The Australian Outback is on our doorstep..... where you will find the old mining towns, rocky escarpments and eucalypts .... all very different from the lush green of the rest of the Tablelands.
This is mining country, where tin, gold, and copper was the basis of the economy since the early 1800's. Anyone interested in history and geology should definitely visit these areas on a Helicopter Historical Site Tour.
Inclusions: Landing at the township, admission to tours/museum and light refreshments
What to Bring: Walking shoes and camera
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The settlement of Irvinebank a tin mining town was founded in 1882. This unique haven in the western foothills is steeped in history and beauty.
- Meander through the township past wonderful old buildings, onto Loudoun House (1884) – the house of the Queensland’s greatest mining entrepreneur, John Moffat
- Visit the Loudoun House Museum which houses a fine collection of artefacts, rock specimens, and is full of history and photos of Irvinebank and the surrounding area
- Stop in at the local tavern for a Tin Miner’s lunch and refreshments
- PRICE: $210pp - 3Pax / $300pp - 2Pax - 30 minutes flight time from Ravenshoe (tour 3 hour duration)
- PRICE: $515pp - 3Pax / $749pp - 2Pax - 1.5 hours flight time from Mission Beach (tour 4 hour duration)
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Set in a stunning bush location is the historic Tyrconnell Gold Mine Lease north of Dimbulah with the spectacular back drop of Mount Mulligan Escarpment.
- Participate in an informative tour of the heritage listed site including the 120 year old quartz crushing battery and the manager’s cottage
- Enjoy a light snack at the homestead
- Optional extra is a flight over the Mount Mulligan Escarpment POA
- 45 minutes flight time
- PRICE: $325pp - 3Pax / $460pp - 2Pax - departs from Atherton
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The outback town of Chillagoe had huge copper deposits discovered in the early 1900’s and is a geological site with an extensive system of limestone caves.
- Fly over the ruins of the historic copper smelter site, the Balancing and Dome Rocks and the stark beauty of the limestone landscapes
- Visit ‘The Hub’ which is home to an amazing interpretative display of the long lost seas and ancient coral reefs
- Learn about the rise and fall of tough ambitious mining entrepreneurs who once flourished in this area
- Experience a guided Chillagoe Cave Tour of the 410 million year old natural limestone wonders
- Call into a real Queenslander Hotel for light lunch
- 1.25 hours flight time
- PRICE: $490pp - 3Pax / $720pp - 2Pax - departs from Atherton
