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BIRDSVILLE, COONGIE LAKES,
LAKE EYRE AND THE CHANNEL COUNTRY
Tours Available 2010:
Booked out till the
end of August
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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.
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The
tour leaves from Charleville and over flies the Bulloo River, Cooper
Creek and the Channel Country, Lake Yamma Yamma and Lake Machattie
to Birdsville on the
edge of the Simpson Desert. A Sunset tour on Big
Red Tour precedes dinner |

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The
evening meal will be in the dining room of the historic Birdsville Pub. |
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Next morning we depart
for a flight following the Diamantina River to Big Red, Eyre Creek, 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 flooded
Birdsville Track Crossing the Cooper 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.
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Cost per person: $1899
(incl GST) all inclusive *
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above takes precedence over out of date prices quoted on other sites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.
Based on groups of 4 people.
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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