The approach typically features a stunning perspective of the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline and the long stretch of golden sand beaches along the right side of the aircraft.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking Queensland coastline, including the world's largest sand island and the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline during the descent into Coolangatta.
The left side provides unparalleled views of the Great Barrier Reef's outer structures and the stunning turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Islands during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior view of the Australian coastline, including the Great Barrier Reef and the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline during the descent into Gold Coast Airport.
The left side provides the most iconic views during the descent, featuring the stunning white sand beaches of the Queensland coast and the dramatic high-rise skyline of Surfers Paradise as you approach Gold Coast Airport.
The right side offers a superior mix of the Australian Alps mid-flight and the iconic surf beaches of the Gold Coast during the final approach.
The right side offers a spectacular coastal journey, featuring the pristine beaches of Northern NSW, the iconic Byron Bay lighthouse, and a dramatic aerial view of the Gold Coast shoreline upon descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular, near-constant views of the Australian coastline, including the white sands of the Central Coast, the dramatic Cape Byron, and the iconic Gold Coast skyline during the descent.
The right side offers an unrivaled coastal panorama, featuring the iconic Cape Byron, numerous marine parks, and the shimmering Gold Coast skyline during the approach.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the Australian coastline upon arrival, featuring Australia's easternmost point at Cape Byron and the spectacular volcanic peaks of the Gold Coast hinterland.
The right side offers a superior view of the Australian interior's dramatic salt lakes, the rugged MacDonnell Ranges, and a spectacular aerial perspective of the Gold Coast skyline during the final approach.
While both sides offer distinct views, the right side is preferred for its immediate perspective of the Adelaide Hills upon departure and the stunning coastal panorama of Northern New South Wales and the Pacific Ocean during the descent into the Gold Coast.
The right side offers a superior view of the New Zealand coastline upon departure and a spectacular front-row seat to the iconic Gold Coast skyline and beaches during the final approach into Coolangatta.