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MEL → BWT
Which side of the plane to sit from Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne) to Wynyard Airport (Burnie)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Table Cape during the final approach into Wynyard, along with the scenic Bellarine Peninsula during departure.
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Geelong & Bellarine
The industrial port of Geelong and the winding coast of the Bellarine Peninsula.
Table Cape
A massive, flat-topped volcanic plug that dominates the landscape adjacent to Wynyard Airport.
Fossil Bluff
Beautiful sandstone cliffs and turquoise waters visible just before touchdown.
Tasmanian Farmland
The striking contrast of rich red volcanic soil and lush green paddocks near the coast.
Bass Highway Coast
The winding road following the rugged rocky shoreline of Northwest Tasmania.
The right side is the 'money shot' for this route. As the plane descends into Wynyard, the aircraft usually banks toward Table Cape, offering an unparalleled view of the plateau and its tulip farms (if visiting in October). Late afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the red cliffs.
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Melbourne CBD
Glittering views of the city skyline and the Yarra River immediately after takeoff.
Mornington Peninsula
The elegant curve of Port Phillip Bay's eastern coastline and its many beaches.
Phillip Island
Aerial perspective of the rugged coastline and the famous Grand Prix circuit.
The Bass Strait
The vast expanse of blue water connecting mainland Australia to Tasmania.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct sunlight glare over the Bass Strait. Keep an eye out for the white-crested waves of the 'Back Beach' on Phillip Island shortly after leaving the Victorian coast.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 378 km (235 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Arrival: BWT (-40.9989013671875, 145.7310028076172)
Route Type: Domestic
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