From Canberra Rooftops to the Snowy Valleys: A Private Flight and Gourmet Lunch at Nimbo Fork

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From Canberra Rooftops to the Snowy Valleys: A Private Flight and Gourmet Lunch at Nimbo Fork

A private scenic flight from Canberra Airport to Nimbo Fork Lodge paired with a chef’s selection menu and wine pairing — an approximately 4‑hour curated fly‑and‑dine experience.

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From Canberra Rooftops to the Snowy Valleys: A Private Flight and Gourmet Lunch at Nimbo Fork.

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Location
Canberra Airport
Operator
AIR CBR
Category
Private
Robert Eric Crews
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Experience a private scenic flight from Canberra to Nimbo Fork Lodge that pairs aerial views with a focused culinary program. The journey follows the Murrumbidgee River to Lake Burrinjuck and onto the Snowy Valleys, arriving at a lodge whose restaurant—operated by the Three Blue Ducks team—draws on the freshest produce from the neighbouring Riverina district for a chef’s selection menu and wine pairing.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE FLIGHT

Private scenic corridor over river and lake

Depart Canberra Airport and follow the Murrumbidgee River to Lake Burrinjuck and the Snowy Valleys en route to Nimbo Fork Lodge — a short private flight that foregrounds the region’s waterways and valley country.

THE DINING

Chef’s selection menu with regional produce

Nimbo Fork’s restaurant, under the Three Blue Ducks team, serves a chef’s selection menu paired with wines and built around fresh produce sourced from the neighbouring Riverina district.

THE INCLUSIONS

All the essentials: bubbles, food and return flight

The experience includes a private scenic flight, a glass of bubbles on arrival, a chef’s selection menu with wine pairings, and a return flight to Canberra.

What the day feels like

What to Expect

You depart from Canberra Airport, take a short private scenic flight tracing the Murrumbidgee River to Lake Burrinjuck and across the Snowy Valleys, touch down at Nimbo Fork Lodge for a glass of bubbles and a chef’s selection menu with wine pairing, then return to Canberra — an experience that runs for approximately four hours.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and when it might not.

1
Food‑focused pairsIdeal for couples or small pairs who want a short private flight paired with a refined, regionally focused lunch curated by the Three Blue Ducks team; the format centers on dining and scenic flying.
2
Short escape seekersWell suited to travellers looking for a condensed, approximately four‑hour outing that combines flight time and a multi‑course meal rather than an extended stay.
3
Private & corporate groupsOffered as a private experience and available for corporate events by request, making it appropriate for groups seeking a curated, exclusive outing.
4
Weekend plannersBest scheduled for Saturday or Sunday when the experience is listed as available; weekday bookings may be accommodated by request.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Approximately 4 hours in total. The experience is listed as available on Saturdays and Sundays; weekdays and corporate events can be arranged by request.

What’s Included

Private scenic flight, a glass of bubbles on arrival, chef’s selection menu, wine pairing, and return flight to Canberra.

Logistics

Operated from Canberra Airport by AIR CBR; confirm departure details with the operator when booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the experience?

The experience runs for approximately four hours.

Where does the trip depart from?

The experience departs from Canberra Airport (CBR).

What is included in the price?

Inclusions are a private scenic flight, a glass of bubbles on arrival, chef’s selection menu, wine pairing, and a return flight to Canberra.

When is the experience available?

The experience is available on Saturdays and Sundays; weekdays and corporate events are available by request.

Who operates the flight and dining experience?

The operator is AIR CBR; dining at Nimbo Fork Lodge is delivered by the restaurant run under the Three Blue Ducks team.