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OOL → NTL
Which side of the plane to sit from Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta) to Newcastle Airport (Newcastle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the iconic East Coast shoreline, featuring the turquoise waters of the Tasman Sea, white sandy beaches, and the famous Cape Byron Lighthouse.
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Byron Bay & Cape Byron
The most easterly point of mainland Australia, featuring the iconic white lighthouse and turquoise surf breaks.
Solitary Islands
A chain of islands and reefs off the coast of Coffs Harbour visible as you track south.
Port Macquarie
The scenic confluence of the Hastings River and the Pacific Ocean with its distinct breakwalls.
Port Stephens
A massive natural harbor often referred to as the 'Blue Water Paradise' just before arrival.
Stockton Sand Dunes
The largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching toward Newcastle.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Pacific. During winter and spring (June–November), keep a sharp eye on the water for migrating humpback whales which are often visible from flight altitudes.
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Mount Warning (Wollumbin)
The spectacular central plug of an ancient shield volcano rising sharply from the Tweed Valley.
Lamington National Park
Densely forested ridges and high-altitude rainforests of the Great Dividing Range.
Barrington Tops
Rugged wilderness and high plateaus that form part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage area.
Hunter Valley Vineyards
The patchwork of green vineyards and wineries visible inland as the plane begins its descent into NTL.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers superior views of the dramatic mountain escarpments and the lush green hinterland of the New South Wales north coast.
Book Hotels in NewcastleDistance: 539 km (335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: OOL (-28.1644001007, 153.505004883)
Arrival: NTL (-32.794998168945305, 151.83399963378906)
Route Type: Domestic
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