Tales from the Skies
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…
A Guide to Our Ultimate Collection
For many guests, one journey with Australian Air Safaris is only the beginning. Our Ultimate Collection brings together our most exceptional itineraries: 11 to 16-day small-group air expeditions that venture further, stay longer and reveal Australia’s wildest corners in seamless comfort. These all-inclusive adventures invite travellers to explore with ease – from rugged outback ranges…
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in all Seasons
When word spread that Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre was flooding in 2025, the phones at Australian Air Safaris rang hot. Enquiries poured in, extra flights were scheduled, and travellers rushed to see Australia’s largest salt lake transform into a vast inland sea. But those who’ve seen the lake across the seasons will tell you that whether…
Announcing Our Newest Tours
Every year, Australian Air Safaris crafts new journeys that showcase the diversity and wonder of Australia. For 2026, three new tours join our stable – each created to highlight something truly extraordinary: a dazzling seasonal spectacle, the vast drama of the north, and the rich wildlife of the south. Here’s what makes each of them…
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Water Level: Current Status
Water levels in Kati Thanda / Lake Eyre have decreased in the last month but theres a brilliant white cover to be seen over the exposed dry areas of the lake. There’s still a chance of more rain…
Why The Kimberley Should Be In Your 2025 Plans
Towering ochre cliffs, ancient rock art predating written history, and waterways untouched by crowds, the Kimberley is a place where nature still reigns. Our touring pilot, Jacob Gatt, has visited the region numerous times and is excited to be exploring again this year. “Seeing the Kimberley from the air, then setting foot on the ground,…
Unforgettable by Design: Bespoke Air Tours across Australia
Discover Australia your way with our bespoke air tours. Designed for travellers who want to choose each destination on their itinerary, these tours are tailored to suit your interests and needs and have space for up to 11 guests.
The Experience Makers: Queenstown
A tour with Australian Air Safaris is a chance to experience the people, places and customs of our nation’s most extraordinary destinations. Anywhere you land, you’ll be greeted by a local with extensive knowledge and access. It’s these relationships we have which truly elevate your trip, taking you from ordinary visitor to special guest. From…
The Experience Makers: King Island
In our forty plus years of flying to Australia’s most extraordinary places, we’ve befriended a wonderful assortment of hoteliers, restauranteurs, tour guides and other local characters in communities across the nation. We’d like to introduce you to some of the people, such as King Island’s Ian Johnson and Lucinda Dengerink, who make our tours so…
The Joy of Air Touring
If you’ve wondered what air touring is, who is going or where you can go, this is for you. We dive into some of our favourite things about Air Touring and what makes Australian Air Safaris so special.
Kirkhope Aviation’s air touring division expands nationally, becomes Australian Air Safaris
Kirkhope Aviation, which has been operating small group air tours by private aircraft throughout Australia for 49 years, is expanding and rebranding. From today, the air touring division of the company will be known as Australian Air Safaris.
Top five locations for a scenic flight in the Australian Outback
We’ve seen so much of Outback Australia, so here are our five top destinations to take a scenic flight over. How many have you checked off your list?