Southern Lights Are Back – A Special Return Flight from Melbourne

*Flight will only go ahead if numbers are achieved. **No payment required until flight is confirmed to go ahead. ***Prices listed are indicative only

After more than two years since the last Aurora Australis flight, we’re bringing this incredible adventure back — thanks to the passion of the astrophotographers who helped run it.

This one-night-only charter will depart Melbourne in September 2026, flying aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner south towards Antarctica, where we’ll chase and capture the breathtaking Southern Lights from 40,000 feet.

While we don’t fly directly over the Antarctic mainland, our path takes us deep into the Southern Ocean and close to the icy edge of the continent — the perfect vantage point for the aurora.

Whether you’re a keen photographer or simply want to witness the magic of the lights with your own eyes, this will be an unforgettable experience — and it could be your last chance to take a Southern Lights flight.

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✨ Onboard Experience

• Witness the Aurora Australis away from city lights and weather

• Fly deep south towards Antarctica for the ultimate aurora vantage point

• Onboard meals provided

• Learn how to capture the aurora using everything from a phone to a DSLR

• Be guided by a team of talented astrophotographers:
  David Finlay, Jacqui Beven, Luke Rasmussen, Mark Osmotherly, James Stone, and Daniel Haynes

• Share in a unique, one-night charter dedicated solely to the lights

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💺 Indicative Pricing (per person)

*Final fares confirmed at time of booking

• Premium Business Class – approx. $9,100

• Business Class – approx. $8,400

• Premium Economy – approx. $5,200

• Economy (No Wing) – approx. $3,300

• Economy (Wing) – approx. $2,800

• Economy (Limited View) – approx. $1,700

👉 Select your preferred class above when registering your interest.

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📅 Departure Details

• Date: September 2026

• Departure/Return: Melbourne, Australia

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🔔 Register Your Interest

Seats for past flights sold out quickly, and after two years away, demand is expected to be high.

Register now to:

• Be first to hear when bookings open

• Secure priority access to your preferred seat class

• Help bring this long-awaited flight back to the skies

(This is an expression of interest only — no payment required at this stage.)

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✈️ Our Route South

Every Southern Lights flight follows a unique path. The pilots adjust course throughout the night to chase the brightest auroral displays, ensuring passengers enjoy maximum viewing time.

Typically, the aircraft departs Melbourne, heads deep into the Southern Ocean towards Antarctica, and then makes a series of sweeping passes under the auroral oval before returning to Melbourne.

🎥 See it in action:
Check out this short video showing one of our previous flight paths on the aircraft’s entertainment system:
👉  Flight  video