Day Trips with Altitude
There’s something unforgettable about that first rush of take-off - the soft lift as the ground falls away, the shimmer of light across the wings, and the feeling that adventure has just begun. This summer, Australian Air Safaris brings that sense of wonder back with Day Trips with Altitude - five extraordinary one-day air tours from Melbourne that elevate a single day into something remarkable.
These journeys combine the thrill of flight with the richness of local discovery, unfolding some of Australia’s most beautiful destinations in comfort, style and ease. Each experience captures the very essence of what our guests love most - breathtaking views, seamless travel, exceptional food and wine, and the genuine warmth of our pilots and hosts who make every flight feel personal.
Whether you’re returning to the skies with us or taking your first Australian Air Safaris adventure, these new itineraries promise a perfect balance of indulgence, exploration and airborne joy.
Fly north into Victoria’s King Valley, where rolling vineyards and mountain views set the scene for a day steeped in family heritage and flavour. Touch down beside the vines at Brown Brothers for a guided tasting and long, relaxed lunch at Patricia’s Table, where each course tells a story of place and season. Between sips and laughter, you’ll feel the true generosity of country hospitality before a scenic flight home across golden afternoon skies.
Few views compare to tracing the Great Ocean Road from above. Watch as the coastline unfurls beneath you - surf towns, forests and sweeping beaches giving way to the dramatic limestone towers of the Twelve Apostles. After a gourmet picnic overlooking the wild Southern Ocean, return across the bay as Melbourne’s skyline rises on the horizon. One of Australia’s great landscapes, experienced in its most breathtaking form.
From $860 per adult | Departing 12 Jan, 11 Feb & 31 Mar 2026
Trade city streets for alpine air on this full-day escape into Tasmania’s high country. From your first glimpse of Cradle Mountain’s jagged peaks to the quiet paths that wind around Dove Lake, it’s a day immersed in nature’s drama and detail. Enjoy a refined Tasmanian lunch, meet the conservationists protecting the island’s famous devils, and fly home as the afternoon light stretches long across the landscape.
From $1,650 per adult | Departing 21 Jan, 8 Feb & 18 Mar 2026
A quick flight across Bass Strait reveals an island where wild coastlines meet remarkable produce. Guided by locals who know every story and ingredient, you’ll taste, forage and dine your way through a five-course celebration of King Island’s harvest. The air is salty, the flavours fresh, and the sense of place unforgettable - capped off with a visit to the island’s famous cheese makers before returning to Melbourne by late afternoon.
From $1,350 per adult | Departing 14 Jan, 6 Feb & 15 Mar 2026
See Victoria’s northeast through a lens of creativity and culture. From vibrant silo murals and country town stories to wine tasting and lunch at the grand All Saints Estate, this is a journey rich in colour and character. The day closes in Glenrowan, where the legend of Ned Kelly lives on. Step into the very place where Australia’s most famous bushranger made his final stand and feel the history that shaped a nation - a fitting finale to a day laced with the stories, spirit and taste of regional Victoria.
From $1,275 per adult | Departing 28 Jan, 18 Feb & 25 Mar 2026
Welcome aboard...
These five Day Trips with Altitude bring together everything Australian Air Safaris stands for - exceptional hospitality, effortless travel, and the thrill of seeing the world from a new perspective. Each flight is more than a journey between places. It’s a moment to reconnect with the joy of exploration itself.
Because some adventures don’t need a suitcase - just a window seat and a sense of wonder!