2017 price list & information for personal encounters
Welcome to the Full Flight Birds of Prey personal encounters!
All our sessions are designed to give you the ultimate raptor experience.
All sessions start with a simple morning tea in our heritage-listed falconry mews. This bluestone barn was
built in 1855 and is one of the oldest block buildings in the Ballarat region. After an introduction, your
encounter begins! You’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with birds of prey – as you’ve
never seen them before…
Encounter 1.
1.5 hours……………$380.00
Encounter 1 starts with a tour of the Full Flight Centre and our specialised raptor enclosures. You’ll see a
wide variety of raptor species, and get the chance to learn about Australia’s unique birds of prey.
Following the tour is a flight demonstration, where YOU will get the opportunity to participate in free-flying
some of our beautiful and highly-trained raptors.
Afterwards, take a photo with one of our handsome Wedge-tailed Eagles – don’t forget your camera!
Encounter 2.
2 hours……………$520.00
This is our most popular session. Encounter 2 begins with a tour of the Full Flight Centre and our
specialised raptor enclosures. You will see a wide variety of raptor species, and get the chance to learn
about Australia’s unique birds of prey.
Following the tour is a flight demonstration, where YOU will get the opportunity to participate in a
specialised training session with our birds. Our handlers will guide you as you fly a variety of owls, hawks
and falcons. Watch our birds swoop and soar as they navigate the skies with ease.
Afterwards, don a thick leather gauntlet as our handsome Wedge-tailed Eagle flies to you! Stroke his sleek
feathers and feel the weight of the largest raptor in Australia.
Encounter 3.
3 hours……………$620.00
Encounter 3 begins with a tour of the Full Flight Centre, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how the
birds are managed and cared for. Step into exclusive areas to get a glimpse at how our birds are fed, bred,
and kept in top condition. Depending on season, you may even get to see some fluffy owl or falcon chicks!
Following the tour is a flight demonstration, where YOU will get the opportunity to participate in a
specialised training session with our birds. Take part in the action as a variety of fast-flying owls, hawks and
falcons fly to you, cutting through the sky with speed and precision, before landing softly on your glove.
You will also get the amazing experience of flying a Peregrine Falcon – the fastest animal in the world!
Watch as he speeds through the sky, coming within a hair’s breadth of onlookers as he hunts his lure.
Afterwards, don a thick leather gauntlet as our handsome Wedge-tailed Eagle flies to you! Stroke his sleek
feathers and feel the weight of the largest raptor in Australia.
Falconry Encounter.
3 hours……………$750.00
This is the ULTIMATE encounter for anybody interested in the art of falconry.
This encounter starts in our heritage-listed bluestone mews, where we will explore the rich history of
falconry, including the unique tools and equipment which have remained in use through thousands of
years.
You will have the opportunity to learn about the specialised equipment we use for handling our raptors, and
get the chance to make some simple items yourself! A truly unique experience and a one-of-a-kind
souvenir to take home!
Then, step out into the fields with Full Flight’s dedicated handlers as we explore the grounds of the centre,
closely followed by our keen-eyed raptors. These birds follow along, flying to and from your glove as you
go. A variety of owls, hawks and falcons will join us on our adventure, perching in nearby trees and posts
as they wait for you to summon them. Watch them hunt their unique lures and witness a true master of the
skies in action.
You’ll also get the amazing experience of flying a Peregrine Falcon – the fastest animal in the world! Watch
as he speeds through the sky, coming within a hair’s breadth of onlookers as he hunts his lure.
Afterwards, don a thick leather gauntlet as our handsome Wedge-tailed Eagle flies to you! Stroke his sleek
feathers and feel the weight of the largest raptor in Australia.
Bookings MUST be made via our website:
www.fullflight.com.au
Full Flight Centre is located at 195 Kennedy’s Rd, Miners Rest.
Only five minutes from Ballarat!
Your personal encounter is subject to Full Flight’s terms and conditions