Help me out with this hypothetical
 

G'day all

Hypothetically speaking, if someone needed an aircraft to fly around the NT with pilot and three to five pax on a very regular basis, what would be the best buy? It would need to be able to get in and out from community strips with decent TAS and range and obviously not burn a hole through the pocket. Would a proven performer in the outback like a 210 be trumped by say a Baron or a 340? Any info regarding operating and maintenance costs would also be much appreciated.

Cheers ppruners