Chinta Air
Chinta Air
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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From Rawnsley Park Station, on the South side of Wilpena Pound, Chinta Air offers scenic flights over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges National Park. Flights are from 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 hour. Prices start at $195 per person for two people. Take a day tour to the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary or over Lake Eyre or to the Mungo National Park. Bookings essential.
Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia
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RobynSydney
Perth, Australia64 contributions
Apr 2021
We are 3 friends who were fortunate to recently enjoy an outstanding 45 minute scenic flight from Rawnsley Station,.
Our flight departed at 0800 and our pilot Hugh, provided excellent commentary, whilst we enjoyed spectacular views on this very smooth flight.
Hugh is very knowledgeable and passionate about this stunning area and the commentary that he provided was the best that we have ever received on a flight.
Our scenic flight exceeded all of our expectations and each of us would highly recommend Chinta Air as they were very well organised.
Thank you Hugh for making our flight with you so enjoyable and memorable.
Robyn, Michael & Andrew
Our flight departed at 0800 and our pilot Hugh, provided excellent commentary, whilst we enjoyed spectacular views on this very smooth flight.
Hugh is very knowledgeable and passionate about this stunning area and the commentary that he provided was the best that we have ever received on a flight.
Our scenic flight exceeded all of our expectations and each of us would highly recommend Chinta Air as they were very well organised.
Thank you Hugh for making our flight with you so enjoyable and memorable.
Robyn, Michael & Andrew
Written 13 April 2021
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Good morning RobynnSydney:
Thankyou for choosing to fly with Chinta Air from Rawnsley Park Station, and thank you for taking the time to review your flight.
I will be sure to pass on your kind words.
Safe travels.
Written 9 May 2021
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Joel4749
Shepparton, Australia93 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
From ease of booking this flight through rawnsley park to having an excellent pilot.
This was a flight to remember
A perfect day weather wise.
Our pilot Andrew was compassionate about the area and knowledgeable on all aspects of the flinders Ranges
The only way to see flinders Ranges
We had been through and around previously but the flight culminated the lot
Just do it, well worth the money
One hour too
This was a flight to remember
A perfect day weather wise.
Our pilot Andrew was compassionate about the area and knowledgeable on all aspects of the flinders Ranges
The only way to see flinders Ranges
We had been through and around previously but the flight culminated the lot
Just do it, well worth the money
One hour too
Written 20 March 2021
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Good morning Joel4749:
Thank you for choosing to fly with Chinta Air from Rawnsley Park Station.
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the flight, and recommend the experience - thank you!
Safe travels.
Written 9 May 2021
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Judy L
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We took a one day flight with Chinta Air to Lake Eyre and it was a very enjoyable and informative trip. Our pilot was extremely knowledgeable pointing various landscapes, roads, towns etc from the air. Along with this came some history associated with each interest.
It was great trip in that we saw and visited places that we couldn’t have reached by car. We loved landing at William Creek for lunch and flying over Lake Eyre (it had some water) and the Marree Man. The pilot did an excellent job explaining things and we fully recommend anyone interested to take this flight.
It was great trip in that we saw and visited places that we couldn’t have reached by car. We loved landing at William Creek for lunch and flying over Lake Eyre (it had some water) and the Marree Man. The pilot did an excellent job explaining things and we fully recommend anyone interested to take this flight.
Written 24 April 2021
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Good morning 187judy!
Thankyou for choosing to fly with Chinta Air from Rawnsley Park Station, and for taking the time to review your flight.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the experience.
Safe travels.
Written 9 May 2021
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cgates1955
Adelaide96 contributions
Nov 2021
It is so worth the cost of this 30 minutes flight to view the spectacular Flinders Ranges from the air and see the amazing Wilpena Pound. It is breath-taking and the pilot provided insightful information. After 40 years of regularly visiting this area it was memorable to take to the air. Highly recommend this experience.
Written 12 November 2021
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Good afternoon cgates1955:
Thank you for choosing to fly with Chinta Air.
We do think that seeing the Flinders Rangs from above is the best way to experience the true majesty of the landscape.
Thank you for your recommendation.
Best wishes
Written 9 February 2022
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Eric W
Willunga, Australia248 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
This was simply amazing. Did the 45 minute flight out of Rawnsley first thing in the morning. The young pilot Hugh was friendly, informative and talked us through what he was doing with the plane that gave confidence in his knowledge and skills.
His commentary of the local area was of great interest, providing good information in a casual yet professional manner - it wasn't just a 'script' he couldn't deviate from. The experience was so good I could have just got straight back on and done again. Hugh made the experience so much better.
I will be making sure to tell everyone to do it!
Thanks for a great experience.
His commentary of the local area was of great interest, providing good information in a casual yet professional manner - it wasn't just a 'script' he couldn't deviate from. The experience was so good I could have just got straight back on and done again. Hugh made the experience so much better.
I will be making sure to tell everyone to do it!
Thanks for a great experience.
Written 17 January 2021
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Good morning EricW121:
Thank you for choosing to fly with Chinta Air from Rawnsley Park Station.
I am glad to hear you enjoyed the flight - we do believe that the only way to see the true majesty of the Flinders Ranges is from the air.
Thank you for taking the time to review the flight, and for your recommendation. We appreciate it!
Best wishes
Written 15 February 2021
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Imfundu
Adelaide, Australia137 contributions
Apr 2021
This day tour encompassing the Flinders Ranges to Lake Eyre with lunch at William Creek Hotel and late afternoon return to Rawnsley Park Station was as everyone else says just fabulous and I am so glad we did it.
Booking process was easy and the request for a comfort stop on the outward sector was scheduled in. Andrew was our very knowledgeable pilot who you could tell has a passion for his job and his commentary throughout the day was invaluable. I actually have a fear of small planes but Andrew's thoroughness made me feel relaxed. Plenty of room on the Cessna to spread your legs and take photos for the three of us.
