Glider Joy Flights Byron Bay

Glider Adventure Flights

When and where

Tyagarah Airfield, Old Brunswick Road, Byron Bay (Go past the first two hangars and continue along the road for about a kilometre to the eastern end of the airstrip - see maps on the contact page)

We fly on most days, weather permitting. Flights are available throughout the day but booking is essential.

What to expect

Sit back, relax and thrill as you take off in these amazing powered gliders, then be enthralled at the awesome views over the Byron Bay coastline. When the engine is cut, you fly like a bird enjoying the freedom of the limitless sky.

These self-launching motor gliders embody the advantages of powered aircraft combined with the inherent safety of sailplanes, and regularly soar the rugged ridges of Mt Warning and the cliffs below the historic Byron Bay Lighthouse. Your pilot will give you a pre-flight briefing before you climb aboard and get comfortably strapped into your safety harness ready for take off. You will sit beside your pilot and have a great view all round.

Ultimate High

"Ultimate High" is approximately 60 minutes in duration. Take off and climb over the spectacular Main Arm Valley towards Mt Warning. Enjoy the views in the east of the Byron Coast all the way up to the Gold Coast. Look to the west and marvel at the beauty of the Nightcap and Border Ranges National Parks. After switching off the motor, glide back along the Coorabell Ridge soaring a wave then over to Byron Bay Lighthouse to spot dolphins or whales and finally back to Tyagarah for a landing.

10% Discount
for two or more flights booked for the same day.

Price: $250 Christmas Special $225.00
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Motorglider over Cape Byron - Click to Enlarge

Grob Motorglider over beach, Byron Bay

Taste of Freedom
"Taste of Freedom" is approximately 40 minutes in duration. Take off from Tyagarah and arrive at Cape Byron flying low around the lighthouse, keeping an eye out for dolphins or whales at Watego Beach. From there you will go to Broken Head where "the rainforest meets the sea" and you will see our pristine, uninhabited beaches.

Turning inland you will climb to 4500ft for an overall view up and down the coast before the engine is turned off and the propellor feathered for soaring. You will have magnificent views of the Great Dividing Range, Mount Warning and the Gold Coast as you glide back to the airstrip on silent wings.

Price: $180

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We also have a 25 minute flight for $140
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10% Discount
for two or more flights booked for the same day.

Two Gliders off Cape Byron

Partner Flights
Subject to aircraft availability, enjoy a partner flight where you can fly in two similar gliders close to each other. You can even talk to one another by radio as you enjoy the spectacular scenery of Byron and Mt Warning areas. Remember you will go further and you will see more as our gliders are capable of higher cruise speeds than most....
Price is for two single flights.

Other Information ?
- This gliding club is the only clut to hold a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Air Operators Certificate for your added security and safety.
- You should wear comfortable clothes and sensible shoes, and perhaps a jumper in winter.
- You must be over 12 years of age and under 110kg. If you are under 18 you will require written parental consent.
- Adverse weather conditions may require your flight to be re-scheduled. Check with club on day if in doubt.
- Partner flights are also available where you and your friend/partner/relative fly in two aircraft flying close to each other.
- For full details, please read Terms & Conditions

Learn to Fly
If you think you'd like to take things a step further and learn to fly, we'd be delighted to help.

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Big Surf at Byron Bay Lighthouse