Providing safe and reliable air charter across Far North Queensland
Passenger & Freight Charter
Pilot
Hire Services
Unique Scenic
Flights
Aerial Bait
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For over 25 years, Atherton Creek Air Charters has been chartering people and freight around remote North Queensland.
We specialise in accessing remote areas for passenger charter or time sensitive freight including spare parts for broken down machinery or fresh produce.
Our Services
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT CHARTER
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Some of our regular destinations include cattle stations and remote communities located across Western and Central Queensland, Gulf Country, and Cape York area.
- Our aircraft are capable of landing on most dirt, unimproved airstrips.
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We can help plan your trip including multiple stops enroute depending on your needs.
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We are based in Mareeba; however, we can fly in and out of Cairns if preferred.
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Each charter is catered for your requirements so please phone or email with questions or requests.
UNIQUE SCENIC FLIGHTS
See the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and surrounds by air – the best way to see it in all its magnificent splendour. Choose from one of our two catered half-day trips for groups of four and share an experience like no other.
Flight 1: Local Adventure
- This flight covers all the natural wonders of the area and more. You will depart over the Atherton Tablelands, admiring its beauty best experienced by air, whilst tracking for the Herbert River Gorge and spectacular segmented Blencoe Falls.
- You will discover Australia’s youngest volcanic crater and its remains before landing for lunch where we promise will be the best served country hospitality of its kind, at the Brick Oven Café.
- After lunch you will board your aircraft for a short scenic flight back to Mareeba.
Flight 2: Ancient Hot Springs
- Departing from Mareeba on your 1 hour flight to Talaroo Hot Springs, you will fly to the southwest, tracking over the rich and diverse Dimbulah farming area. Leaving Dimbulah, the spectacular heart of the untouched Gulf Savannah country marks our destination.
- On the ground, and after the guided Hot Springs Discovery Tour, enjoy a soak in the therapeutic hot spring waters, followed by delicious picnic lunch in the cool shade.
- On departure from Talaroo, you will fly up the Einasleigh River to Cawana (turtle) Lake before returning to Mareeba.
PILOT HIRE
Need an aircraft ferried or delivered?
We have pilots available who are experienced on many aircraft types and have flown all over Australia.
AERIAL BAIT APPLICATIOn
- Each year we are involved with the pest management program of distributing baits working with council shires and station owners to reach inaccessible areas on your property
- Both our aircraft are equipped with a tub and chute capable of carrying loads up to 300KG