Par Avion: Tasmania's Premier Aviation Experience
Discover Tasmania from above with Par Avion: Scenic flights, wilderness tours, and flight training at Cambridge Aerodrome.
Par Avion, based at Cambridge Aerodrome near Hobart, Tasmania, offers unique air-based tours to remote locations like the Southwest National Park. Established in 1978, it provides scenic flights, charter services, and flight training, showcasing Tasmania's stunning wilderness from above.
A brief summary to Par Avion
- 115 Kennedy Dr, Cambridge, Tasmania, 7170, AU
- +61362485390
- Visit website
- Monday 7:30 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 7:30 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 7:30 am-5 pm
- Thursday 7:30 am-5 pm
- Friday 7:30 am-5 pm
- Saturday 7:30 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Book your scenic flight or wilderness tour in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
- Consider a flight and tour package to Melaleuca for an immersive experience in Tasmania's remote Southwest National Park.
- If you're interested in learning to fly, inquire about Par Avion's flight training programs and introductory lessons.
Getting There
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Bus
From Hobart City, take the bus towards Sorell or Seven Mile Beach. Check the Metro Tasmania schedule for routes that stop near Cambridge Aerodrome. Alight at the closest stop on Kennedy Drive and walk approximately 20 minutes to Par Avion. A single bus fare within Hobart is around $3.60 AUD.
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Taxi
From Hobart Airport (HBA), a taxi to Par Avion at Cambridge Aerodrome takes approximately 7 minutes and costs between $16 - $20 AUD. Taxis are readily available at the airport.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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tasmanian wilderness experiences
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Tasman Bridge Lookout
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Richmond Bridge
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Rosny Point
11.3 km
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Tasman Bridge
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The Floating Bridge Landmark
12.0 km
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Government House Tasmania
12.4 km
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Hobart Cenotaph
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The Henry Jones Art Hotel
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Footsteps Sculpture
12.9 km
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Heading South Sculpture
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The Bernacchi Tribute Sculptures
12.9 km
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Mount Wellington Descent
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City Hall
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Craigow Vineyard
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Puddleduck Vineyard
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Bellerive Beach
9.7 km
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Every Man & His Dog Vineyard
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Federation Artisan Chocolate
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Rosny Hill Lookout
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Kangaroo Bluff reserve
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Kangaroo Bluff Battery Historic Site
10.6 km
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Pooley Wines
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Richmond Gaol
10.8 km
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Coal River Valley Wine Tours
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Tasmania’s History House
11.0 km
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Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
11.3 km
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Essential places to dine
Barilla Bay Oyster Farm
2.2 km
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Frogmore Creek Cellar Door & Restaurant
4.6 km
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Altitude Restaurant & Functions
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Driftwood Restaurant
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Old Wharf Restaurant
12.8 km
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Peacock and Jones
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The Black Footed Pig
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Fellini Italian Restaurant & Much More
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Hog's Breath Cafe Hobart
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Landscape Restaurant & Grill
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Drunken Admiral
12.9 km
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Stockmans Restaurant
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Tasman Restaurant
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Pearl + Co
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Tasmania & Beyond
2.5 km
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Runway News
2.5 km
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Seven Mile Beach Store
4.2 km
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Eco by design Gifts
6.1 km
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Create&Wonder
8.4 km
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Richmond Botanicals Co.
10.8 km
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A Bit Curious
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Walker & Walker
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Walter & Co
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The Botanical Shop
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Fancy Fabric
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Antique Prints & Maps
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SKARFE
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The Story Bar
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Hope & Anchor Hotel
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LARK Cellar Door, Hobart
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Rosie in My Midnight Dreams
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Gin(bar) by Forty Spotted
13.3 km
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The Still, LARK Whisky Bar
13.3 km
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Post Street Social
13.3 km
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Gold Bar
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The Den Salamanca
13.3 km
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The Salamanca Whisky Bar
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