Gulf of Carpentaria Aerial Safari

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Gulf of Carpentaria Aerial Safari
Burketown QLD 4830, Australia
May 12 - 18, 2026
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Scott Portelli
A$12,550
Deposit: A$1,000

About this trip

Join us for this 7 day/6 night workshop as we fly over the network of rivers, estuaries, creeks, mudflats and wetlands of the Gulf of Carpentaria. This remote area in tropical Queensland offers some of the best opportunities in Australia to see this unique landscape. The wildlife is abundant with a range of marsupials, birds, frogs and reptiles regularly sighted across the expanse of wetlands.

Trip leader - Scott Portelli

Scott Portelli has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, the underwater environment and wild places.

Some of his recent accolades include:

Winner in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 and 2024

Highly commended at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the year in London in both 2016 & 2022,

Winner of Diversity Portfolio in HIPA Awards 2023

1st  Place Winner as part of a team representing Australia at the World Photographic Cup 2021.

Winner at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021  in the Other Animals category.

Winner in the Human & Oceans category at the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year awards 2021

Scott has spent a several years photographing the Mountain Gorilla’s in Rwanda, Uganda and the Congo and has an affinity with these amazing primates. His continued work to highlight the environmental issues in these regions and document the ongoing plight of climate change and human impacts on inhabitants of these regions is a key aspect of his work and various accolades.

During this expedition, Scott will share his behavioural understanding of wildlife and his photographic knowledge to help you capture those intimate moments with these unique creatures.

What to bring

  • Equipment – Camera, tripod, camera harness or straps for plane

  • Clothing – warm clothes, wind proof, gloves, neck buff, beanie, hat, sunglasses, earplugs or headset

What's included

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation

4 scenic flights

Aerial Photography

2 x 4WD excursions

Excursions to Mudflats and rivers

Meals

All Meals

Transfers

Transfers to/from Burketown Airport

What's not included

Flights

Domestic and international

Travel insurance

Travel Insurance

Alcoholic beverages

Beverages can be purchased at the bar

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1. Burketown QLD 4830, Australia

Burketown QLD 4830, Australia

About your organizer

Scott runs wildlife and photography workshops, tours and lectures to show enthusiasts and experts alike the best way to get the most out of their photography. On his tours he specializes in underwater and wildlife photography bringing the best tips and techniques for photographing in challenging locations.

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