For the purpose of the 2012
eclipse, Cairns gets you right there - so if you're
arriving or departing around the eclipse dates is probably
the most handy. Otherwise, connecting to international
flights through Brisbane / Sydney / Melbourne with a domestic
flight on Qantas is
probably the next best alternative if times are tight.
Airlines
Qantas serves
all major Australian cities with both international and domestic
flights.
The centre line of the eclipse moves from west to east north of Cairns. I will be offshore, close to the central line on the morning
of the 14th of November. First contact is at 0544 at 1° of
altitude. Totality commences at 0638 at 14° and lasts for
2 minutes. Final contact is at 0740.
I will be travelling with Journeys
Worldwide - a Brisbane based firm I've used for previous
eclipses in Libya and China.
For the cruise, I will be aboard the P&O
Princess Dawn.
2012 solar eclipse - Getting to Australia
Major international airports
Major international airports in Australia include:
For the purpose of the 2012 eclipse, Cairns gets you right there - so if you're arriving or departing around the eclipse dates is probably the most handy. Otherwise, connecting to international flights through Brisbane / Sydney / Melbourne with a domestic flight on Qantas is probably the next best alternative if times are tight.
Airlines
Qantas serves all major Australian cities with both international and domestic flights.
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