THE CLASSIC OUTBACK PUB CRAWL

Visit 8 Outback Pubs and travel 4000kms in 5 days.

Tour 1 . Tour 2** . ​ ​ Tour Departure Date: Thursday 25th Mar 2021 Thursday 17th Jun 2021 Tour Return Date: Monday 29th Mar 2021 Monday 21st Jun 2021 Tour Departure/Return City: Bankstown Airport () ​ ​ ​ ​

Tour Highlights * Visit 8 of Outback Australia’s most iconic Pubs, passing through three of Australia’s Six States, and one Territory. * Fly across the Simpson Desert from East to West, taking in the spectacular scenery of more than 1100 sand dunes * Tour the Royal Flying Doctor Base and museum at , in the far west of NSW *A ground tour to Lake Eyre to experience Australia’s largest salt lake, and lowest point below sea level on the mainland.

Tour Itinerary Day 1 - Sydney to Bourke & Tibooburra We look forward to welcoming you at Bankstown Airport, Sydney, as we prepare to depart on this unique flying safari exploring The Outback and its iconic pubs. We board our private aircraft flying west to Dubbo where we will stop briefly to refuel and stretch our legs. Back in the air we fly to the Outback town of Bourke, the former inland port where wool was exported from the area on paddle steamers down the .we will enjoy drinks and lunch at the Port Of Bourke Pub.

Next stop is Tibooburra in Corner Country, surrounded by an arid landscape and remarkable granite rocky outcrops. You cannot miss the extraordinary Clifton Pugh mural in the bar of the popular watering hole of The Family Hotel. This evening we are dining across the road in the sandstone Tibooburra Hotel, dating back to the gold rush era of 1882. We are now 1187 kms from Sydney.

Overnight Accommodation: The Tibooburra Hotel ​ ​

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Day 2 - Tibooburra to ​Innamincka & Birdsville After breakfast we board our private plane flying to Innamincka, where we stop at the pub for lunch, a surprising oasis in South Australia’s rugged Outback. Back in the air unwind and enjoy infinite skies as we fly towards the historic town of Birdsville. Upon landing, our plane will taxi us right up to the front door of the famous Birdsville Hotel. Where else in the world can you do that!

Enjoy a beer and the view from the verandah while we wait for our four wheel drive to take us to “Big Red” - the Simpson Desert’s largest sand dune. Share the experience of a stunning golden sunset from the top of the dune with drinks and nibbles. This evening we enjoy traditional Outback hospitality at the pub.

Overnight Accommodation: The Birdsville Hotel, an icon of Australia’s desert country. ​ ​ ​

Day 3 - ​Birdsville to Oodnadatta and William Creek A day to remember as we sweep due west across the magnificent Simpson Desert, the largest Parallel sand dune desert in the world. We fly at an altitude where we will have a birds eye view of more than 1100 sand dunes, shaped into long red waves by westerly winds. Witness this spectacular landscape before landing “in the middle of nowhere” at the licensed Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta, for a well earned beer and lunch.

Back in the air we follow the famous Oodnadatta Track to the remote Outback post of William Creek. This evening we dine at the authentic bush pub, The William Creek Hotel, which really comes alive during the winter months. The pub is loved by travelers from all around the world, with a front bar decorated by hundreds of notes, memorabilia and mementos.

Overnight Accommodation: The William Creek Hotel ​ ​

Day 4 - ​Tour of Lake Eyre and Marree Begin the day with a hearty pub breaky before a day of exploration .This morning we swap our wings for wheels for a guided tour to the world’s largest salt lake, the wondrous Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. This afternoon gives us a unique opportunity to view one of Australia’s hidden iconic landmarks as we fly over the Painted Hills of Anna Creek Station.

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From there, we fly through the lower part of Lake Eyre , before tracking over the modern geoglyph, The Marree Man. We then land at the junction of the Birdsville and the Oodnadatta Tracks at Marree . Enjoy a night at the magnificent heritage listed Marree Hotel, regarded as the most impressive in the outback.

Overnight Accommodation: The Marree Hotel ​ ​

Day 5 - ​Marree to Broken Hill, Tilpa and Sydney Enjoy the stunning Flinders Ranges from the air as our private aircraft takes us to the mining town of Broken Hill. Visit the interactive Flying Doctors Museum in the Silver City before we fly to The Tilpa Hotel. Established in 1894 to service the river boat trade, the pub is a classic, character-filled Outback pub made of corrugated iron and timber. The perfect place to enjoy our farewell lunch in the Outback. Enjoy the scenery and relax as our plane takes us back to Sydney later in the afternoon.

Tour Return Location: Bankstown Airport (Sydney) ​

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General Tour Inclusions. (Please visit our website for this tours specific list of inclusions) ​ * Meals - 3 traditional meals throughout your Outback By Air tour are included. The ​ ​ traditional day on tour will include breakfast at the Hotel or accommodation venue, lunch at an excursion venue or town centre and an evening dinner meal. Often, the evening meal will be a unique dining experience with quality wine served.

* Excursions - When travelling with Outback By Air, all excursions listed in the itinerary ​ ​ are included in your tour, this includes the costs of entry fees/tickets, guides (when listed) and activity passes. Optional excursions or opportunities to break away from the itinerary may be available, only at this time will guests be required to be responsible for these excursions.

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* Transportation - The Outback By Air tour price is fully inclusive of transportation costs ​ ​ through out the itineraries travel by Flight, coach and overland excursion transfers. This includes any airport fees and charter services costs.

* Tour Director - Throughout an Outback By Air tour, guests will be accompanied by a ​ ​ dedicated Tour Director that will lead the tour group and coordinate for transport, accommodation, excursion and hospitality partners. The Tour Director will also handle guests requests and accommodate any health and safety concerns. The Tour Director primary goal is to ensure guests enjoy a carefree, relaxed and sociable group travel experience.

General Tour Exclusions. * Tour guests are financially responsible for: A) Their own transportation to/from the tours departure/return point. ​ ​ ​ ​ B) ​Any accommodation venue purchases made during their stay. C) ​Any upgrade option selected during excursion activities or accommodation venue. D) ​Any additional food or beverages ordered which are above the inclusions as described by the tour director for each meal service. E) ​Transportation to/from and the cost of any optional excursions or opportunities to break away from the itinerary.

* It is recommended that all guests travel with a Travel Insurance policy. A booking with Outback By Air tours does not include a Travel Insurance policy.

* Tour guests are responsible for the transportation and/or maintenance of any medical equipment they may require.

* Tour guests are responsible for their own clothing in regards to wet weather and sun protection.

* Tour guests are responsible for their transportation costs if they missed a tour departure time or unable to continue on the tour itinerary.

We look forward to welcoming you on to an upcoming Outback By Air tour. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions that you may have.

Kind Regards, The Outback team

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