Landing in Luxury

The Journey is as Majestic as the Destination

- Anand Mohan

You step off the plane, your shoes brushing against a private runway flanked by palm trees swaying gently in the breeze. The air is fresh, tinged with the promise of the extraordinary. Ahead, a resort's luxurious embrace awaits, its silhouette invitingly glowing under a golden sun. No bustling terminals, no clamour of crowds just an uninterrupted journey from sky to sanctuary. This is the pinnacle of luxury travel: where private airstrips transform arrivals into an elegant performance of exclusivity. The journey merges seamlessly with the destination, setting the tone for an unforgettable escape. Here, we journey into five such paradises that epitomise this union of aviation and opulence.

Amidst Tasmania's wilderness lies Saffire Freycinet, a gateway to an extraordinary adventure. Picture stepping aboard a De Havilland Beaver seaplane, its propellers slicing through Hobart's clear skies as it climbs over the serene east coast. Below, sheer cliffs carve bold silhouettes against the turquoise waters, and the iconic arc of Wineglass Bay unfolds like a painter's masterpiece. As the seaplane gracefully descends, the gentle hiss of water punctuates your arrival, turning a mere landing into an exhilarating prelude to your stay. Moments later, the thrill of a water landing as you approach Saffire Freycinet will start this adventure on a high. Prefer another route?

Take the helicopter service that offers a 45-minute journey from Hobart to the lodge, sweeping over landmarks for an unforgettable aerial prelude to your stay. Customised flight paths cater to those who wish to savour Tasmania's splendour before touching down just steps from the lodge.