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Experience the Hunter Valley wine region in style, comfort and convenience like never before in our turbo-prop amphibious seaplane. Sydney Seaplanes operate weekend charter flights between Rose Bay and Cessnock Airport. Our magnificent aircraft will have you in the heart of the Hunter Valley in 30 breathtaking minutes. Your flight tracks past Sydney's Northern Beaches and Central Coast before turning inland past Lake Macquarie. You will experience the thrill of a water take-off in Rose Bay, and runway landing in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country.
The Hunter Valley offers an exciting range of experiences including tours of world-renowned wineries, dining in any number of award winning restaurants, five star accommodation in luxury resorts, golf on two of Australia's most beautiful and challenging courses, relaxing day spas and health retreats.
Sydney Seaplanes can create a personalised itinerary for you - we are working with the Hunter Valley’s top tourism and leisure operators to offer you a variety of flexible packages.
Charter flights are available for 5 or more guests.
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WINE TASTING & LUNCH
Board your Cessna Caravan amphibious seaplane in Rose Bay and embark on a spectacular scenic flight tracking north over Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches, Central Coast and Lake Macquarie. We touch down at Cessnock Airport in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, approximately 30 minutes after departing Rose Bay.
On disembarking from the aircraft step into your vehicle, booked exclusively for Sydney Seaplanes passengers, and your wine tasting experience begins!
You’ll have the opportunity to taste and purchase an array of wines and ports in selected boutique wineries, as well as an option to include a cheese tasting.
A highlight of the day is a gourmet lunch at renowned Esca Restaurant, Bimbadgen Estate, winner of the Best Tourism Winery at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards 2006/2007. Esca’s location offers fantastic views over the Estate's famous Vineyards. Lunch is three course a la carte and includes a bottle of Estate Range wine and the option of a free range tasting in the members private tasting room, hosted by a member of Bimbadgen’s Cellar Door team.
To enhance the indulgence of your Hunter Valley experience, we visit the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company which offers a tantalising range of premium hand-made chocolates.
Your day concludes with an exhilarating scenic flight south to Sydney, tracking directly over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House before landing back at Rose Bay.
Total tour duration 7 hours, flying time approx 70 minutes.
Internet Special From May to end August 2009: $650 per person (normally $735), minimum 5 adults (includes return flights, tour and tastings, lunch at Esca and complimentary door to door delivery of any wine purchases for Sydney residents).
Available every Saturday and Sunday.
Beautiful flight, exquisite wines, award-winning restaurant – pure indulgence awaits.
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