- Day Trips
- Geraldton
- Abrolhos Islands Flyover Scenic Tour
Abrolhos Islands Flyover Scenic Tour
- Geraldton
- English
- 90 minutes (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 14 days of travel date
- 24 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. A detailed talk on the Abrolhos Islands before departure
- 2. Scenic overfly of the three main groups of the Abrolhos Islands - The Pelseart, Easter and Wallabi groups
- 3. Overfly Basile Island and Webbie Hayes' fort
- 4. Viewing Batavia's shipwreck
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. A detailed talk on the Abrolhos Islands before departure
- 2. Scenic overfly of the three main groups of the Abrolhos Islands - The Pelseart, Easter and Wallabi groups
- 3. Overfly Basile Island and Webbie Hayes' fort
- 4. Viewing Batavia's shipwreck
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
Destination | Geraldton |
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Depature point | ● Departs: daily, all year round Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December), New Year's Day (01 January) ● Departure Point: Geraldton Airport (Address: Gordon Garratt Drive, Moonyoonooka, WA 6532) ● Departure Time: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 Departure times are reference only and subject to availability. Precise departure time will be advised in your booking confirmation email. ● Total Tour Duration: 90 minutes (approx,) |
Address | Gordon Garratt Drive, Geraldton Airport, Moonyoonooka WA 6532 |
How to get there | ● By Car Located approximately 415km north of Perth City, takes about 4 hours 40 minutes. ● By Public Transport Please check the TransWA timetables (https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/) for more details to plan your trip. ● By Air Please check flight details on Qantas and Virgin Australia to Geraldton |
Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. |
Check-in requirements | Please ensure you arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow enough time to check in. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred. If you are not familiar with the area or travelling on a weekend or local public holidays / school holidays, please make sure you've checked your timetable or driving route beforehand, and allow extra travelling time for unexpected delays to ensure you do not miss your check in |
What to bring/wear | ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required) ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Comfortable walking shoes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Drinking water, snacks ● Umbrella / raincoat if rains ● Camera ● Money / credit card for optional purchases |
Other info | ● Minimum booking of 2 passengers. Tours may not proceed if minimum number is not met. ● Luggage Limit: maximum 5 kg per person. ● Drone is not allowed to take in the aeroplanes |
2 Overview
Abrolhos Islands Flyover Scenic Tour
The Tour
Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. Itineraries may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence, be swapped around, or in rare circumstances be replaced by other best suited items to suit times & conditions.
- Before departure your pilot will provided you with a detailed talk on the Abrolhos Islands including the history and information on the fishing industry as it is today.
- Depart Geraldton at a time of your choosing, overflying this beautiful city and then tracking for an extended scenic overfly of the three main groups of the Abrolhos Islands- The Pelseart, Easter and Wallabi groups.
- En route the pilot will point out the pearl farms, the historic church on Basile Island, the brightly coloured fisherman camps, marine life including sharks, manta rays, dolphins and migratory whales (in season) and some of the shipwrecks for example - The Zeewijk (1727) and the famous Batavia (1629). And will also overfly Webbie Hayes' fort, the oldest European building in Australia.
- Upon viewing the Batavia's shipwreck site, the pilot departs overhead Beacon and Traitors Islands to return to Geraldton.
Upon viewing the Batavia's shipwreck site, the pilot departs overhead Beacon and Traitors Islands to return to Geraldton.
The Overfly Scenic Tour is perfect opportunity for those who would like to experience the beautiful Abrolhos Islands, but are time restricted.
The beautiful aerial scenic flight includes overflying the fascinating islands in the Pelsaert Group, the Easter Group and the Wallabi Group.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 13 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.