Lake Eyre, Dig Tree & The Prairie
3 DAYS
INNAMINCKA | DIG TREE | LAKE EYRE | FLINDERS RANGES
The Lake Eyre Basin is a vast and widely inaccessible region - flying with Air Adventure, we put it within easy reach.
When flooding rains sweep across northern Queensland it brings this fascina ng eco system to life. A tour boas ng infinite landscapes, picturesque salt forma ons and experiencing the history and culture of the local Arabunna people. This tour also includes a visit to the Flinders Ranges where you are hosted by a fourth genera on local grazier.
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Your tour highlights:
✓ Experience the vastness of Lake Eyre
✓ Stay at the very stylish Prairie Hotel, Parachilna Lake Eyre 1 Innamincka Overfly Cameron Corner where three States meet The Dig Tree ✓ Marree Cameron Corner ✓ Visit the Burke & Wills ‘Dig Tree’ and stay at the award 1 winning Innamincka Hotel ✓ Travel the Oodnada a Track to Lake Eyre South guided by a local indigenous elder ✓ Ground tour of the Flinders Ranges with Ross Fargher, 4th genera on grazier Melbourne ✓ A great short break taste of the outback
1 - Number of nights Spectacular scenic flights: Cooper Creek, Warburton Groove, Coongie Lakes, Lake Eyre North & South, Belt Bay, Jackboot Bay & Wilpena Pound.
Daily I"nerary Day 1: Melbourne – Broken Hill – Innamincka (The Dig Tree)
Depart Melbourne early morning for a scenic flight that will take you north-west over the Murray River, arriving in the ‘Silver City’ by mid-morning to refuel. This a ernoon your pilot will fly you over the desert past Cameron Corner then to Nappa Merrie Sta on for an a ernoon and lunch at the historic Dig Tree, where you will learn more about this very significant piece of Australian history. Following this, a short flight tracking along the Cooper Creek will have you arriving at Innamincka for sunset and dinner.
Accommoda on: the award-winning Innamincka Hotel (1 night)
Flight me 3hrs total
Day 2: Innamincka – Lake Eyre (scenic) – Marree (Lake Eyre South) – Parachilna
This morning your flight path will take you at low-level over the Coongie Lakes following the Cooper out onto the vast expanse of Lake Eyre where we will conduct a comprehensive scenic flight of the lake’s features. Once on the ground in Marree you will be guided by local indigenous elder Reg Dodd. An overland trip with him will take you along the Oodnada a Track, through the Dingo Fence and out onto Lake Eyre South itself. You will also stop at natural springs and bores to view any wildlife that may be congrega ng around them. Rejoin your aircra and con nue south to Parachilna. Time to se le in to your accommoda on and sunset drinks before si ng down to a specially prepared dinner showcasing bush tucker, gourmet style.
Accommoda on is at the surprisingly luxurious Prairie Hotel (1 night)
Flight me 2hrs 30mins total
Day 3: Parachilna - Wilpena Pound (scenic) - Melbourne
This morning you will be escorted by Ross Fargher on a tour to explore the western Flinders Ranges’ beau ful gorges and desert. Spot yellow-footed rock wallabies and the watchful wedge tailed eagles circling above. Return to the Prairie Hotel in me for lunch. On departure enjoy a scenic flight over the awesome Wilpena Pound, best viewed from the air, before arriving back into Melbourne approximately 1830.
Flight me 2hrs total
Highly recommended reading:
The Dig Tree, The Burke & Wills Story - Sarah Murgatroyd Lake Eyre, A Journey Through the Heart of the Con nent - Paul Lockyer Talking Sideways - Reg Dodd (stories from the Lake Eyre region by Arabunna Elder) Ross and Jane Fargher, Prairie Hotel Ancient fossil beds, Lake Eyre
Reg Dodd with bearded dragon, Oodnada a Track Below: Warburton Creek (2012)
Ab(t Us Air Adventure Australia was founded by Rod Dyer (1925-2008). Rod, a pastoralist and bush pilot of over 10,000 hours pioneered ‘Ellenbrae’ ca le sta on in the Kimberley back in the 1960s. It was the combina on of Rod’s knowledge and love of the outback and flying that led him to launch Air Adventure. Since 1977, thousands of travellers have chosen Air Adventure to fly them to the Australia less-travelled. The company is guided by Rod’s son, John Dyer who is also a pilot and very passionate about crea ng high quality travel experiences spanning the en rety of the Australian con nent. His team at Air Adventure share his enthusiasm and dedica on to create unforge able travel for their guests.
What our past guests are saying about us:
“Air Adventure is obviously held in very high regard by all the places we visited & everyone, everywhere made sure we had the best me possible. We didn’t want to come home and can’t wait to travel again.” S. Su on ACT - Flyaway Faraway
“This is one of the best things that we have done in our lives.” I. & J. Askew, Port Fairy - African Air Safari
T (r Details Your aircra : Travel is in the privately chartered Air Adventure Outback Jet, Pilatus PC-12. This prop-jet aircra is a fast, reliable outback machine capable of landing on gravel and remote airfields where others in larger aircra can’t. The Outback Jet is operated by Armada Avia on, which holds an Air Operators Cer ficate issued by CASA. All pilots are highly experienced and carry a Commercial Pilots License. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and is all weather rated with impressive safety features. The interior is spacious with custom leather sea ng, climate control and clear windows (every seat is the window seat) making in flight viewing a joy.
Tour departs: Essendon Airport, Melbourne. Dates released dependent on flood levels - please enquire.
Cost: AUD 3,960 per person, double/twin share and truly all inclusive For single accommoda on please add AUD 220. Single accommoda on is limited.
Price all inclusive of: - All private charter flights crewed by a highly experienced Commercial Captain - All accommoda on - All meals (except breakfast day one & dinner on final day. Morning tea on most occasions) - All drinks (bo led water through to alcohol with dinner) - All entries, permits, admissions, gratui es/ pping - All trips, tours, transfers and excursions as outlined in i nerary - Air safari escorted by experienced Air Adventure Tour Leader - Qualified local and indigenous guides along the way
Not included: - Items of a personal nature eg. pre-dinner drinks, phone calls, internet, travel insurance
20% deposit is required to confirm your reserva on. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure date. Places are limited.
Enquiries: For all enquiries and bookings, please contact the friendly team at Air Adventure Australia. We can also assist with your travel arrangements pre and post tour. Free phone 1800 033 160 or Interna onal +61 3 55 721 371 [email protected] PO Box 848, Ocean Grove, Victoria 3226
For all New Zealand enquiries: Susie Williams at Hogan and Associates Phone 09/ 489 7844 [email protected] Unit 24, 6 Airborne Rd, Rosedale, Auckland
For further informa on on this tour and Air Adventure Australia: airadventure.com.au
On behalf of all pilots, tour leaders and guides - we warmly invite you to join us.