Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound from Broken Hill 4 Days

AUD AU$3,897.00
  • Duration: 4 Days

Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound 4 DAYS from and return to Broken Hill. Tour includes Flinders Ranges, Bunyeroo & Brachina Gorges,  Includes time to fly over Lake Eyre Warburton Groove Jackboot Halligan Level Post Bay and latest floods. 

2 Lake Eyre Flight Options -

  1. 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.
  2. Full Day to Birdsville including Lake Eyre Birdsville Goyder Lagoon & Cooper Creek Floods plus all above - Full Day with Lunch at Birdsville Pub

Select Your flight preference when booking.

If 2 hour flight is chosen, there is time for lake shore visit and walk, Birdwatching and Lake Shore drive by 4WD transport. If full day flight is chosen these ground activities not available.

Ground activities include  - Follow the Overland Telegraph Line & Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka Railway Sidings and history plus much more.

Includes all fees, meals, ensuite accommodated at Wilpena Pound, Marree (or William Creek)  Consider also the Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges flight option. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne 

Our tours aim to show you the best this unique region has to offer, including the amazing mound springs, iconic landmarks and Ghan and pioneer history.

4 Day Lake Eyre Tours Flights - itinerary

Depart from Broken Hill return to Broken Hill via Lake Eyre – Optional flights over Lake Eyre, lake shore by 4WD, wetlands birds areas, see the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse Outback Mailman from “Back of Beyond” truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges. Connection options to Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne

Day 1 – From Broken Hill we cross the NSW / SA border travelling through saltbush country, via remote outback towns of Yunta, Oodla Wirra, Craddock, and Orrooroo, and the 3 gauge steam railway town of Peterborough with a look in at the railway history. Enjoy picturesque scenery, and rural town stops with lunch and morning tea. We have a picnic lunch near Orooroo and cross the Goyder Line before Hawker and the the gateway to the Flinders Ranges. Enjoy Scenic views of the Elder, Druid & Heyson Ranges, then to Wilpena Pound Homestead for an easy walk around this old sheep station. We check in for the night for a cosy dinner with open fire place at Wilpena Pounfd Resort. L,D

Day 2 – Enjoy an optional scenic flight over Wilpena Pound before an easy walk with the kangaroos, EMUS, and spectacular River Red Gums into Wilpena Pound, viewing unique flora, creek crossings and the Old Hills Homestead. Then an optional hike up to Wangarra Hill lookout offering panoramic views of Wilpena Pound. Depart Wilpena Pound Resort and travel the fascinating Geological Trail through 800 million years of time via Brachina Gorge and Bunyeroo Gorge in the Flinders Ranges, viewing fossils including ancient stromatalites. Arrive at the old Ghan railway town of Parachilna and the famous Prairie Hotel, with tasty treats and exceptional Aboriginal art and jewellery for sale. We travel north here following the Heyson Range via Leigh Creek (viewing the massive open cut mine ow closed) via Copley and Lindhurst past the Strzelecki and Birdsville Tracks and into the desert. Arrive Marree for overnight. B,L,D

Day 3 – From Marree we usually opt for an early morning flight, for best light and still air conditions. Alternatively flights may be from William Creek, depending on availability at time of booking and the duration of your flight chosen. If an extended flight is chosen, less time is available for ground viewing on the Oodnadatta Track or travel to William Creek.. While in Marree 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 & Curdimurka Railway Sidings and the lookout at Lake Eyre South then the Mound Springs, natural springs bubbling up from the Artesian Basin. Visit the shores of Lake Eyre south and connect with the wonder of the bird and plant life revitalised by flooding rains. We visit the shore of Lake Eyre south to really appreciate the scale of these vast waterways, and stop at 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. If choosing the Birdsville extended flight (see extras when booking, your flight will return you to Marree for overnight).  B,L,D

Day 4 –Today we visit the Old Ghan ghost town of Farina, view the giant Leigh Creek coal mine, the fascinating and colourful Ochre Pits and travel via old Ghan railway towns including Wilson, Woolshed Flat via the Flinders Ranges to Hawker and stunning mountain landscapes.  We visit the impressive Kanyaka Station & view stone woolshed ruins (time permitting) as we follow the Old Ghan Line via Hawker.   We return to Broken Hill with fond memories of this vast country, and new friendships to arrive around 6pm, delivered to your accommodation. B, L

Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound Tour

Inclusions -

  • Fully accommodated (ensuites) and all meals included
  • Small group luxury 4WD travel (usually 2-4 / 4WD vehicle) with professional and experienced driver / guide
  • Optional Scenic Flights over Lake Eyre options - 2 Hour Flight - or Full Day to Birdsville  - Select Your preference when booking.
  • All delicious meals, including vegetarian options
  • Comfortable hotel / motel style ensuite 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.

Exclusions

  • Flights over Lake Eyre - choose 2 Hour or Full Day flight to Birdsville with lunch then return - Select when booking.
  • Alcohol
  • Travel to and from start point