LAKE EYRE 2 DAY TOUR EX BRISBANE
Veteran guide Graham Reid…
will be on board sharing his knowledge of all things outback including the river systems, road networks, deserts and corners.
Flying in an ATR72 twin engine, high wing plane, this plane is toilet equipped with two seats either side of a central aisle.
Get on board with Graham, he has been to Lake Eyre over 120 times. Graham says, “it’s not all about the water in Lake Eyre, it’s the journey the water takes to get there”!
You will be flying over 4000 kilometers and covering some amazing flood out country including the famous Channel Country.
Your fully inclusive 2-Day trip from Brisbane also includes a visit to the iconic Birdsville Hotel and overnight at Port Augusta.
Maximum 58 passengers
DAY 1
7am Check-in at Brisbane Domestic Terminal, Brisbane Airport to board your flight for an unforgettable two days.
8am Depart Brisbane and fly over the Darling Downs agricultural farmlands and into mulga country. Travel west over the Warrego, Paroo & Bulloo Rivers, Cooper Creek and the Diamantina River before landing in Birdsville, where you will have approximately 1.5 hrs to look around – check out the iconic Birdsville Hotel, the visitor information centre and perhaps even drop over to the Birdsville Bakery and try a curried camel pie. Lunch will be served on the aircraft as you leave Birdsville.
Along the way, Graham will provide comprehensive commentary about the western river systems that make up the Lake Eyre Basin and some other interesting history.
Departing Birdsville, we turn south flying over Goyder Lagoon, see the Simpson Desert and Lake Eyre. Graham will be telling you some interesting facts as we look at this truly amazing expansive area.
Continue flying south over the Marree Man and Lake Torrens before landing in Port Augusta and being transferred to tonight’s accommodation.
Accommodation: The Standpipe Golf Motor Inn
2-course dinner in The Standpipe Restaurant.
DAY 2
A full buffet breakfast is included this morning before transferring to our plane and beginning our return to Brisbane via St. George.
Fly over Wilpena Pound (in the Flinders Ranges), past Lake Frome, the Corner Country and Paroo River before stopping at St. George for lunch at Riversands Winery, Queensland’s most western winery on the banks of the Balonne River.
5.00pm (Approximately) Arrive back at Brisbane Domestic Airport Terminal.
Includes:
Private chartered ATR 72 twin engine, high wing plane aircraft – two seats either side with a central aisle – Toilet Equipped
Experienced tour guide Graham Reid on board providing informative commentary
Visit the iconic Birdsville Hotel
Lunch will be served on board aircraft
Transfers in Port Augusta
Overnight accommodation at The Standpipe Golf Motor Inn including 2-course dinner and full breakfast.
Lunch at Riversands Winery, St George
Not Included:
Transfers to/from Brisbane Domestic Airport
Drinks and souvenirs
Items of a personal nature
Total Cost: $3850.00 per person twin share
(Single Room Supplement $150.00)
Booking Conditions Apply
This tour caters for Non-Smokers Only
CALL US TO REGISTER YOUR SEAT – 07 5476 9368
