ULP → CTL

Quilpie Opal Fields

Aerial views of the rugged, pale-colored digging sites where the famous Boulder Opal is sourced just outside the town.

Bulloo River Channels

Observe the classic 'Channel Country' landscape with intricate, dry riverbeds that transform into a green web after rain.

Western Railway Line

The historic rail corridor runs parallel to the flight path, appearing as a sharp, straight line through the wild scrub.

Ward River Floodplains

As you approach Charleville, look for the denser clusters of eucalyptus trees marking the path of the Ward River.

Mulga Scrublands

Vast, textured expanses of Mulga trees create a unique 'stippled' effect across the semi-arid landscape.

Paroo River Headwaters

View the northernmost reaches of the Paroo River, an ecologically significant system that flows toward the Murray-Darling.

Cooladdi Township

Spot one of Australia's smallest towns; look for the lone roadhouse and rail siding standing isolated in the vast plains.

Charleville Cosmos Centre

During the final descent, look for the white domes of the observatory located on the southwestern edge of the airport.