Jabiru Airstrip (YJAB) lands you right in the heart of the Kakadu National Park — one of Australia’s most iconic natural and cultural landscapes. It’s the ultimate hub to begin an unforgettable outback adventure.
FACILITIES
Jabiru Airfield features a sealed runway suitable for light aircraft and charter flights. Weather conditions can vary with the tropical climate, especially during the wet season (Nov–April), so pilots should check NOTAMs and seasonal forecasts before flying. The airfield operates on a prior permission required (PPR) basis. Basic facilities are available on site, and aircraft parking is accessible by arrangement.
GETTING AROUND
Jabiru township is just a few minutes from the airfield and can be reached by pre-arranged transfer or local hire car. Renting your own vehicle is recommended to get the best out of your visit.
EXPLORE
As the only town inside Kakadu National Park, Jabiru is a perfect launchpad for exploring ancient landscapes and sacred Aboriginal sites. Make sure you fly over Twin and Jim Jim Falls for some of the best aerial views of the region. Further afield on the ground, cruise the Yellow Water Billabong, or walk through time at Ubirr and Nourlangie, home to some of the oldest rock art on earth.
EAT & DRINK
Refuel after a big day out at Manjmukmuk or Kakadu Lodge, offering some of the best meals in town. For a good quality coffee, drop into Marrawuddi Arts & Culture and browse through the beautiful Indigenous art while you wait.
STAY
Accommodation ranges from caravan parks and campgrounds to resort-style lodges and self-contained cabins. Anbinik Kakadu Resort offers unique architect-designed cabins, but it’s hard to go past the iconic crocodile-shaped Mercure Kakadu Hotel.
HERVEY BAY (YHBA)
Hervey Bay Airport (YHBA) is your launchpad to Queenland’s Fraser Coast, where beautiful beaches, whale encounters and island adventures await.
FACILITIES
Hervey Bay Airport features a sealed runway and is fully equipped for light aircraft operations. Commercial flights operate from here, so the terminal is well equipped with dedicated aircraft parking bays, pilot amenities, as well as a café and car hire desks.
GETTING AROUND
The airport is located just 6km south of the Esplanade foreshore, so the airport is an easy drive into town. Taxis and airport shuttles are readily available, and car hire can be booked in advance or upon arrival.
EXPLORE
Hervey Bay is known for its calm beaches, vibrant marine life, and as the gateway to K’gari (Fraser Island) — the world’s largest sand island. Between July and November, the bay becomes a hotspot for whale watching, with humpbacks using its protected waters to rest and play. A scenic fly over K’gari (Fraser Island) and the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do!
EAT & DRINK
Fuel up at Enzo’s on the Beach, a beachfront café for coffee, cocktails and sea views. For fresh seafood, head to Boat Harbour Fisheries, or grab a relaxed meal overlooking the water at the Urangan Marina.
STAY
Hervey Bay has accommodation to suit all types of stay — from beachfront resorts like Mantra Hervey Bay and Oaks Resort, to holiday parks, boutique B&Bs, and self-contained holiday houses just steps from the beach.
