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But our commitment to Australian tourism is as strong as ever.
The ATDW website has had a makeover.
But our commitment to Australian tourism is as strong as ever.
The Far West Coast of South Australia contains some of the most spectacular coastal scenery of anywhere in Australia. Miles of beaches, steep cliffs, and secluded rockpools make for amazing scenery. Combine this with stories of our pioneering past and interesting present, and you will have a memorable day out. Between late May and early October, you may see Southern Right whales at Fowlers Bay and the Head of the Bight Marine Park. The most whales (over 100 whales) are typically seen in July and August.
South Australia's Far West Coast of South Australia could be described as the Secret Coast - there are so many unexpected isolated bays and wind-swept beaches for you to discover. We recommend a scenic flight from Ceduna as the perfect start to your visit, to help you plan your stay. Alternatively, if you take this flight as the final activity, it will help you plan your next visit. Scenic flights vary in length - 20 mins / 30 mins / 45 mins / 60 mins. The flights departs only as required - bookings are essential and must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
From the mid-1950s until the mid-1960s, the British Government tested nuclear bombs at a remote location in South Australia's Great Victoria Desert. All the testing was conducted in the utmost secrecy, with almost no-one being told what was going on, or the long term effects. This location was called - Maralinga. We depart from Ceduna and fly over the testing grounds before landing at Maralinga Airport. We then join a guided bus tour to explore the testing grounds and Maralinga Village. A picnic lunch is included. The afternoon flight is over the Great Victoria Desert to return to Ceduna. This is your opportunity to visit Ground Zero, and learn first-hand from local guides what actually happened at Maralinga.
From 1 July to 30 September, Chinta Air offers scenic flights from the Nullarbor Roadhouse over the Bunda Cliffs and the Great Australian Bight Marine Park. During this time, Southern Right Whales gather in the Marine Park to socialise, give birth, and breed. The scenic flights vary from 20 minutes to 60 minutes long, and provide the opportunity to see the Bunda Cliffs and the endangered Southern Right Whales If you wish to venture further afield, take a full day and fly into Maralinga to discover the secrets of the nuclear bomb testing program during the 1950s and 1960s. Another option is to take a full day flightseeing tour to follow the full length of the Bunda Cliffs, with a lunch stop at the railway town of Forrest before returning to the Nullarbor Roadhouse along the Trans Australian Railway Line. Bookings are essential for all flights.