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• An unforgettable experience!

  Peter N,

  Nov 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I have done Arctic survival training, spent 2 winters in northern Norway, much time in the rugged northern Flinders Ranges and hiked up and around Cradle Mountain many times...but I was blown away by the unforgettable experience I shared with my wife on our 25th visit to beautiful Tassie, which coincided with our 25th wedding anniversary! We were truly blessed with PERFECT weather. Clear weather and almost no wind...even at Break Sea islands! We flew in the Cessna 206, flown capably (I'm a retired military pilot) by Caleb who was accompanied by the amazing Greg! Gavin piloted the accompanying Islander and drove the boat. The historical, natural history lessons and engaging...but true (mostly!)...stories came think and fast. We lapped it all up and yet hungered for more! We will never forget Greg's King's piano saga song story. Well, as I videod it, we won't! 😊 Gavin was a skilled boat skipper and his dry humour was a highlight. It was obvious he was very familiar with the waterways and open waters. How can we ever forget sitting only a handful of meters from towering cliffs, with amazing quartzite caves, in very unusually flat waters at Break Sea Island? The OOH's and AHH's from the passengers AND crew were continual. WOW!!! The beach morning tea then the beach lunch later on, at Bayswater Beach, were very much appreciated. Of course a glass of wine whilst surveying the amazing surrounding wilderness, did help! To have trodden and seen the unforgiving wilderness that the legendary Deny King and his family called home, was an honour for us, and pretty humbling. It really was! After several hours in the boat, we did a walk to learn of the original inhabitants, the Needwannee peoples. Sadly, this mob only survived for a few decades after their first contact with Europeans! After we took off from the isolated Melaleuca airfield, Caleb took us back overland to Hobart. We were so, so lucky to be able to see Federation Peak up very close and very clearly! The ruggedness of the peaks in these ranges is spectacular...and a little awesome inspiring to be honest, when you think of the pioneers who first 'conquered' them. 😳 The views of The Huon Valley, Mt. Wellington and Hobart city were wonderful as we approached Cambridge airfield. As were the views of the coast, Bruny Island and South West Cape on the way out. Will I be back? You bet I will. 3 days at the Par Avion remote bush camp looks like just the thing for me...after I find that damned hip flask!!! Thank you team Par Avion! 👏👏👏

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• One of the highlights of our 25 trips to wonderful Tassie!

  Griselda N,

  Nov 4, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Rug up for the boat trip! Expect to be in awe of the sheer beauty of the rugged wilderness! If you love history, Nature and amazing TRUE stories, then this is for you.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Bucket list experience

  yavorv2022,

  Nov 1, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This is a bucket list experience. Do not hesitate if you want to see the beauty of Tasmania from above accompanied by the stories of well prepared local pilots. 10 out of 10 for this guys, thank you once again for the magical feeling

  

  

  

  

  

• Trip that should be on every bucket list

  David H,

  Oct 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Very exciting, amazing scenery and knowledgeable guide and pilot . A unique area of the world , very special to be able to visit such a remote location

• Fantastic Wilderness Experience

  Adventurer618341,

  Oct 18, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Really enjoyed this amazing tour! The Par Avion staff were great to deal with — very friendly, professional, and kept us well informed, especially given the bad weather in the lead-up. The flight itself was absolutely spectacular, and our guide was both lovely and knowledgeable. A real highlight was getting to see the very rare Orange-Bellied Parrot! It was a fantastic full-day wilderness experience with a delicious lunch, breathtaking scenery, and an exciting adventure to a remote, beautiful part of Tasmania’s wilderness. Highly recommend!

  

  

• Visit to Southwest National Park, Tasmania!

  605yatishs,

  Oct 18, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The booking experience was excellent thanks to Andrea and Paige. They were both friendly and informative. On arrival this morning at Par Avion we were warmly welcomed by Paige. And prepared for departure. Our Guide Peter Mirmion was excellent; very hospitable, friendly and knowledgeable. His experience and company made the trip very enjoyable. Our journey by air was with pilot Caleb Lownds, who piloted his Cessna 206 skill fully to the site in Southwest National Park and back. His running commentary was informative and pleasant. There were a few bumps on the way during the flight but not too uncomfortable. The cold meal and whine was excellent with thought to individual preferences. The national park itself was in the most remote location, completely uninhabited, with the cleanest air & had the purest water. We spotted a rare bird, the Orange Belly Parrot. Other than that, there were few other birds but no animals. So those who seek wildlife, may be disappointed. The visit was essentially to visit a remote virgin national park.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Fantastic day trip to experience ‘untouched’ wilderness of Tassie Southwest

  seanmF9979UZ,

  Oct 7, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fantastic day tour. Staff were all hands on professional and friendly. Flight in small aircraft felt very safe and the scenery flying to and from the bush airstrip at melaleuca was spectacular. A down to earth, flexible, well catered and informative visit. Use of preserved pioneer huts that Parks & Wildlife have located toilet facilities nearby was a good way to appreciate pioneering days that put the difficult to access Southwest ‘on the map’. Small boat cruise toward open water in ‘untouched’ harbour was a good way to appreciate the area. Also a great way to scope out and appreciate the nature of the South West hiking trail. Our small tour group was a great mix of local, mainland (us from WA) and English speaking international travellers on short visits with a shared appreciation of the wilderness and capturing it digitally. Two aircraft were used for nine customers including a family with special needs and the staff were able to accommodate these sensitively and inclusively. The location of the small and quiet Aerodrome was easy to find and access early in the morning- we drove from Port Arthur at a reasonable time in the morning and got there early. The facilities are being upgraded so future customers should have a perfect start to a unique experience.

• Superb scenic flight sand experience on-ground.

  536SueS536,

  Sep 18, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The one day scenic flight to southwest wilderness from Hobart in September ‘25 was a superb experience. Our group of three, was so well looked after and kept informed by pilot Caleb and guide Peter. Learnt and saw so much in just a few hours. The booking experience was handled beautifully. Highly recommended.

  

  

  

  

• Southwest wilderness

  Theresa D,

  Aug 3, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Amazing otherworldly, once in a lifetime experience with fabulous pilots, Michael's knowledge of the geography and history was incredible and he could even tell us where the best pubs were.

• Incredible

  374christiec,

  Jul 13, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an incredible experience! My husband and I had the most perfect day for his 50th birthday! Paddy was an awesome pilot/skipper/tour guide. We both appreciate Tasmania on a different level. It was such a beautiful extraordinary day. Everyone needs to try this! Thanks guys! Josh and Christie Cracknell.

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