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Fox Helicopter Services
Airport Hughenden, Hughenden, QLD
Fox Helicopters operate a selection of scenic flights to Porcupine Gorge and White Mountains National Park. Their experienced pilots will share their knowledge of these largely unseen regions and ensure a safe, comfortable journey. Flights range from 45 mins to two hours with departures from Torrens Creek, Hughenden and Porcupine Gorge Camping Ground. You’ll discover sections of Whites Mountain National Park previously seen only by pilots and National Park rangers. Porcupine Gorge, more than 500 million years in the making is affectionately known as Australia’s Little Grand Canyon. Ensure you make time to join one of these exclusive adventure flights as you drive the Overlander’s Way.
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Porcupine Gorge Scenic Flight from Hughenden
Picture yourself soaring over towering cliffs of coloured sandstone, pockets of vine forest and deep permanent waterholes of Porcupine Gorge National Park; a spectacular canyon carved into the earth over millions of years. This awesome gorge is located just 60 km north of Hughenden by road. See it from the air to fully appreciate its majesty. Includes light refreshment.
General Facilities:
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet Air Private Tour Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
White Mountain National Park Scenic Flight
Experience a scenic flight over the magnificent White Mountains National Park. This 40-minute tour offers aerial views over the red Outback Desert Uplands, dramatic escarpments and gorges. Follow the spring fed Flinders River, the longest river in Queensland. Appreciate this incredible environment with a short remote landing in the river gorge. Enjoy exclusive views of a true remote wilderness within White Mountain National Park, rarely shared with other visitors. Your flight will call in to the remote Torrens Creek Exchange Hotel; a classic Aussie pub. Includes complimentary beverage at the Torrens Creek Exchange Hotel.
General Facilities:
Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Porcupine Gorge Scenic Flight from Porcupine Gorge Camping Ground
Depart from the Porcupine Gorge Camping Ground helipad on a spectacularly scenic adventure flight over Australiau2019s little Grand Canyon. Witness the incredible contrast between towering cliffs of vibrantly coloured sandstone and the sparsely wooded, dry flat plains of the Savannah landscape. These sedimentary rocks, more than 500 million years in the making were carved out by Porcupine Creek, a meandering string of clear pools. They fly to the upper end of the basalt capped sandstone rock formation, an area only seen from the sky. Then itu2019s a final sweep of the canyon as your return to the landing pad. Includes complimentary water.
General Facilities:
Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Porcupine Gorge & Whites Mountain National Park Scenic Flight
Join their popular extended scenic flight to both Porcupine Gorge and Whites Mountain National Park. Departing Hughenden, youu2019ll follow Porcupine Gorgeu2019s spectacular canyon, soaring over towering sandstone cliffs and deep permanent waterholes. Next youu2019ll enter the rugged wilderness of Whites Mountain National Park with its white sandstone bluffs and gorges. Enjoy a 40-minute remote river gorge stop where you are treated to Wine and cheese (non-alcoholic beverages also available). Truly a feast for the senses, this one hour scenic flight will introduce you to two of Outback Queenslandu2019s secret u2018jewels.u2019 Includes complimentary beverage at the Torrens Creek Exchange Hotel.
General Facilities:
Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Experience a scenic flight over the magnificent White Mountains National Park. This 40-minute tour o...
Depart from the Porcupine Gorge Camping Ground helipad on a spectacularly scenic adventure flight ov...
Join their popular extended scenic flight to both Porcupine Gorge and Whites Mountain National Park....