Broome to Denpasar

DAY 25, LEG 106 - Broome to Denpasar

It is finally time to head to a new country as our next destination is Denpasar, on the island of Bali, in Indonesia.  Bali is a beautiful island and a luxury holiday destination, particularly for Australian tourists.  The international airport is busy and hosts flights to several international destinations around the region.

Parked at Broome, fuelled up, and ready to go!

Departing Broome.

Leaving Australia behind for another long sea crossing towards Indonesia.

Turning onto the ILS over Nusa Penida island, to the east of Bali.

Final approach.

Parked at Bali.

YBRM - WRRR stats

Takeoff time:   0807

Landing time:   0942 (-1 hour time difference)

Flight time:      2:35

Fuel used:        1103kgs / 2426lbs

Ayers Rock to Broome

DAY 25, LEG 105 - Ayers Rock to Broome

An early start this morning to catch Uluru in the best light before heading north all the way along airway G222, towards Broome, our final stop in Australia.  Broome is a large tourist town in Western Australia and its airport serves many domestic destinations.

Parked in the morning light.

Taxi out.

Heading for Uluru.

Several views of Uluru before setting course for Broome.

Overhead Ayers Rock Airport and climbing up to our cruising level.

Lots and lots of nothing en route to Broome.

Starting our descent as the coast looms.

Turning final on the GPS approach to Broome.

YAYE - YBRM stats

Takeoff time:   0528

Landing time:   0758

Flight time:      2:30

Fuel used:       1035kgs / 2277lbs

Adelaide to Ayers Rock

DAY 24, LEG 104 - Adelaide to Ayers Rock

We head north into central Australia next and spend the night at one of our must-sees of the whole trip, Ayers Rock (Uluru).  Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation some 1140ft high and is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Australia.  The nearest major town is Alice Springs, 280 miles away, but the area is served by Ayers Rock Airport which ferries tourists to and from all major cities in the country to Uluru.  It is lit and has a GPS approach on each runway which will be useful for our night time arrival.

Taxi out at Adelaide in the sunset.

Takeoff from Adelaide Airport.

Dark night ahead of us.

Final approach to Ayers Rock Airport.  The rock is hidden in the night near our left wingtip.

Parked for the night.

YPAD - YAYE stats

Takeoff time:   1711

Landing time:   1905 (-1 hour time difference)

Flight time:      2:54

Fuel used:        1193kgs / 2624lbs

Hobart to Adelaide

DAY 24, LEG 103 - Hobart to Adelaide

We head over the beautiful scenery of Tasmania to Adelaide on mainland Australia.  The city is the capital of the state of South Australia and hosts the fifth busiest airport in the country.

Airborne from Hobart and turning on course.

Passing the smaller airport serving Hobart, Cambridge Airport.

Both Hobart airports behind us.

Passing the city on the other side of the River Derwent.

Flying over the various national parks that make up central Tasmania.

Leaving the north coast of Tasmania and heading towards King Island in the distance.

Over King Island.

King Island Airport.

Coroong National Park and Lake Alexandria on mainland Australia.

Final approach to Adelaide Airport.

Parked at Adelaide as the sun begins to set.

YMHB - YPAD stats

Takeoff time:   1412

Landing time:   1656

Flight time:      2:44

Fuel used:        1121kgs / 2466lbs

Manapouri to Hobart

DAY 24, LEG 102 - Manapouri to Hobart

We leave New Zealand behind on this leg and head back to Australia.  We are visiting the island of Tasmania, off Australia's south coast, and the capital city of Hobart.  Tasmania is a mountainous island and the weather forecast is good, so hopefully we should get some good views on the way in.  The international airport at Hobart is situated near it's predecessor, Cambridge Airport, on the south-eastern corner of the island and serves mainly Australian domestic destinations, but is also the base for the Australian Antarctic Division's A319 which serves Wilkins Runway on Antarctica.

Taking off from Manapouri.

Heading out to sea over the mountains of the south island.

Quick stroll into the cabin to check out the view.

First cloud of this leg with an hour to go to Hobart.

Approaching Tasmania.

Vectoring towards Hobart Airport.

Final approach to Hobart Airport.

NZMO - YMHB stats

Takeoff time:  1200

Landing time:  1352 (-2 hour time difference)

Flight time:     3:52

Fuel used:       1556kgs / 3423lbs

Chatham Islands to Manapouri

DAY 24, LEG 101 - Chatham Islands to Manapouri

We continue our journey back towards Australia by crossing the Southern Pacific Ocean into southern New Zealand and the airport at Manapouri, the westernmost town in the country.

Takeoff from Chatham Islands Airport.

Looking down at the apron on departure.

Halfway to mainland New Zealand with a 50 knot headwind.

Approaching Christchurch and switching from Auckland Oceanic Radio to domestic New Zealand air traffic control.

View down towards Governors Bay.

Overhead the city of Christchurch.

Overhead Christchurch Airport with the Waimakariri River.

Looking over to the north coast of New Zealand's southern island.

Nice weather today.

With the weather fine we request a detour from ATC towards Milford Sound for some mountain flying.

Descending into Milford Sound.

Flying down Milford Sound.

Climbing up through the valley at the end of Milford Sound.

Getting up close and personal to some scenery!

Flying at 500ft agl along the next valley towards Manapouri.

Almost treetop height!

Turning final in a strong crosswind.

A 180 on the runway to backtrack to the apron.

Safely parked at Manapouri.

NZCI - NZMO stats

Takeoff time:  1040

Landing time:  1140 (-2 hours time difference)

Flight time:     3:40

Fuel used:       1227kgs / 2700lbs