Hobart sightseeing flights to Antarctica announced

Want to view Antarctica’s rugged mountains, colossal icebergs and unique wildlife for a day? Here’s how to grab a hot seat for a cool ride.

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TASMANIANS have been handed the hottest ticket to the coolest continent with access to a day of world-class sightseeing.

There are 218 tickets up for grabs for RACT Travel customers to grab before November 9.

The flight – from Hobart International Airport on January 30, 2022, and which will take 12 to 14 hours – will put locals in the skies over Antarctica, with at least four of those hours dedicated to flying over the ice.

RACT state sales manager Christine Benbow said it would be only the second Antarctic sightseeing flight departing Hobart since 1994, with locals usually forking out extra to fly to Melbourne or Sydney before they can make the trip to the far south.

“There have been so many people have their travel plans disrupted this year,” Ms Benbow said.

“By bringing this opportunity to Tasmania we’re hopefully giving people the opportunity to see Antarctica and to be able to tick it off their bucket list.”

Grab a seat for a once in a lifetime flight over Antarctica.

Prices start at $1199 for economy explorer class up to $7999 premium business class deluxe, with each seat of the large window Qantas 787 Dreamliner allowing ample viewing.

“I assure you this is a unique opportunity – it will sell out by the 9th of November,” Ms Benbow said.

The carbon neutral flight will include meals, premium drinks, onboard talks from expeditioners and live crosses with research stations.

Bookings can be made in person or via 1300 368 111.

Visit ract.com.au for more information.