Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Aerial Views, Scenic Cruise and Local Cuisine

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Southwest Tasmania’s wilderness with aerial views, a scenic cruise, and delicious local cuisine. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hobart - Join the friendly Par Avion staff, once you board your let us amaze you. Departing daily from Hobart, our aircraft will fly you into this remote area via the south coast of Tasmania
  • Bruny Island - Fly Past
  • Southwest National Park - Flying over Hobart’s eastern suburbs and the Derwent River, we will make our way down the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, past Recherche Bay to Tasmanian’s most southern point, South East Cape. At this point we leave civilisation behind and enter the vast south west wilderness by following the South Coast Track all the way to Melaleuca.

The magnificent Southwest National Park is the heart of the Tasmanian wilderness and contains some of the finest and most remote wilderness found anywhere in the world.

On arrival to Melaleuca we’ll board our tour boat for a cruise into Bathurst Harbour, an untouched waterway twice the size of Sydney Harbour.

You will see the remote Celery Top Islands, take walks in the wilderness, giving you an opportunity to experience untouched landscape while breathing the cleanest air in the world. We will pick a remote location for a delicious lunch including Tasmanian produce and wine.

On our return to Melaleuca, you’ll have the opportunity to explore some of the area, including a visit to see the rare and endangered Orange-Bellied Parrot at the Deny King Bird Hide, and the award winning Needwonnee walk.

Late in the afternoon, we’ll board our aircraft again, and return to Hobart, flying via spectacular Federation Peak, and Mt Picton, over Huonville and Hobart city.

The tour is approximately 6 hours in duration. Our price includes lunch consisting of wine and Tasmanian produce, boat trip, and scenic flights to and from Melaleuca.

  • Hartz Mountains National Park - Fly past
  • Kunanyi - fly past
What's Included
  • Local Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Live commentary on board
  • Beverages
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • National Parks Pass (available for purchase if required)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to Southwest National Park, the grandest national park in Tasmania, and immerse yourself in the allure of this Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site. Experience majestic sights of Hobart and the secluded southwest of Tasmania on your airborne journey to the national park, and set out on a picturesque cruise to Bathurst Harbour, a secluded water passage thrice as large as Sydney Harbour.

Each tour package comprises of two breathtaking scenic flights, a boat voyage to Bathurst Harbour, and a lunch inclusive of delicacies from Tasmania and wine.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please dress appropriately for weather conditions - hat, sunglasses, enclosed shoes, coat
  • Body Weights
  • Phone Number
Location
115 Kennedy Dr
Kennedy Drive
Par Avion Wilderness Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kim_r
Oct 4, 2024
Great flight - runway in the middle of nowhere - We had the most amazing weather so the flight was spectacular. Our pilots/tour guides Patty and Zanden were great, could tell they loved being in the air. The tour company offered heated jackets which I highly recommend- the boat ride is cold. Balmoral beach/lagoon was a highlight.
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964mc
Sep 16, 2024
Awesome experience not to be missed - From booking the ticket through to saying farewell. The ground and air crew were engaging and helpful. The provision of a heated jacket was ideal for the boat ride. The entire day went like clock work, and there was no rushing.
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Robs020867
Aug 5, 2024
One of the great Australian experiences! - We were fortunate to have only my wife and I on this tour accompanied by our 2 expert pilots, Caleb and Zeydan. Everything went smoothly from the team that checks you in through to the pre flight safety briefing and getting underway. Once we had taken off the experience just got better and I am so grateful we decided to spoil ourselves with what has to be one of the great Tasmanian travel experiences.
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Suzannenf1814cb
May 27, 2024
This is one Tasmanian tour you should not miss! - Our day trip to the Southwest Wilderness was perfect from beginning to end. Gavin, our pilot, tour guide and captain did everything possible to make our day something special. His knowledge of the local landmarks and Tasmanian history was excellent and kept us engaged throughout the trip. We were also blessed with perfect weather to showcase this beautiful part of our world. We highly recommend this trip to all, it is amazing.
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Y5894pghelenm
May 16, 2024
Spectacular! - Simply amazing !! A must do not only for visiting tourists but for all Tasmanians as well! Thanks to Par Avion , their pilots and guides for providing this superb experience.
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Joymy5470wg
Apr 20, 2024
A magical tour by light plane and boat - Our pilots (Michael flying in, Theo flying out) were outstanding - professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They were also excellent pilots(!) which was reassuring when flying into such a remote and mountainous region in a tiny plane. Theo was our guide for the boat tour and honestly he (and the sunny day) made our whole day perfect. It began with morning tea in the museum, then the trip by boat out to Bathurst Harbour. The day was exceptionally calm and sunny (a rarity in these parts), so Theo was able to stop the boat in the midst of the harbour so we could absorb the silence and scenery. I'd have to say that moment was a lifelong dream, and it didn't disappoint. It was a perfect, still morning with luminous clouds and glittering reflections of the mountains all around. Magical! We were also very lucky to be able to venture as far as Port Davey. On the way back we stopped for a delicious lunch and wine on 'Balmoral Beach' in the warm sunshine, then had a look at a sea eagle's nest and Win and Clyde's old home on the riverbank before heading back to the airstrip. Theo flew back to Hobart over the mountains so that we could see the same country from the air, pointing out walking trails and landmarks, and talking about the history of this rare and precious wilderness area. Full marks to Par Avion office staff too - we were staying at Melaleuca for a few days before the tour, and were getting a big anxious about whether the tour would even happen (weather!) and even if we could get out before our food ran out! All in all, this trip was one of the best experiences of my life!
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Melaniej2901
Mar 23, 2024
A fantastic day out - What a fantastic tour and such a privilege to be able to fly into one of the most remote parts of SW Tasmania. Our group travelled in the 10 and 6 seater planes. I got the back seat of the 6 seater which was brilliant in terms of the views. Our pilots were fantastic with great commentary and talked us through when to expect turbulence, particularly on the way home as we experienced some pretty strong winds and bumps flying over the mountains. The boat tour with Meg was fantastic and her knowledge of the area made the trip even more special. I would highly recommend this tour. If you are prone to a bit of motion sickness on planes, come prepared as it can be quite bumpy around this part of Tasmania. I don’t get air sick but my sneaky glass of red wine at lunchtime had other ideas on the return trip! However, it was worth it for the spectacular views.
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Igor_z
Mar 23, 2024
Fantastic expedition in beautiful wild Tasmania ! - Was a great tour very well organised from the flight from Hobart to Melaleuca to the Boat scenic ride. Pilot and Guide are extremely knowledgeable, accommodative and just very nice guys Thank you!
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Aussietraveller2828
Mar 8, 2024
SOUTH WEST TASMANIA AT ITS BEST! - Fantastic experience of Tasmanian coastline with commentary to match both on plane, land and boat. Weather was perfect and water was mainly calm. Morning tea and lunch was great and well presented. Ample time to enjoy. Weather enabled us to take plenty of pictures. We were a group of 10 and we flew on the 4 seater which quite comfortable and enabled us to enjoy the view. Would definitely recommend this trip.
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Road43746317234
Feb 25, 2024
South West - Fantastic day, very informative, great tour guide and magnificent scenery. Great weather and beautiful flight highly recommended
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