Indulge yourself, friends, family, special clients or staff with an event that encompasses nostalgia, fine food, fine wines and a lot of fun!
Your transport for the day is Melbourne's 'Gooney Bird' our beautifully restored DC-3 airliner. With a seating capacity of 28 passengers, experiencing aviation the way it used to be, measured, stately, relaxed. Departing from your own private VIP lounge at Essendon Airport, we travel north to central Victoria, the home of Brown Brothers. Flight time is just one hour over some of central Victoria’s most beautiful scenery.
On arrival at Wangaratta Airport, we proceed to the Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre, at the original homestead in nearby Milawa. This is a pleasant fifteen minute drive through some of Victoria’s most wonderful landscapes. On arrival, you’re seated at the elegant and relaxed dining area, where the culinary side of your day seriously begins. Brown Brothers have developed an innovative menu concept that matches your wine to your food.
The Epicurean Centre is located in the beautiful garden surrounds of the winery and offers an ambience that can only be appreciated by being there. After lunch, explore the property, sample or purchase some wines, or just relax until departure time.
Your day includes: Flight to and from Wangaratta Airport from Essendon Airport in our 28 passenger DC-3, Melbourne’s 'Gooney Bird', crewed by two pilots and one flight attendant. Tea/coffee/soft drinks prior to departure, light refreshments enroute. Transfers to and from the Brown Brothers facility from Wangaratta Airport.
Luncheon comprising up to three courses, with an accompanying matching glass of wine per course.
(Additional wines at your cost.)
Contact Julie on 03 9379-9299 for Corporate price (whole aircraft)
Jump Seat
Experience the view from the cockpit of this classic airliner! Our DC-3 flights give you the special opportunity to ride in the Jump Seat with the pilots for either a take-off or landing.
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