Fraser Island
Corporate Hoore flies north for the winter.
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We arrived at the crack of dawn to prepare the Corporate Hoore fleet
("Fill 'er up!")
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To avoid being shot down, it's best to take a VFR lane through Williamtown Military zone.
(We took the back way)
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There's Coffs Harbour... Better get some fuel!
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Let's go straight to the bowser
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On the, err, road again... north
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Past the firing range
(Duck as required...)
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Past Byron Bay
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Awww... pretty!
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The swell's picking up!
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Waves crashing in...
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It's pretty hard to get lost: keep the ocean on your right!
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Here's the scary bit: the 10 mile crossing to the mainland
(It's there if you look closely - Click to zoom)
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Let's play "Dodge the Jetstar" at Maroochydore Airport!
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Up the Cooloola Coast, we pass the Cherry Venture, washed ashore in July 1973 by Cyclone David. The ABC has some more information.
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After debating whether we should follow the east or west sides of the island, we went staight up the middle to see the incredible lakes!
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The fractal patterns are amazing! (Click to zoom)
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The southend end is just as beautiful in a different way
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Wow!
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More helicopter photos
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