The most scenic airstrips in Australia – Where are they?
Which are the most scenic airstrips in Australia? We asked this question to our Country Airstrips Australia Facebook group, and group members were quick to let us know their favourites.
Queensland came out in front with the most airstrips selected as the best – with Shute Harbour the overall winner!
All states were mentioned, and confirms what we all know – Australia is a land of outstanding natural beauty, and best viewed from the air!
We’d love you to let us know your favourites. Please post your favourites in the comments section below.
Below are the favourites to date.
| Shute Harbour | QLD |
| Moruya | NSW |
| Merimbula | NSW |
| Apollo Bay | VIC |
| Keswick Island | QLD |
| One Arm Point | WA |
| Cape Leveque | WA |
| Cockatoo Island | NSW |
| Augusta | WA |
| Wynyard | TAS |
| Hardy Reef | QLD |
| Mt Beauty | VIC |
| Mitchell Plateau – particularly in the wet season | WA |
| Khancoban | NSW |
| Home Valley Station | WA |
| Tumut | NSW |
| Orchid Beach on Fraser Island – airfield is right next to the beach | QLD |
| Noosa Heads Airfield – approach low over water | QLD |
| Airlie Beach | QLD |
| The Vale | TAS |
| Mabuiag Island, Torres Straits | QLD |
| Old Bar – grass 500m next to beach, taxi your plane into caravan park and stay awhile | NSW |
| Snowy Range in the VIC Alps | VIC |
| Darlington Maria Island | TAS |
| Tooraweenah | NSW |
| Lord Howe Island | NSW |
| Harden | NSW |
| Aldinga – close to the hills and the sea, excellent cafe for coffee, cake and ice cream | SA |
| Kangaroo Island | |
| Hedlow | QLD |
| Porepunkah | VIC |
| Lake Macquarie | NSW |
| Karumba | QLD |
| Murray or Darnley Islands in the Torres Strait | |
| YBHM – Hamilton Island | QLD |
| YBSU – Sunshine Coast | QLD |
| Rottnest Island | WA |
Author: admin
2 Comments
Hi Tom, the list is not necessarily in order of popularity, as the airstrips listed all had several mentions. The clear favourite however was Shute Harbour in Qld.
In that order of popularity?