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8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers an unparalleled perspective of the dramatic Strzelecki Peaks immediately after takeoff and a superior view of the rugged Cape Portland coastline and the famous Barnbougle sand dunes.

Right Side Highlights
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Strzelecki Peaks

The massive granite peaks of the Strzelecki National Park, which are the most iconic landmark on Flinders Island.

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Outer Furneaux Islands

Clear views of Badger, Mount Chappell, and Kangaroo Islands, famous for their migratory bird colonies.

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Cape Portland

The northeastern tip of Tasmania, easily identifiable by the large-scale wind farm turbines spinning near the coast.

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Barnbougle Dunes

Look for the distinctive emerald green fairways of world-renowned golf courses carved into the coastal sand dunes.

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Tamar Valley Entrance

As the plane descends toward Launceston, you will see the mouth of the Tamar River and the first of the region's vineyards.

The right side is exceptional for afternoon departures as the setting sun illuminates the granite faces of the Strzelecki Range. Have your camera ready within the first 3 minutes of takeoff, as the plane usually banks toward the south, providing a perfect frame of the mountains against the sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Lady Barron

Aerial view of the southern port of Flinders Island and the complex reef systems of the Furneaux Group.

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Cape Barren Island

Dramatic views of the rugged, mountainous interior and remote coastal bays of Tasmania's second-largest island.

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Banks Strait

Observe the churning whitecaps where the Bass Strait meets the Tasman Sea in a narrow, high-current corridor.

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Mt William National Park

Stunning vistas of white sand beaches and the northernmost lichen-covered granite boulders of the Bay of Fires.

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Mount Cameron

A prominent granite massif that stands out against the surrounding low-lying coastal plains.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Watch closely about 10 minutes into the flight for the abandoned airstrips on the smaller islands of the Furneaux Group. During winter, look for whale migrations in the deeper blue waters of the Tasman Sea.

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Route Information

Distance: 174 km (108 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 17 min

Departure: FLS (-40.0917015076, 147.992996216)

Arrival: LST (-41.54529953, 147.214004517)

Route Type: Domestic

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