Australia operating Antarctic Sightseeing Tour Flight

Excited passengers take photographs and video of the departures board at Sydney domestic airport as they prepare to board they Antarctic flight.


The mountain range near Cape Adare offers the first glimpse of the Antarctic continent.


The highest peak in the range is Mount Minto at 4163m.


Passengers are encouraged to move around the plane on the Captain's Choice Antarctic Sightseeing Tour to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the view.


The plane moves down the coast from Commonwealth Bay, the site of Mawson's huts, towards the French Base at Dumont d'Urville.


Detailed deep cracks in the ice coast can be seen as the plane circles the French Base at Dumont d'Urville.


The French Antarctic research base at Dumont d'Urville is seen from above.


The plane travels down the coast from Cape Hudson towards the Mertz Glacier.


The meal in business class is served during the first leg of the 12 hour flight.


Nothing but bright white snow for miles.