One of the World’s Most Magical Phenomena-
Now Right From our Aussie Doorstep
The Artic Circle has been a bucket list item for many Australians in their search for the sometimes-elusive Northern Lights, however our sister phenomenon, the Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, are just as impressive; and now a lot easier to witness.
An equally spectacular natural light display as the famed Aurora Borealis, its sibling Aurora Australis can be a touch more complex to view, given the lack of land in which to view it from in the Southern Hemisphere with high enough latitude.
Enter Chima Adventures’ bespoke Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aurora zone charter, allowing full view of constellations, stars and planets as Australians have never seen before.
An equally spectacular natural light display as the famed Aurora Borealis, its sibling Aurora Australis can be a touch more complex to view, given the lack of land in which to view it from in the Southern Hemisphere with high enough latitude.
Enter Chima Adventures’ bespoke Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Aurora zone charter, allowing full view of constellations, stars and planets as Australians have never seen before.
Southern Lights by Flight from James Stone on Vimeo.
Add Southern Lights to Your Bucket List
Leaving mid-evening and flying in stealth mode (no, not a ploy to scare away the aliens); the aircraft flies with all internal and external lights off, including on the wings, for total darkness. This ensures the best viewing conditions, including no pesky reflections, while searching for the stunning Aurora. Over the Southern Ocean, past our kiwi cousins in New Zealand on the left and our Tasmanian friends to the right, onwards, nearing Antarctica, the flight takes you away from all the light pollution on mainland Australia, Chimu Adventures has been the pioneer in launching this utterly unique One experience, with the first two 10-hour flights taking off from Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend, completely sold out.
Expert astronomers are onboard to help those non-astrologists understand how an Aurora is created in layman’s terms, as well as educating us on their favourite night sky objects that may be otherwise missed. The flight also offers a photographer to give tips and advice on photography and the best way to capture the memory of a lifetime.
For those who may have missed the first flights, never fear, more departures are available in winter, including flights from Perth and Brisbane. The only way to fully appreciate the spectacular beauty and ever-changing aurora as it curves and flexes from a colossal curtain of light into a swirling scene of astronomical magnificence is to book one of the winter flights for your next unforgettable travel experience. Prices start from $1.295pp for the trip of a lifetime. Enquire Now if you''d like to book.
Expert astronomers are onboard to help those non-astrologists understand how an Aurora is created in layman’s terms, as well as educating us on their favourite night sky objects that may be otherwise missed. The flight also offers a photographer to give tips and advice on photography and the best way to capture the memory of a lifetime.
For those who may have missed the first flights, never fear, more departures are available in winter, including flights from Perth and Brisbane. The only way to fully appreciate the spectacular beauty and ever-changing aurora as it curves and flexes from a colossal curtain of light into a swirling scene of astronomical magnificence is to book one of the winter flights for your next unforgettable travel experience. Prices start from $1.295pp for the trip of a lifetime. Enquire Now if you''d like to book.