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NTL → BNK
Which side of the plane to sit from Newcastle Airport (Newcastle) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (Ballina Byron Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an uninterrupted panoramic view of the New South Wales coastline, featuring turquoise bays, white sand dunes, and the iconic Cape Byron.
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Port Stephens
The massive blue expanse of the bay and the towering volcanic peaks of Tomaree and Yacaaba.
Myall Lakes
One of the largest freshwater lake systems in the state, separated from the sea by narrow dunes.
Solitary Islands
A chain of islands and reefs stretching north from Coffs Harbour, visible in the deep blue Tasman Sea.
Cape Byron
The iconic white lighthouse on Australia's easternmost point, often visible during the descent into Ballina.
The Tasman Sea
Deep blue ocean vistas; during winter months (June-Nov), look for whale breaches along the coast.
The right side is superior for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Pacific. Request a window seat away from the wing to clearly see the surf breaks at Crescent Head and Seal Rocks. During the descent into Ballina, the aircraft often tracks just offshore, offering a perfect view of the Richmond River mouth.
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Barrington Tops
Distant views of the rugged, sub-tropical rainforest plateau of the Great Dividing Range.
Hunter Hinterland
Lush green dairy country and rolling hills immediately north of Newcastle.
Macleay River Meanders
The dramatic, winding loops of the Macleay River near the town of Kempsey.
Richmond Range
Dense forest canopies and volcanic ridges as you approach the Northern Rivers region.
Sit here on late afternoon flights to watch the sun set behind the Great Dividing Range. It offers a better view of the inland agricultural patterns and the vast river systems of the Mid-North Coast.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 470 km (292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: NTL (-32.794998168945305, 151.83399963378906)
Arrival: BNK (-28.8339004517, 153.56199646)
Route Type: Domestic
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