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ULP → WNR
Which side of the plane to sit from Quilpie Airport (Quilpie) to Windorah Airport (Windorah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the iconic 'braided' river systems and expansive channel country patterns that characterize the transition between Quilpie and Windorah.
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Braided Channels
The quintessential 'Channel Country' view featuring thousands of interconnected dry river beds that look like tree branches.
Outback Homesteads
Glimpses of incredibly remote cattle stations and their airstrips, highlighting the isolation of Queensland's interior.
The Grey Range
Ancient, low-lying rocky ridges and mesas that provide the only significant elevation changes in the region.
Ephemeral Salt Pans
Small, bright white dry lake beds that provide a stark, beautiful contrast against the deep ochre soils.
Sit on the right to witness the complex convergence of the Barcoo and Thomson rivers. This side is particularly spectacular during the late afternoon when the low sun angle casts long shadows across the intricate network of dry channels, emphasizing their depth.
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Red Sand Ridges
Parallel linear dunes appearing in vibrant shades of orange and red as you approach the edge of the Simpson Desert.
Remote Bore Holes
Small, isolated green oases surrounding livestock watering points, visible as distinct dots in the arid landscape.
Gibber Plains
Vast stretches of 'desert pavement' where ironstone pebbles create a shimmering, polished surface reflecting the sunlight.
Lower Cooper Floodplain
The expansive, flat basins that form the southern reach of the Cooper Creek system, showing ancient silt deposits.
Choose the left side for better views of the distinct red dunes during the final descent. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing higher contrast and making the desert textures easier to photograph without sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for AustraliaDistance: 207 km (129 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: ULP (-26.612199783325195, 144.2530059814453)
Arrival: WNR (-25.41309928894043, 142.66700744628906)
Route Type: Domestic
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