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Melbourne’s Gooney Bird

Name: Melbourne’s Gooney Bird
Address: Hangar 5, 228 Wirraway Road, Essendon fields, Melbourne, VIC, 3041, AU
Telephone: +61393799299
Price range: $$$

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We offer a wide variety of classic DC-3 airliner experiences. We also host events like cocktail parties or even your wedding in the hangar!

Choose from a day trip to King Island, a scenic dinner or cocktail flight, or design your own special trip.

03/11/2026

Friday night, a polished DC-3 and Melbourne at dusk.

Our Twilight Delight flight departs Essendon Fields this Friday 6 November. Check in at Essendon Airport at 6:30pm for your pre-flight brief, then it's time to board the legendary Gooney Bird for an evening flight you won't forget in a hurry.

Seats are limited, so book yours today.

🌐 melbournesgooneybird.com.au
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

23/10/2026

Friday 6 November, we're taking the Gooney Bird up at twilight.

Check in at 6:30pm, wheels up at 7pm and watch Melbourne light up from a DC-3 as the sun drops. Complimentary drinks and snacks on board, $295 per person all inclusive. Only 20 seats, so don't leave it too late.

Book now: melbournesgooneybird.com.au
0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

21/10/2026

This is the view you get from a seat on the Gooney Bird.

A polished DC-3 wing out the window and Melbourne laid out underneath. Our Joy Flight is a scenic 30 minutes over the city skyline, Port Phillip Bay and some of Melbourne's most famous landmarks.

Book your seat today.

🌐 melbournesgooneybird.com.au
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

19/10/2026

They don't build them like this any more.

Polished metal, two radial engines and a window seat over Melbourne. A Joy Flight aboard the legendary DC-3 is flying the way it used to be, and it's an experience you won't forget in a hurry.

Ready to step aboard? Book your seat today.

🌐 melbournesgooneybird.com.au
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

14/10/2026

Engines running, props turning and the Gooney Bird is ready when you are.

There's nothing quite like the sound of two radial engines firing up before a flight over Melbourne. Step aboard the legendary DC-3 and experience a piece of aviation history for yourself.

Book your Joy Flight today.

🌐 melbournesgooneybird.com.au
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

12/10/2026

The walk across the tarmac is where it starts.

Our DC-3 is waiting out the front at Essendon, and a Joy Flight begins with a relaxed check-in at our private VIP lounge before you step aboard a true flying classic.

Book your Joy Flight today.

🌐 melbournesgooneybird.com.au
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

08/10/2026

Melbourne looks even better from a DC-3 ✈️

Get 25% OFF our Joy Flight this Saturday, 10 October and experience Melbourne from above aboard this aviation icon.

Seats are limited, so book yours now.
🌐 melbournesgooneybird.com.au
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

07/10/2026

A new chapter is taking off, and you can be part of the first flight ✈️

To celebrate, we’re offering 25% OFF our upcoming Joy Flight on Saturday, 10 October.

See Melbourne from a whole new perspective aboard the legendary DC-3 and experience a piece of aviation history for yourself.

Seats are limited, so book yours while the offer is available.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0417 523 217

*Flights operated by Shortstop Jet Charter PTY LTD

01/10/2026

Forget the function room this year. 🎄

Take your team up in Melbourne's legendary DC-3 for a private twilight flight around the bay.

Here's how it rolls:
- Pre-flight drinks and nibbles in our corporate lounge
- Around 45 minutes in the air, with drinks and light snacks on board
- Your company logo on the aircraft, next to the boarding stairs and under both wings
- Branded boarding passes for every guest
- Bring your pull-up banners and make it a fully branded event

Up to 28 guests on a dedicated charter for $9,660 all in, inc GST. That's $345 a head with a full plane.

Christmas dates won't hang around. Email [email protected] to lock yours in ✈️

01/10/2026

Put your brand on one of the most photographed aircraft in Melbourne. 📸

Every time the DC-3 flies, the phones come out. This summer she's doing weekend flights over the city and the venues through Melbourne's biggest summer of sport, and your logo could be along for every one.

- Your logo next to the door and under both wings (other spots on the aircraft can be discussed)
- Weekend flights over the city and major event venues
- Up to 28 passengers per flight, with more flights on request
- Branded boarding passes with your logo

Sponsor spots are limited to what fits on one aircraft. Email [email protected] to talk packages.

Address

Hangar 5, 228 Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields
Melbourne, VIC
3041

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61393799299

Website

http://www.melbournesgooneybird.com.au/

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