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ONG → DMD
Which side of the plane to sit from Mornington Island Airport (Mornington Island) to Doomadgee Airport (Doomadgee)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the intricate Wellesley Islands archipelago and the complex, vein-like structures of the Nicholson River delta during the approach to the mainland.
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Gununa Settlement
Bird's eye view of the main community on Mornington Island immediately after departure.
Forsyth Island
Part of the Wellesley group, featuring pristine white sandbars and shallow turquoise reefs.
Nicholson River Delta
A sprawling network of tidal creeks and mangrove forests where the river meets the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Crystalline Salt Pans
Geometric white and pink crusts formed by evaporated seawater on the coastal fringes.
Gulf Savannah
The transition into the rugged, ochre-colored landscapes of the remote Queensland outback.
Sit on the left for the best view of the coastline transition. Mid-morning flights are ideal as the high sun angle highlights the turquoise water clarity and the contrasting colors of the salt pans. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the island chain formation.
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Gulf of Carpentaria
The vast, open expanse of the shallow gulf stretching toward the horizon.
Remote Coastlines
Unspoiled and inaccessible sandy stretches along the western edges of the island group.
Doomadgee Plains
Expansive flatlands and dry grasslands typical of the Carpentaria tropical savanna.
Doomadgee Township
The isolated community layout becomes visible during the final descent into DMD.
The right side is better for spotting marine life such as dugongs or large sea turtles in the shallow waters near Mornington Island. During the dry season (May-Oct), watch for the distinct dust trails of vehicles on the Savannah Way far below.
Book Hotels in DoomadgeeDistance: 147 km (91 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: ONG (-16.662500381469727, 139.17799377441406)
Arrival: DMD (-17.9403, 138.82200600000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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