Guest Stories
For nearly fifty years, Air Adventure has carried curious travellers across the Australian outback in privately chartered aircraft. Here are some of their stories.
For Christine Ruff, flying with Air Adventure has become a treasured ritual shared with her mum — a way to reach the wild, faraway corners of Australia in comfort, and to see the country through fresh eyes each time. She keeps coming back for the effortless pace, the Indigenous storytellers and tour leaders who handle every detail, and the small, vivid moments that linger long after the journey ends. In her words: if you can, just do it.
The Air Adventure Way
The reasons behind every five-star review...
Nearly 50 years of delivering truly authentic outback encounters, fully hosted by a team of 2 experts.
Air Adventure's Pilatus PC-12 lands where others can't and every seat is a window seat.
Small-group travel into remote places of unimaginable beauty, away from the tourist trail.
Flights, accommodation, meals, tours, transfers all taken care of.
5-Star Reviews
Verified reviews from Tripadvisor and Google. Real guests, real flights, real outback.
"I had to get out the thesaurus to try to find words to describe the Wet Season Spectacular… Extraordinary, splendid, sublime, remarkable, dazzling. Air Adventure's work continues to remind me that I still have much to learn about the country I live in."
"We had the most fantastic holiday. It exceeded my expectations and I couldn't recommend this trip more highly. Jules our tour leader was amazing and Lewis our pilot was very skilled. Accommodation and food first class. What a great trip!"
"An unforgettable Air Adventure experience, flying in the co-pilot seat from Melbourne across the stunning Bass Strait. From takeoff to landing, everything was incredibly smooth and reassuring. Kane was highly experienced and professional — an amazing adventure."
"It was the trip of a lifetime. After Cyclone Narelle damaged Katherine Gorge, John and the team organised a Plan B at very short notice. Waterfalls of Litchfield by helicopter, airboating Finniss River, the rock art at Borradaile — capable hands all the way."
"My wife always wanted a bird's eye view of Lake Eyre in flood and this 3-day tour ticked all the boxes. Tour leader Jules looked after every request. All meals delicious, accommodation extremely comfortable, and pilot Philip provided excellent views of the vast landscape."
"Air Adventure's three-day safari was awesome. Viewing the forever-changing tapestry landscape of our vast Outback from the air was amazing. When on land, our accommodation, food and tours were superb."
"An absolutely unforgettable experience. The team made us feel completely at ease from the moment we arrived. Flying over Lake Eyre in flood was something I'll remember for the rest of my life."
"Have done the Lake Eyre trip twice with another operator and both times felt it was not the experience it promised to be. So we tried Air Adventure and hit the jackpot! Genuine small-group flying done properly."
"Great trip — every day was full of adventure, can't put into words how great everything was. The group was good company and Mandy our tour leader kept us informed all the time during our trip, as did Kane the pilot. Couldn't have asked for better leaders. I rate this tour 11 out of 10."
Featured Story
25 trips in 24 years · Lifelong Air Adventure guests
"We were struggling with how to balance travel with busy work life. Air Adventure provided us with the perfect balance of travel and time efficiency."
"25 Air Adventure trips in 24 years! Our first tour, guided by seasoned pilot and founder Rod Dyer, made soaring over vast landscapes an experience we've never forgotten."
"It's like being whisked to another world, leaving civilisation behind — the diverse landscapes, rich history and sheer sense of adventure make each trip unforgettable."
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Queensland · Retired & rediscovering Australia
"Rediscovering the joy of adventure. We were frustrated by long queues, crowded airports and impersonal group tours. Air Adventure gave us back the comfort, exclusivity and genuine connection we'd been searching for — a travel experience that finally felt like ours."
"Booking with Air Adventure was a game-changer. From the moment we boarded the plane, we felt the difference. We loved the seamless, personalised service, luxurious accommodations, and friendly guides."
"We could explore more destinations in less time without feeling rushed. We appreciated the efficiency and luxury of private flights, which allowed us to see bucket-list locations without the usual road-time or travel fatigue."
Small group. Private aircraft. The Australia less travelled. Departures fill quickly, plan your next adventure with our team.
