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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the intricate river systems and the mesmerizing, multicolored salt pans that define the Gulf Country landscape as you approach Normanton.

Right Side Highlights
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Forsyth Island

One of the smaller Wellesley Islands, offering views of surrounding coral reefs and clear tidal channels.

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Norman River Meanders

Incredible bird's-eye view of the river's tight, serpentine loops as it winds through the flat outback terrain.

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Geometric Salt Pans

Natural salt flats creating stunning white, orange, and ochre patterns that look like abstract art from above.

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Mutton Hole Wetlands

A vast conservation area where you might spot large crocodiles or bird flocks near the water's edge during descent.

Choose this side for the best views of the salt pans. Late afternoon flights are spectacular as the low sun accentuates the textures of the riverbanks and turns the salt flats into a shimmering mirror.

Left Side Highlights
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Denham Island

Visible shortly after takeoff, featuring rugged coastlines and pristine sandy beaches just off Mornington Island.

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Gulf of Carpentaria

An expansive view of the shallow, turquoise waters that separate the Wellesley Islands from the mainland.

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Karumba Port

The industrial and fishing hub at the mouth of the Norman River, known for its barramundi and prawn fleets.

Look for the distinct 'color line' where the brown river water meets the blue Gulf. Morning flights provide the best lighting to avoid glare from the water's surface.

Top Activities in Normanton
Route Information

Distance: 231 km (144 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 23 min

Departure: ONG (-16.662500381469727, 139.17799377441406)

Arrival: NTN (-17.684089999999998, 141.069664)

Route Type: Domestic

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