ISA → JCK

Mount Isa Mines

The iconic lead and copper smelter stacks dominate the skyline immediately after takeoff from ISA.

Selwyn Ranges

Rugged, spinifex-covered hills and folded rock layers that showcase the region's geological complexity.

Mary Kathleen Site

The remnants of the famous abandoned uranium mine, notable for its bright turquoise tailings dam visible from altitude.

Cloncurry River Bed

A wide, sandy riverbed lined with hardy ghost gums, typically dry but striking in its serpentine path.

Outback Cattle Stations

Look for the tiny dots of cattle and winding dirt tracks belonging to some of Australia's largest pastoral holdings.

Lake Moondarra

A rare expanse of blue water in the arid landscape, visible shortly after takeoff if the plane tracks north.

Argylla Ranges

Ancient, weathered rock formations featuring deep ochre and red hues characteristic of the Outback.

Barkly Highway

The long, lonely ribbon of bitumen that serves as the primary transport artery across Northwest Queensland.

Mitchell Grass Downs

Vast, open plains that define the approach into Julia Creek, shimmering with golden grass during the dry season.