Back Home (Archerfield) Day 16
Sep
29

Back Home (Archerfield) Day 16

Back home. We wing our small plane up the East Coast stopping in Port MacQuarie before our final leg of the journey back to Brisbane (Archerfield). Come and join us for a drink and barbecue at Archerfield to celebrate Byron’s achievement and as a thank you to all our sponsors who made this happen. We hope to see you all there.

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Esperance and Forrest (Day 11)
Sep
26
to 27 Sep

Esperance and Forrest (Day 11)

Day 10 is a definite highlight of the journey as we say goodbye to Perth and head to Esperance before winging over the remote wilderness of the Nullarbor desert. A very welcome night in Forrest will end an amazing day.

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Tasmania, Hobart (Day 13)
Sep
26
to 27 Sep

Tasmania, Hobart (Day 13)

Many young pilots dream of making the crossing of Bass Straight over to Tasmania. Today Byron at just 14 years old will embark on this awe inspiring journey, proving what can be achieved with resilience and perseverance. No matter what life throws at you, just keep going and don’t give up.

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Onslow (Day 8)
Sep
21
to 22 Sep

Onslow (Day 8)

Day 8 and we are half way through our epic journey, the beautiful unspoiled coastline of WA stretches ahead of us as we make our way South stopping in Broome and Port Headland on our way to Onslow where we rest for the night.

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Derby (Day 7)
Sep
20
to 21 Sep

Derby (Day 7)

Another long day with Day 7 skipping across the border into Western Australia via Kununurra and stopping for the night at Derby

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Darwin (Day 6)
Sep
19
to 20 Sep

Darwin (Day 6)

Day 6 is our longest yet as we head deep into the Northern Territory stopping in Tindal. After refuelling we make our way to Darwin. It will be a long day.

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Barkley Wayside Inn (Day 5)
Sep
18
to 19 Sep

Barkley Wayside Inn (Day 5)

Day 5 Flying to Mt Isa in the morning FIFO style saying goodbye to Queensland as we cross the border into Northern Territory. A pleasant and well earned rest in the Oasis of Barkley Wayside Inn to refuel the plane and our bellies as we experience true Northern Territory Hospitality. .

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Normanton (Day 4)
Sep
17
to 18 Sep

Normanton (Day 4)

Day 4 may seem like we are whimping out with a short leg to the old Queensland outback town of Normanton and its iconic Purple Pub, but we need to pace ourselves for some gruelling days ahead as we cross the vast outback on our journey into the Northern Territory.

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Horn Island (Day 3)
Sep
17
to 18 Sep

Horn Island (Day 3)

Day 3 we make our way to the far North to beautiful remote Horn Island, gateway to the Torres Straight Islands, stopping over in Cairns and Coen airfield on the way.

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Cairns (Day 2)
Sep
16
to 17 Sep

Cairns (Day 2)

Cairns is an exciting place to visit from the air and flying the Cessna 172 over the reef will give us some great views of the whales as they migrate up the East Coast of Australia.

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Rockhampton (Day 1)
Sep
15
to 16 Sep

Rockhampton (Day 1)

Day 1 has us starting our journey up the beautiful East Coast of Australia stopping over in Rockhampton for Sunday night, and then flying up to Mackay and covering over 500 nautical miles to Townsville.

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Archerfield (Official Departure)
Sep
15

Archerfield (Official Departure)

Join us for a remarkable and inspiring event as I, Byron, a passionate 14-year-old pilot, embark on the first leg of my flight around Australia to raise awareness and funds for Crohn's disease and Queensland Children's Hospital. This event marks the beginning of a journey that combines my love for flying with a mission to support those facing similar health challenges.

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