The only traffic delays will be caused by wallabies, turkeys, possums and pheasants. Flinders Island is to the north east of Tasmania in Bass Strait. It offers a holiday experience of a lifetime. Here you can get away from it all in an inspiring world of sparkling beaches, rugged ranges, abundant wildlife and flora, and clear sapphire waters. With a pleasant climate throughout the year and activities from boating, climbing, fishing, to exploring our historic sites, Flinders Island has much to offer.  Bush walkers will enjoy climbing Flinders Island's 756m peak of Mount Strzelecki. Strahan is a picturesque fishing village on the wild west coast of Tasmania. Situated on Macquarie Harbour, from here you can take a boat deep up the famous Gordon River cruise through  Tasmania's World Heritage Area. MORE DETAILS Birdsville Races Birdsville is one of Australia's most remote towns in the far SW corner of QLD. Once a year during the first week of September it is host to the Birdsville Races when the town's population jumps from 100 to 6,000! This year, the races are held on 3rd & 4th Sept. The Birdsville Races include 12 events and are a must on any outback itinerary. You will have the option to explore Bourke, another famous outback town. The Birdsville races  flight could be combined with a visit to Lake Eyre and other nearby locations. MORE DETAILS Outback Australia Tours In Australia we refer to "The Ouback" when we are talking about truly remote arid regions. There are numerous options to discover the vast outback depending on your time and budget. Call 1300 234 104 to discuss or click the link below. MORE DETAILS Weekend fly-aways from Sydney Mudgee Why not spend a romantic weekend getaway in the Mudgee region of NSW? There is much to do from wine tasting to gold panning or simply relaxing in  beautifull hilly country. MORE DETAILS Hunter Valley The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine growing regtion.First established more than 150 years ago, it is home to some 80 wineries ranging from famous labels to very small 'boutique' winemakers. The Hunter is renowned for its full-bodied white wines, 'medium weight reds' and some excellent ports. Located just minutes away from winyards, Cessnock airport is the ideal gateway to the Hunter Valley wine experience. A relatively short 30 min flight from Sydney will get you there. Travel by aircraft lets you combine the Hunter Valley with Mudgee. The flight between the two towns is  leads over spectacular rugget bushland and remote peaks. MORE DETAILS Warrumbungle The Warrumbungle National Park offers magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus and many other native fauna and flora. Opportunities exist for bushwalking, nature study, photography and rock climbing, depending on your interests and time restrictions. The Grand High Tops track is known as one of Australia's 'Great Walks'. The Warrumbungle is also home to the Siding Springs observatory, a major scientific astronomical installation. The centre is open to the public. There is also public observatory to offers the opportunity to look at the planets and stars. MORE DETAILS Lord Howe Island Lord Howe Island is a natural paradise around 800km to the north east of Sydney in the Pacific Ocean.The crystal lagoon is bordered by the world’s most southerly coral reef. The water is so clean and clear, it’s like swimming in an aquarium. Lovers find romance in the island’s secluded corners, natural beauty, luxury lodges and fine dining establishments. For adventurers, there are bushwalks and more strenuous hikes, including Mt Gower, rated as one of the world’s best day walks. MORE DETAILS Lake Mungo Lake Mungo is a fascinating and important archeological site almost 1,000km west of Australia. It is one of the seventeen lakes within the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. The comfortable 4 star bush lodge with airstrip offers a unique weekend experience. It caters only for a limited number of guests. Its management is commited to eco-sensitive  tourism. Have an experienced guide explain the unique history of this area. Skeletons dating back tens of thousands of years have been found here. Vigorous scientific debate about the findings continues to this day. A long line of sand dunes named "The Walls of China" reveal secrets of tribal life tens of thousands of years ago. You may see ashes of fires from that time or bones from animals that are long extinct. Due to the constant erosion of the dunes, each new layer laid bare by the winds reveals ancient history. Lake Mungo is also a great place to get away from it all. The magic of wide open spaces and relicts of early white settlement make it an excursion to remember. MORE DETAILS