Seaplane Adventure Flights on Australia's Sunshine Coast
Find out why we’re ranked by TripAdvisor in the TOP 10% of experiences worldwide… for more than 5 years!
This is NOT an ordinary Scenic Flight or Joy Flight! This is an ADVENTURE FLIGHT!
Embark on a world-exclusive warbird adventure in an epic Wilga spyplane on floats! We’ve got more glass than a Helicopter! It’s perfect for surveilling the magnificent Sunshine Coast of Australia and for lifelong memories!
Find out what makes these adventures so good:
Choose from our popular range of flights and packages. Book now or purchase a Gift Voucher for someone special.
Most flights require a minimum of 2 fares, but if you don’t have two, give us a call and our friendly staff will sort out a solution.
Report for Paradise Ops mission! From Maroochy River Base, engage in a water launch, conduct reconnaissance over the captivating Mooloolaba beach, execute a strategic pass over Point Cartwright, and RTB (Return to Base) to Maroochy River. This tactical flight, abundant in scenic intelligence, guarantees an unmatched Sunshine Coast operation. An unforgettable sortie!
Minimum 2 fares. Max 3 pax. Max 200kg.
Join the ranks for our most popular mission! Board our warbird at Maroochy River Base, scout Mooloolaba harbour from the skies, chart the strategic coastline to Caloundra, and execute a flawless landing on Maroochy’s pristine waters. Reconnoitre the unmatched beauty of the Sunshine Coast in this paramount operation. Enlist for an extraordinary aerial sortie with us!
Minimum 2 fares. Max 3 pax. Max 200kg.
Noosa Tactical Flight: Embark on our Noosa Recon, our second most popular mission. Lift off from Maroochy River Base, fly north over Mudjimba Island, chart the pristine beaches by Mount Coolum, drift past Noosa National Park to Noosa River, and return. This reconnaissance offers a blend of coastal and hinterland vistas, capturing the diverse essence of the Sunshine Coast.
Minimum 2 fares. Max 3 pax. Max 200kg.
Besides being ranked among the top 10% of experiences worldwide, these Adventure Flights are a rare opportunity to experience a Wilga 80 Warbird on floats – and to do that in the diverse and stunning surrounds of Australia’s Sunshine Coast. You experience unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.
Enjoy the rugged and authentic charm of this immaculately maintained ex-military warbird’s rock-steady flight, its powerful radial engine, crocodile seat covers, and taking off from the beautiful Maroochy River.
Our Chief Pilot, Shawn Kelly, is very experienced and passionate about creating an informative, safe and memorable experience for you. With a maximum of 3 passengers, this experience is a very personal interaction where you get to know what it is like in the cockpit and savour a taste of yesteryear.
Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline rush or conquering fears, your pilot will cater to your comfort level to ensure an unforgettable flight.
This amazing warbird was designed as a spy-plane. She has more glass than a helicopter! She is certified to fly with the doors on or doors off –these two totally different and distinct experiences are available for optimal views and exhilaration.
Low and slow. Imagine a reconnaissance flight over Twin Waters, Mudjimba Island, Mount Coolum, and Noosa National Park. These adventures showcase the design of our amazing Wilga 80 as she flies for an awe-inspiring perspective of the Sunshine Coast.
Book your memorable journey with Paradise Seaplanes, supported by our flexible policies. Life’s surprises? Reschedule or get a full refund even on the flight day. Weather concerns? We prioritize safety and offer free rescheduling or full refunds.
Secure your adventure with just a 10% deposit, balance due on flight day. Pay via cash, EFTPOS, or credit card. With us, booking is effortless and worry-free. Let’s soar the skies with confidence!
From Maroochydore River to Noosa, from the Glasshouse Mountains to Moreton Bay, we ensure that your journey takes you back in time to a golden age of adventure and discovery. Real and rugged and planned to your specifications, these Adventure Flights are an exceptional opportunity to create lasting memories and discover Australia in an entirely new way.
Embark on an adventure that leaves our guests exclaiming, “Wow, just wow!” Join us at Paradise Seaplanes today and let your spirit soar above the Sunshine Coast’s unparalleled beauty.
Ready to make a special occasion amazing? Grab a friend or family member and come and make memories with us. Call us for a chat. We can answer any questions or help you make a special occasion more special.
Bradman Ave at Minti St,
Maroochydore Q 4558
Located on the beautiful Maroochy River and Sunshine Coast biospheres.
15 min from SCAirport (MCY)
90 min from Brisbane (BNE)
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Single Passengers. Most flights require a minimum of 2 fares, however, you are welcome to purchase a voucher for one person as long as your recipient understands that 2 fares are required for that flight. Your recipient can either find a friend or family member to purchase the other seat OR Paradise Seaplanes can match them with another passenger who has the same flight voucher. As long as your recipient is flexible as to dates and times, and accurate weights are supplied, this usually is a great solution. Call us to be added to our standby list. 0437719088
Online Vouchers are purchased per person.
Flight Restrictions. For our Wilga Warbird, all flights are maximum three passengers and maximum 200kg total passenger weight.
Passenger Weight. We do ask you the passenger’s weight in the shopping cart–it is ok to guess if you don’t want to ask or it is a surprise.
Expiry. Vouchers are good for three years from date of purchase.
