Sunset Flight in Vintage DC-3 Aircraft Along Historic Flight Path with Tasting Plate & Drinks
Soar over history on this incredible sunset flight aboard Gooney Bird Adventures’ legendary DC-3 aircraft. Follow the 1942 Bombing of Darwin flight path on a one-hour journey from Darwin, taking you west to Mandorah. Fly over the Beagle Gulf’s historic shipwrecks and reach Garden Point, then fly over Melville Island. The journey continues over Cape Gambier and the fish-rich Vernon Islands before passing WWII-era Noonamah and Hughes airstrips and Channel Island and the wharf. Ending with a breathtaking orbit over Mindil Beach at sunset, enjoy a tasting plate and drinks as you take in spectacular aerial views and wartime history.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child, one adult or one senior with a valid concession
- One-hour scenic flight aboard a historic DC-3 following the historic flight path of the 1942 Bombing of Darwin
- Expert commentary on WWII history and landmarks
- Stunning aerial views of Darwin, Melville & Bathurst Islands, and historic shipwrecks
- Territory tasting plate and drinks included
- Complimentary pre-flight drink and briefing at Darwin Airport
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at select Darwin locations
- Optional drop-off at Mindil Market after the flight
- Available Thursday to Saturday: 4.45pm. If you make your own to way to the departure point, please arrive by 5.20pm.
- Arrives back at Darwin Airport at 7.20pm, Mindil Market drop off (optional) at 7.45pm
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Following your reservation, you will be emailed a Video Waiver and document that will be required to be acknowledged prior to your departure flight.
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 3 days before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 72 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 72 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
72 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Thursday to Saturday
Availability:
- Available Thursday to Saturday: 4.45pm
- Not valid: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday
- Departure point: Darwin Airport, Henry Wrigley Drive, Eaton, Northern Territory 0820
- Pick up available from four locations. Specify at the time of booking.
Important:
- Exclusions: Additional meals, drinks and merchandise.
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
- All tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure
- Passengers aged 3+ are legally required to occupy their own seat and are therefore required to pay full ticket price.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying parent/adult guardian (18+)
Terms & Conditions:
- Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
- Gooney Bird Adventures will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Gooney Bird Adventures works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage
- Please note, if half the paid tour was possible, the component not experienced will be refunded, not both
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Gooney Bird Adventures
Gooney Bird Adventures is a Darwin-based tourism company offering unique aerial experiences aboard a vintage Douglas DC-3 aircraft, affectionately known as the “Gooney Bird.” Theyrovide sunset adventure flights that trace the historic flight path of the 1942 Bombing of Darwin.