Passengers will see the island's lush interior, characterized by rolling green pastures and the iconic Norfolk Island Pines, before the aircraft turns out over the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
The left side offers a front-row seat to one of the world's most spectacular arrivals. As the flight approaches Sydney from the northeast, passengers on the left are typically treated to panoramic views of the Northern Beaches and, crucially, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the final approach descent.
The right side is slightly superior as it provides a direct view of the historic Kingston convict ruins upon departure and a magnificent panorama of Moreton Island's sand dunes during the approach to Brisbane.
The left side offers a more diverse range of maritime scenery, including the rugged Great Barrier Island and the iconic volcanic cones of the Hauraki Gulf during the final approach into Auckland.