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. There, John Menzies will take you on a guided tour of his Outback Working Museum and we go for a leisurely stroll around the Birdsville Township.  

 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 the Warburton Creek to Lake Eyre. Our track then follows the "Warburton Groove" to the middle of Lake Eyre, and then to William Creek for an early 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.

At Innamincka we cruise the Cooper and enjoy the spectacle of the abundant birdlife on the Creek. 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.

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

Excludes: Personal expenditure

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