HTI → MEL

Whitsunday Passage

Breathtaking views of the turquoise Coral Sea and the dense greenery of Whitsunday Island immediately after takeoff.

K'gari (Fraser Island)

The world's largest sand island, visible with its unique perched lakes and vast golden dunes as you fly south along the Queensland coast.

Gold Coast Skyline

A stunning perspective of the Surfers Paradise skyscrapers meeting the long stretch of white sand beaches.

Byron Bay & Cape Byron

Spot the easternmost point of the Australian mainland and its historic lighthouse perched on the cliff edge.

Sydney Basin

On coastal flight paths, you may see the sprawling Sydney suburbs and the Pacific coastline before turning inland toward Victoria.

Great Dividing Range

Continuous views of Australia's most substantial mountain range, featuring rugged escarpments and dense eucalyptus forests.

Glass House Mountains

Distinctive volcanic plugs rising sharply from the Sunshine Coast hinterland plains.

Victorian Alps

During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the distance as you cross the border into Victoria.

Murray-Darling Basin

The intricate patterns of Australia's most important agricultural and river system as you descend toward Melbourne.

Melbourne City Approach

If landing from the north on Runway 16, you will see the Melbourne CBD and Port Phillip Bay to the west (right) of the flight path.