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AUU → CUQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Aurukun Airport (Aurukun) to Coen Airport (Coen)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the intricate Archer River system and the diverse ecosystems of Oyala Thumotang National Park as you traverse the Cape York Peninsula.
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Archer River Basin
Exquisite views of the winding Archer River and its complex network of seasonal tributaries and floodplains.
Oyala Thumotang National Park
A vast expanse of remote wilderness featuring riverine gallery forests and open grasslands.
Wetland Panoramas
Detailed views of the coastal wetlands transitioning into the interior savanna near the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Great Dividing Range Foothills
The terrain becomes more rugged and elevated as you approach the Coen region from the west.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. This side provides the best angle for spotting the silver glint of the Archer River. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from Aurukun for the best aerial shots of the river bends.
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Cape York Savanna
Classic Australian outback landscapes characterized by scattered eucalypts and golden grasses.
Remote Billabongs
Small, secluded waterholes that serve as vital life sources for local wildlife and bird species.
Coen River Valley
Dramatic views of the river valley as the flight descends toward the Coen airstrip.
The right side is ideal for observing the scale of the peninsula's cattle stations and remote tracks. During the dry season (May-October), look for smoke from controlled burns or dust trails from vehicles on the Peninsula Developmental Road near Coen.
Book Hotels in CoenDistance: 157 km (98 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: AUU (-13.354067, 141.72065)
Arrival: CUQ (-13.761133, 143.113311)
Route Type: Domestic
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