Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Coolangatta to Williamtown. While takeoff offers good Gold Coast views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with Nobbys Head and Newcastle Harbour. Right side captures the most visually striking moment of the flight.

During takeoff from Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Gold Coast beachfront and hinterland immediately after departure. You'll see Surfers Paradise, the coastal strip, and the Lamington National Park ranges receding inland as you climb. Notable sights include: Surfers Paradise beachfront, Gold Coast Seaway, Tallebudgera Valley, Lamington National Park escarpment.

When landing at Newcastle Airport (NTL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Newcastle coastline, Nobbys Head, and the city approach during descent. You'll see the distinctive headland and the industrial waterfront as you line up for runway 16. Notable sights include: Nobbys Head, Newcastle Harbour, Hunter River estuary, Stockton Beach.

The flight from Gold Coast Coolangatta (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) takes 1h 15m.

Byron Bay headland and lighthouse (visible around 30 minutes into flight), Coffs Harbour and Solitary Islands (mid-flight), Macadamia plantation areas inland from Coffs, Manning River estuary approaching Newcastle