Scenic Flight 1: "Special" as indicated on the map legend as light blue, takes in the unique beauty of Francois Peron National Park with its red sands, aqua bays and startling white beaches.Named after Francois Peron a naturalist, explorer and historian who sailed to Australia (then New Holland) with Nicholas Baudin on the ship “Geographe”. The Francois Peron National Park has stunning scenery which is often sought after by photographers and artists for the amazing contrasts in the landscape and it is not unusual for to see an array of marine life such as dolphins, sharks, rays and dugongs, all from the comfort of your aircraft seat.

At Cape Peron one can observe the confluence of ocean currents and also the varied patterns made by tidal movements. Fly over the Denham town site, past bright blue Little Lagoon and have the opportunity to spot rays, sharks, turtles and dugongs before reaching the stunning Big Lagoon, which forms a magnificent mosaic of interconnected salt lagoons. Many of the lagoons are nurseries for many fish species. The return to Shark Bay airport is via historic Peron Homestead which was originally a sheep station now part of the Peron Heritage precinct. An Artesian soak used by the early settlers now services the very popular hot tub on the property.

Adults- $140 per person

Children- $70 (3 to 12 yo)

Infants FREE (up to 3 yo)

Minimum of 2 adults required for the flight!

Maximum weight 120 kg per passenger. 

This flight is our most popular scenic tour. As the aircraft flies over the coastal area there are ample opportunities to see sharks, rays and turtles, perhaps even humpback whales and whale sharks in season, as well as the famous elusive dugongs which feed on the marine kelp forests. This flight crosses Freycinet Reach to the fascinating patchwork of salt ponds at Useless Loop. It then crosses the sandy finger of Bellefin Prong and out over the rugged Zuytdorp Cliffs. Following the cliffs northward to Australia's most westerly landfall at Steep Point which is separated from historic Dirk Hartog Island by the waters of South Passage passengers can observe a wide range of geological and marine formations which have contributed greatly to the areas popularity.

The flight crosses part of Dirk Hartog Island and continues over shallow waters and sand bars adding to the astonishing range of blues and greens hues of the area and then returns to Denham and Shark Bay airport.

Adults- $220 per person 

Children- $110 (3 to 12 yo)

Infants FREE (up to 3 yo)

Minimum of 2 adults required for the flight!

Maximum passenger weight  is 120 kg 

This flight takes passengers to the very tip of Francois Peron National Park as cliffs glow red and orange in the late afternoon light and as the sun sinks over the sandy dunes of Dirk Hartog Island.  

Although traditionally scheduled in the late afternoon, if preferred, this scenic flight can be arranged during the day on request. On this flight there are many opportunities to spot dugongs, rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins as well as other marine species in the crystal clear waters.

Mangroves and fingers of sand spits mark our arrival at Guichenault Point. We then continue via Monkey Mia and cross a fascinating array of salt lakes which dot the landscape before our return home to Denham in the early evening.

Adults- $220 per person

Children- $110 (3 to 12 yo)

Infants FREE (up to 3 yo)

Minimum of 2 adults required for the flight!

Maximum weight 120 kg per passenger. 

There are ample opportunities to see sharks, rays and turtles, perhaps even whales in season, as well as the shy elusive dugongs. This flight crosses Freycinet Reach to the fascinating patchwork of salt ponds at Useless Loop, then across the sandy finger of Bellefin Prong and out over the rugged Zuytdorp Cliffs following the cliffs northward to Australia's most westerly landfall at Steep Point which is separated from historic Dirk Hartog Island by the waters of South Passage.

There are ample opportunities to see sharks, rays and turtles, perhaps even whales in season, as well as the shy elusive dugongs.The flight takes you than to Francois Peron national park to show colours of Big Lagoon before returning to Shark Bay airport.

Adults- $310 per person

Children- $155 (3 to 12 yo)

Infants FREE (up to 3 yo)

Minimum of 2 adults required for the flight!

Maximum weight 120 kg per passenger. 

This flight takes us out past the township of Denham the flight crosses Freycinet Reach to Useless Loop. you will see the stunning Zuytdorp Cliffs and Steep Point which is the most westerly point of Australia, as well as Dirk Hartog Island We search the shallow waters and amongst the seagrass beds for marine life that may include turtles, dolphins, dugongs, sharks or manta rays. The flight continues past Surf Point and the western coast of Dirk Hartog Island National Park to historic Cape Inscription, along famous Turtle Bay and to the tip Francois Peron National Park. This flight path allows an excellent opportunity to spot humpback whales and whale sharks in season before crossing to Cape Peron North and Skipjack Point, another area noted for its marine life. Next we cross Francois Peron National Park to the famous Big Lagoon and Cape Lesueur. The flight then deviates over Peron homestead and before returning to Shark Bay Airport.

If you’re lucky you may get a wave from passing humpback whales in season!

Adults- $445 per person

Children- $222.50 (3 to 12 yo)

Infants FREE (up to 3 yo)

Minimum of 2 adults required for the flight!

Maximum weight 120 kg per passenger. 

Are you wondering what the eastern side of Shark Bay looks like?

This is the perfect way to discover the beautiful water formations, only visible from the air.

This flight takes us past Denham where we continue to follow the coastline around Francois Peron National park. Showing the beauty of Big Lagoon, Cape Peron and Monkey Mia. There are ample opportunities to spot rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins as well as other marine species in the crystal clear waters.

From Monkey Mia we continue around Faure Island, passing the “Tiger Stripes” and Faure Sill.

The flight tracks east, over Ocean Park Aquarium, through the magnificent coast line of Freycinet Harbour towards Useless Loop salt ponds along the rugged Zuytdorp Cliffs, taking in the stunning views of the coral reefs of South Passage.

From South Passage we make our way back to Shark Bay airport, finishing our flight over Little Lagoon just before landing.

Adults- $445 per person

Children- $222.50 (3 to 12 yo)

Infants FREE (up to 3 yo)

Minimum of 2 adults required for the flight!

Maximum weight 120 kg per passenger.