Lunch stop at William Creek Hotel had a hiccup as for some reason they were unaware we were coming and had closed the kitchen for the day to do a deep clean. Trevor the owner of WCH was however on hand and a plan was hatched- we were provided with delicious burgers, chips and wine plus a town tour thrown in. Kudos for managing this into a positive result which actually became another highlight from the day.
Would definitely do another charter with this company in the future. Don't hesitate the outback of Australia from the sky is a marvel with all the different landscapes snd hues.
Booking process was easy and the request for a comfort stop on the outward sector was scheduled in. Andrew was our very knowledgeable pilot who you could tell has a passion for his job and his commentary throughout the day was invaluable. I actually have a fear of small planes but Andrew's thoroughness made me feel relaxed. Plenty of room on the Cessna to spread your legs and take photos for the three of us.
Lunch stop at William Creek Hotel had a hiccup as for some reason they were unaware we were coming and had closed the kitchen for the day to do a deep clean. Trevor the owner of WCH was however on hand and a plan was hatched- we were provided with delicious burgers, chips and wine plus a town tour thrown in. Kudos for managing this into a positive result which actually became another highlight from the day.
Would definitely do another charter with this company in the future. Don't hesitate the outback of Australia from the sky is a marvel with all the different landscapes snd hues.
Written 12 April 2021
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Good morning Imfundu:
Thankyou so much for choosing to fly with Chinta Air, from Rawnsley Park Station.and thankyou for taking the time to review your experience.
We do feel that the best way to experience the true expanse of the Outback is from a light aircraft (but we might be biased).
Best wishes
Written 9 May 2021
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Bruce from Doonan
Noosa, Australia33 contributions
May 2022
Superb aerial tour of the Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre South and Lake Torrens on Monday 16th, 2022. The guide and pilot did a great job in commentary and flying. Flew mainly at 5000 feet with a nice low run over Lake Eyre South towards Williams Creek for lunch. An all day (7 hour) trip. Highly recommend this trip and air charter company to others who want to explore and appreciate the great.
Written 24 May 2022
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Hello Bruce H:
Thank you so much for choosing Chinta Air for your flight over Wilpena Pound, the Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre.
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the day, and thank you for recommending us to others.
Safe travels.
Written 30 August 2022
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MaggotGuts
Bairnsdale, Australia11 contributions
Dec 2021
We did a morning flight with Donald for approx 45 mins in December 2021. What an amazing experience. Best money we have ever spent on a tour. The Flinders Ranges are superb and Donald was an incredible wealth of knowledge. Very Professional, informative, polite with such an easy going manner that showed he absolutely loves what he does.
Would highly recommend this trip to anyone. We did it after a friend had recommended it a few months earlier and were not disappointed. Just amazing,
Would highly recommend this trip to anyone. We did it after a friend had recommended it a few months earlier and were not disappointed. Just amazing,
Written 12 January 2022
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Good afternoon MaggotGuts:
Thank you to your friend for recommending us, and thank you for taking the time to review your experience.
We thank you also for taking the time to review your experience. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to your pilot.
Safe travels.
Written 9 February 2022
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Kawana Travellers
Kawana Island, Australia3,172 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We spent three days with Felicity from Chinta, flying from Adelaide to Birdsville via Innamincka and the visiting Burke & Wills Dig Tree.
We overnighted in Birdsville and had a great sunrise tour visiting Big Red on the edge of the Simpson desert.
The next day we flew over Lake Eyre, stopped at Marree for lunch, and then down to Rawnsley Park station for the night, with an amazing meal at the Woolshed.
We spent a day exploring the Flinders ranges and then finally flew back to Adelaide.
This was an outstanding vacation. Felicity is a terrific pilot and a lot of fun. We covered a lot of territory, had a great Outback Australia experience and loved every moment. If you’re thinking about seeing some of Outback Australia this is the best way to do it.
We overnighted in Birdsville and had a great sunrise tour visiting Big Red on the edge of the Simpson desert.
The next day we flew over Lake Eyre, stopped at Marree for lunch, and then down to Rawnsley Park station for the night, with an amazing meal at the Woolshed.
We spent a day exploring the Flinders ranges and then finally flew back to Adelaide.
This was an outstanding vacation. Felicity is a terrific pilot and a lot of fun. We covered a lot of territory, had a great Outback Australia experience and loved every moment. If you’re thinking about seeing some of Outback Australia this is the best way to do it.
Written 11 April 2021
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Good morning Kawana Travellers:
Thank you for choosing to fly with Chinta Air.
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your experience in South Australia's North East, and thank you so much for your kind recommendation.
With very best wishes
Written 9 May 2021
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karen d
London, UK25 contributions
Dec 2022
Thank you so much to Jayden, our pilot who was super knowledgeable and great company on the flight over Lake Eyre, and who was so right to recommend we also fly over the Painted Hills. We loved it and will remember and talk about it forever. It was expensive but so worth it. I have always wanted to see Lake Eyre, so thank you so much for the experience.
Written 30 December 2022
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Good afternoon W3240HWkarend:
Thank you so much for choosing Chinta Air for your flight over Wilpena Pound / Ikara, Lake Eyre / Kati Thanda, and the Painted Hills.
We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Jayden, your pilot.
Best wishes
Written 12 December 2023
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Good morning:
Thank you for taking the time to review your flight with Chinta Air, and Andrew. I will make sure that I let the team, and Andrew, know your positive comments.
We look forward to welcoming you at one of our other bases - on Kangaroo Island, where scenic flights operate from Kingscote Airport, or from our base at Ceduna. Thank you again.
Written 5 December 2017
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