The northbound whale migration is in full swing! We’ve spotted lots of them on our recent scenic flights. Contact us to book a flight!
http://www.fastaviation.com.au/scenic-flights-whale-watchi…/
Whale photo with thanks to Michael Doyle
* Please note that we adhere strictly to the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching 2005.
Agquip – 21st-23rd August
Flight Time: 45mins
After a successful trip to Agquip in Gunnedah last year we can’t wait to go back to Australia’s largest agricultural expo. Showcasing over 3000 products and services, along with a variety of activities, demonstrations & stalls what’s not to love about this free event.
For more info see here https://fairfaxruralevents.com.au/agquip/home/
Gympie Muster 23rd-26th August
Flight Time: 55mins
The Gympie Music Muster is Australia’s favorite outdoor country music and camping festival.
Held in the beautiful and normally peaceful Amamoor Creek State Forest Park, this iconic Aussie music festival brings music and mateship together under one big open roof, offering an experience like no other.
For more info and tickets http://www.muster.com.au/
Birdsville Races 31st August – 1st September
Flight Time: 6Hrs
Dubbed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, crowds of 6,000 racegoers converge on Birdsville each year to enjoy two days of quality outback racing and entertainment. The best way to get to the races is to fly in and as part of your trip we can stop at places like the Noccundra Hotel, the Dig Tree & Innamincka. There will be plenty of beautiful scenery both on the field and in the air.
For more information see here http://www.birdsvilleraces.com/
To find out more about our upcoming trips call 1300 931 130 or click here to send an online enquiry.
The next few months are the perfect time of the year to explore regional New South Wales and Queensland. Departing from Lismore, Brisbane and anywhere in between FAST Aviation can economically reduce hassle and travel time to any destination.
Take a look at our top picks for regional events in the coming months.
Taste Tamworth, Food and Wine Festival 6th-15th April
Flight time: 45mins
Taste Tamworth Festival is the premier annual culinary event on the region’s calendar, highlighting local growers, producers, chefs and diners. During the festival there are cooking lessons, workshops, organic markets and also the Farm Gate Trail, where producers open their gates to host visitors, providing an insight into how they farm and market their produce. See the full program here.
Hunter Valley Food & Wine festival – 1st May to 30th June
Flight Time: 90mins
The Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival is the perfect antidote to cure those winter blues. It provides you with the chance to wine and dine with leading Hunter Valley winemakers and chefs, take part in an array of fun and interactive classes to fine-tune your culinary skills, or if you’re after a more relaxing experience, simply curl up beside an open fire with a glass of premium Hunter Valley wine and a cheese plate.
Beef Australia Rockhampton 6th-12th May
Flight Time: 2hrs 10mins
Australia’s national beef expo is one of the world’s great beef cattle events and is held just once every three years in Rockhampton, Queensland. It will feature more than 4500 cattle from over 30 breeds; a trade fair promoting more than 500 businesses; a symposium, seminars and property tours to deliver new research information to producers; and restaurants, celebrity chefs and cooking demonstrations for visitors to appreciate the quality and flavour of Australian beef. For more info click here.
Book your regional trip today by calling 1300 931 130 or email [email protected]
We are happy to announce brand new pricing for all of our listed Scenic and whale watching flights around Byron Bay.
From today you can experience a Taste of the rainbow region for as little as $100 per person (based on a group of five people). On this flight we depart Lismore to the northeast, overflying the spectacular Minyon Falls, and then track for Cape Byron. We pass Julian Rocks, fly around the Cape and then overfly Bangalow and Clunes on return to Lismore.
For a larger experience why not see the Northern Rivers at its Best, flying in our comfortable Beechcraft Baron from just $180 per person (based on a group of five people). We will take in views of Nimbin Rocks, Nimbin & Blue Knob to the Border Ranges & Mt Warning. We then track over to the coast then continue south over Brunswick heads and stunning Byron Bay. Depending on the time of the year you might be lucky enough to spot some whales.
We will be touring Outback Queensland, the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales from 19/9/17 for 6 days. Follow our trip here and on our social media feeds!
