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October 2017 Newsletter – Gawler Ranges & Kangaroo Island

Kirkhope Aviation September 2017 Newsletter – Bespoke Kimberley Adventure, we recently had the privilege of flying Jo Mercer team, Out & About with the Duck

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September 2017 Newsletter – Bespoke Kimberley Adventure

Kirkhope Aviation September 2017 Newsletter – Bespoke Kimberley Adventure, we recently had the privilege of flying Jo Mercer team, Out & About with the Duck

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August 2017 Newsletter – Exploring Cape York

Kirkhope Aviation August 2017 Newsletter; customer interview while on Taste of the Outback Air Tour on 1278, 2018 Cape York Tours released.

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July Trip Report – Taste of the Outback

July 2017 Trip report on the Taste of the Outback Air Tour – Lake Eyre, Innamincka, Birdsville, Lake Mungo

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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?

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July 2017 Newsletter | Tours to the Kimberley | Birdsville Races

Kirkhope Aviation June 2017 Newsletter; interviews with chief pilot Tony Kirkhope on 3AW & 1278, Talking Lifestyle, 54000 views Taste of the Outback video!

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June 2017 Newsletter | White Cliffs Music Festival | Upcoming Air Tours

Kirkhope Aviation June 2017 Newsletter; interviews with chief pilot Tony Kirkhope on 3AW & 1278, Talking Lifestyle, 54000 views Taste of the Outback video!

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Dining with Skippy: serving up local fauna at the Prairie Hotel

There’s one particular story I really get a kick out of telling particularly international guests. It’s about the Prairie Hotel. The reaction from foreigners is almost unilaterally one of shock, followed by mild outrage that eventually morphs into intrigue. The Prairie is a pub in South Australia that’s infamous for serving up native Australian wildlife, and making…

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Fine Food Flights

Kirkhope Aviation in conjunction with the Restaurant & Caterers Association is delighted to be offering our first Fine Food Flight to King Island, featuring King Island Dairy and Wild Harvest Restaurant. This 2 day tour, designed for hospitality professionals, offers an insight into some of the best produce and cuisine on offer in Tasmania. Departing…

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6 Things To Do When You Visit Birdsville, Queensland

Birdsville, Queensland, is a long way from anywwhere. Situated in the far south-western corner of the state on the border of the Simpson Desert, even Mt Isa is a 12 hour drive away, and Brisbane a whopping 25 hours on the road. Despite it’s remote location, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors annual. Here…

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Accessible outback travel by air

Has Accessibility always been a problem when you think about travelling to the Australian Outback? Australia is a HUGE country. It can be difficult to get around, and it’s not the most accessible place. We’ve got more than 34,000km of coastline. To drive from one side to the other (Perth to Brisbane) takes more than 45…

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May 2017 Newsletter | New Video | Taste of the Outback

Kirkhope Aviation Newsletter. New video showcasing most popular tour Taste of the Outback, characters and destinations you’ll meet along the way and more…

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