Lake Eyre is Australia’s largest Saltpan, a breeding ground for thousands of pelicans when in flood, and an impressive sight dry or wet. But it is only a small part of what you will see during this three day, two overnight tour.

The tour leaves from Charleville and over flies the Bulloo River, Cooper Creek and the Channel Country, Lake Yamma Yamma to Birdsville on the edge of the Simpson Desert. A Sunset tour on Big Red Tour precedes dinner  

 The evening meal will be in the dining room of the historic Birdsville Pub.

Next morning we depart for a flight following the Diamantina River to Goyders Lagoon, then via Kallacoopah Creek to Lake Eyre. Our track then follows the "Warburton Groove" to the middle of Lake Eyre, and then to William Creek for  lunch. From William Creek, we fly over the southern parts of Lake Eyre North, then via Cooper Creek to the Coongie Lakes, a huge natural wetland area fed by the Cooper Creek, to Innamincka.

Unfortunately the Cooper Cruise at Innamincka is no longer available, however a walk to the causeway over  the Cooper will reveal abundant birdlife. The evening meal and accommodation is at the Innamincka Hotel. Next morning, after breakfast and a tour of the restored Inland Mission building, we depart for a short hop to the Dig Tree. Here we view the evidence of the harsh and unexpected conditions faced by the early explorers at the site where Burke and Wills perished.

Our return to Charleville takes us via the Cooper Creek, Bulloo River and the Mulga Lands of south west Queensland.

Note that the price above takes precedence over out of date prices quoted on other sites over which we have no control. We regret any inconvenience caused.

Includes: All meals, twin share accommodation, transfers from Charleville, and tour fees.

Excludes: Drinks and Personal expenditure

Please Note: As there is no form of Public Transport at the locations where we land, this Tour is not suited to those who are not able to walk at least one kilometre unaided.

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