Sydney Flying is travelling to Longreach, Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Torres Straits, Townsville, Lightning Ridge, Dubbo, etc

Members update:

June and July will be busy, yet fun and filled with great culture, parks, tablelands, inland and coastal. Special focus for a week will be some island hoping including Torres Straights.

  Departing Sydney for and arriving late afternoon for dinner in Longreach.
Things to see and do: Visitors to Longreach can easily imagine what life was like for Australia’s pioneers thanks to the range of authentic experiences on offer. Visitors can ride in a galloping Cobb & Co stagecoach, gently cruise along our river and look up in awe at a canopy of stars; surrounded by the timeless landscape that inspired Australia’s iconic bush poets. They can enhance their understanding further at the world-class museums, Qantas Founders Museum and Australian Stockmen’s Hall of Fame, dedicated to the stories that forged the region’s place in Australia’s history. https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/longreach/  
Departing Longreach for arrival in Cairns then to the beautiful Atherton Tablelands for a few days.
Atherton Tablelands has breathtaking waterfalls, scenic vistas at every turn, impressive lakes, lush rainforest and rugged outback, a visit to this region promises to be one of great contrast, beauty and exploration.  
Departing Atherton for a week in Cairns

Next stage after Cairns, will include Torres Straight Islands. Horn Island, Thursday Island, etc. Then to Townsville and Magnetic Island. After a week of Island hoping we shall begin an inland trek to maybe Charleville or Roma, or Walgett, then continue to Dubbo.

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Northern Peninsula and Torres Straight Islands

The most Northern Tip of mainland Australia is the Northern Peninsula and Bamaga. Very friendly locals that also hosted us for dinner at the Fishermans Club. Best burger and fish and chips we have had so far. On the drive back from the Northern Peninsula our driver wanted to show us a World War Plane […]

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Atherton Tablelands

We flew into Mareeba, locked up the aircraft for 6 days, hired a car and began exploring the beautiful Atherton Tablelands. About 1 hour drive from Cairns Airport for those using normal flights. Full of rich colours, from the great soils to the abundance of lush landscapes, farms, forests, and waterfalls. The area has QLD’s […]

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Longreach QLD

17 June 2021 we began this trip from the Countryside of Regional NSW then into Longreach QLD which is known as the heart of Queensland’s outback. We stayed 2 nights and spent time in town seeing much of the history still on display with old cobb and co horse drawn carriages and old trucks. The […]

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