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MELHBA

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior view of the Melbourne CBD upon departure and the iconic Mount Wellington and Hobart city skyline during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Melbourne Skyline

Catch views of the Yarra River and the CBD skyscrapers shortly after departing MEL southwards.

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Mornington Peninsula

Look down at the golden beaches of Sorrento and Portsea as you leave the Victorian coast.

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Bass Strait

Observe the vast blue waters separating mainland Australia from the island of Tasmania.

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Great Lake

View the massive alpine lake in the Central Highlands as you fly over the heart of Tasmania.

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Mount Wellington

The most dramatic highlight; witness the sheer scale of kunanyi as the plane aligns for landing.

Choose the left side for the best photography of Hobart and the Derwent River. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the Tasmanian mountains, though you may face some sun glare over the Bass Strait.

Right Side Highlights
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Bellarine Peninsula

See the western edge of Port Phillip Bay and the city of Geelong in the distance.

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Otway Coastline

On clear days, the rugged edge of the Great Ocean Road is visible to the far west.

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Cradle Mountain

Look west to see the jagged peaks of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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Lake St Clair

Spot the deep blue waters of Australia's deepest lake nestled in the southern highlands.

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Seven Mile Beach

Enjoy a low-altitude view of the expansive white sands right before the wheels touch the tarmac.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a broader view of Tasmania's wild western interior and the unique coastal geometry near the airport.

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Route Information

Distance: 617 km (383 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min

Departure: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)

Arrival: HBA (-42.836101532, 147.50999450700002)

Route Type: Domestic

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