Adelaide to Alice Springs with Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, 4 DAYS via William Creek. Includes optional Flight over Lake Eyre. Lake shore lookout, Oodnadatta Track luxury 4WD transport.
Two optional flight options are available - select in Extras when booking...
- Two Hour Flight - Lake Eyre South & North + Warburton River - Dingo Fence Muloorina Station Top Of Lake Eyre North Madigan Gulf Warburton River Cooper Creek Neales River Warburton Groove Jackboot Bay Belt Bay Lake Eyre South Marree Man And So Much More
- Full-Day Flight – This extended option includes a landing at Innamincka for morning tea, continues to Birdsville, and returns to William Creek. This full-day flight is highly recommended for the most scenic views of the massive Cooper Creek floods, Coongie Lakes, Walkers Crossing, Goyder Lagoon, and the northern extremes of Lake Eyre. Plus, fly over the famous Big Red sand dune in the Simpson Desert!
4 Day - itinerary
Day 1 - Day 1 – From Adelaide city or airport we depart via spectacular mountain scenery adjacent the Flinders Ranges. Travel via the rich wine producing region of the Clare Valley ((wine tasting option) and through the rich countryside of rural South Australia. Enjoy
picturesque scenery, and rural town stops with lunch and morning teas. We cross the Goyder Line, view the Elder & Heysen Ranges, Wilpena Pound & Lake Torrens and visit the historic and award winning Prairie Hotel at Parachilna with great outback art before arrival at our overnight stop at Leigh Creek or Marree on some tours. L, D
Day 2 - We travel north from Leigh Creek (viewing the massive open cut mine now closed) following the Heyson Range via Copley and Lindhurst past the Strzelecki Track and into the desert. Stop for a look at the large and colourful ochre pits famous for trading ochre widely throughout Australia. Visit the Old Ghan ghost town of Farina once a township of 300 people, now deserted except for the annual appearance of an enthusiastic group of volunteers restoring buildings and cooking treats in the bakery. Arrive Marree and check out the ancient mosque and Old Ghan Railway history. Also the Lake Eyre Yacht Club and Birdsville Track.
We follow the Oodnadatta Track Overland Telegraph Line & Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs and the lookout at Lake Eyre South then the Mound Springs, natural springs bubbling up from the Artesian Basin. We visit creeks and water holes along the route which are favourite spots for birds (including brolgas, egrets, swans, ducks, waders, Herons and many more) and birdwatchers. Arrive historic William Creek for overnight. B,L,D
Day 3 – From William Creek which is surrounded by Anna Creek Station (Sidney Kidman's largest cattle station). Join an optional 2+ hour scenic flight over Lake Eyre and / or Painted Hills, or the full day flight. select preferred option in Extras - flights as above 2 hours or full day. After our flight, we head through the Moon Plains, crossing the "Dog Fence" for Coober Pedy for a look into this fascination underground opal mining centre. We visit an underground church, museum and mine, plus town lookout before overnight. This is a special sleep underground opportunity. B,L
Day 4 – Today we are heading north on the Stuart Highway via desert travel & The Breakaways where Mad Max movies were filmed. This stunningly colourful desert mesa landscape is like another planet - but here it is in your backyard. Witness modern “oasis” outback stations and transport roadhouses of this great Stuart Highway connecting Australia’s north and south. Aboriginal artwork is available for sale from local communities at some of these stops. Arrive Alice Springs or Uluru option late afternoon via Erldunda. Tour ends approx 5 pm. B,L
Adelaide to Alice Springs (or Uluru) Lake Eyre, Coober Pedy, 4 DAYS inclusions -
- Fully accommodated with en-suites.
- All meals included except 1 in Coober Pedy
- Small group luxury 4WD travel (usually 2-4 / vehicle) with professional and experienced driver / guide
- Scenic Flight optional over Lake Eyre and/ Painted Hills - selectable in booking process
- All delicious meals, including vegetarian options
- Comfortable hotel / motel style en-suite accommodation
- All National Park entry and accommodation fees, airport or hotel pickup & return
- Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids and Australian Wildlife Conservancy nature care programs.
- Tour completes Alice Springs - For Uluru option please advise/discuss
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