As members will recall there has been much talk of a Fly In to Darwin over the years and I am pleased to report that our autumn Fly In 2026 will be heading that way thanks to the generosity of the C182 Association who are the organisers and have generously invited the C200 Series Association to join them.
There is an interesting, fun and fabulous itinerary planned for our time there plus it’s an opportunity for anyone wishing to extend their holiday and see even more of the Top End.
The destination is also ideal for those members who may prefer to come commercially. For those of us flying in we will be landing at YMKT, just south of Darwin.
Members are encouraged to book and pay early as you would have seen in earlier emails. The Oaks Elan Darwin is where we’ll be staying, see the following booking advice.
Reserve your accommodation at the OAKS DARWIN ELAN HOTEL.
C182 committee have negotiated a group booking at a 10% reduction, no payment until check- in and cancellation up to one day before arrival. Please note that rooms have NOT been put aside for us. Hence the urgency to book asap.
The procedure is a little more onerous than making the usual phone call, but it does work. We have done it and reserved the four nights for $933.00.
This is what to do……….
- Go to the website: Oakshotels.com.au
- Select Oaks Elan Darwin as your destination.
- Enter code: Ourevent
- Select dates
- Select room type and date. NB Make sure you choose one with no pre-payment required and cancellation possible.
- Go ahead and follow the prompts to book.
Arrival/Departure Details
YMKT is the airstrip we will be using. It has avgas, engineering and the Top End Flying Club who are allowing us use of their facilities.
The plan is to use maxi taxis to get in to Darwin and Oaks Elan (about a 40 min trip) Cost will be about $130. Shared between 6 or maybe 8 people is reasonable.
Departures will be the same.
Darwin Itinerary will include
- Tuesday 12th. Welcome drinks and snacks at Oaks Elan. Dinner, if still hungry will be at your own cost.
- Wednesday13th. Tour to Fogg Dam and Adelaide River Crocodile viewing cruise followed by lunch at Humpty Doo Hotel.
- 182 Association AGM and Committee Meeting.
- Gala Dinner at Oaks Elan.
- Thursday 14th WW2 Land and Sea Tour. (Divided into two groups). Lunch on Stokes Wharf (own cost)
- Sunset visit to Mindal Beach markets with our own VIP enclosure where you can choose your dinner from one of the many stalls.(own cost)
- Friday 15th. Tour of various Darwin Museums with lunch at the Saltbush Restaurant (BYO) at the Darwin Museum and Art Gallery.
- Charles Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise.
- Saturday 16th. Farewells and departures until next time.