Above and Beyond Tasmania

Above and Beyond Tasmania runs seaplane flights from Hobart's waterfront. The company operates under the name Port Davey Wildside Pty Ltd. It describes its service as Tasmania's only seaplane experience. Flights leave from Kings Pier Marina at Franklin Wharf in Hobart.

Scenic flights are shared flights over Hobart, Bruny Island, Port Arthur and other places. The company describes these shared flights as light on the pocket. Fly and Dine flights pair scenic flying with local food at Maria Island, the Gordon River, Bathurst Harbour and other places.

Destination flights go to Saffire Freycinet, Satellite Island and other places in Tasmania. Bushwalker transfers take walkers by seaplane and boat to the most remote trails in Southwest Tasmania. Custom charters let guests set their own private route and destination.

The fleet is built around an amphibious Cessna 208 Caravan. The aircraft has an all leather interior and seats up to 10 passengers. The site gives a cruising speed of 340 kilometres per hour and a range of more than 1,200 kilometres. The company says the aircraft can reach places that are only accessible by air, such as Bruny Island and the West Coast.

All flights are operated under CASA Air Operator Certificate CASA.AOC.0099. The company was started by two founders. The current owners took over in July 2024, and one of the founders still flies for the company.

Gift vouchers are available on the website, and the site includes reviews, frequently asked questions and terms and conditions.

The website describes a trip from Hobart's waterfront as a flight where the city falls away and Tasmania unfolds below. It describes wild coastlines, dolerite cliffs and ancient forests, and says pilots share the stories of the landscape during flights. Destination flights also go to Saffire Freycinet, which the site describes as one of Tasmania's exclusive stays.

Services

• Scenic seaplane flights
• Shared scenic flights
• Fly and dine
• Destination flights
• Bushwalker transfers
• Custom charters
• Gift vouchers
• Seaplane transfers to Bruny Island