Elite Aviation Services - “Outback From Above”

Elite Aviation Services Pty Ltd is a privately owned, family-run aviation business based in Winton in outback Queensland, Australia. It markets its tours and flights under the name Outback From Above. The company says its founders have long ties to the region, though it does not give a founding year.

Its work divides into three areas: air transport for corporate clients, tours and leisure packages, and emergency response flights in outback Queensland. Charter clients can be dropped at a remote location and collected at an agreed time, or have the aircraft wait for them, and the company can organise catering, ground transfers and accommodation.

The business uses small-group helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, but its website does not name the specific aircraft types or the operating certificate they fly under. Scenic products include short helicopter flights around Winton and a sunset helicopter flight from Winton Airport over the Australian Age of Dinosaurs site and Bladensburg National Park, which is listed on the Queensland tourism website.

Destinations named on its website range well beyond Winton, including Birdsville, Windorah, Lake Eyre and William Creek, the Undara Lava Tubes, Cobbold Gorge, Gilberton Outback Retreat and Cape York locations such as Punsand Bay and Archer River Roadhouse, as well as outback events and festivals.

The company suits small groups who need to reach remote outback properties or attractions with limited road or airline access. Flyers booking a point-to-point charter rather than a tour should confirm the aircraft type and seat capacity for their route.