Alliance Airlines will begin a trial air service between Melbourne and Kununurra in WA from May 2020, creating a valuable new Western Australian link into one of Australia’s most iconic tourism destinations – the Kimberleys.
The trial air service will include three return flights per week from Melbourne to Kununurra, the gateway to the Kimberley region, providing east-coast travellers with a direct and affordable opportunity to experience the wonders of the stunning Kimberley region without the inconvenience of multiple lengthy connections. The direct flights will be about four hours in duration.
The air service will be underwritten by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, the Kununurra tourism and business industry and the Department of Regional Development.
Tourism Western Australia has committed $250,000 towards a targeted marketing campaign which will showcase the Kimberley region to east-coast travellers.
The Melbourne to Kununurra air service has been further supported by major tour and cruise operator, APT, which has committed to the pre-purchase of a substantial number of the available seats, providing greater access to their guests.
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