CNS → AUU

Barron Gorge National Park

Aerial views of steep ravines and dense rainforest canopy immediately after departing Cairns.

Great Dividing Range

A close-up look at the rugged northern peaks of Australia's primary mountain range.

Mitchell River Basin

Complex patterns of river systems and seasonal floodplains stretching across the peninsula.

Archer River Delta

Intricate networks of mangroves and silt-laden waterways approaching Aurukun.

Gulf of Carpentaria

The vast, shimmering horizon where the Cape York Peninsula meets the sea.

Coral Sea Fringes

Glances of the turquoise waters and reef structures near the Cairns coastline.

Northern Beaches

Views of the golden sands of Palm Cove and Ellis Beach during the initial climb.

Daintree Boundary

Views looking north toward the ancient wilderness of the Daintree Rainforest.

Cape York Savanna

Expansive vistas of the red-earthed tropical savanna that defines the interior.

Archer Bay

The broad estuary where the river meets the Gulf, visible just before touchdown.