Kati thanda / Lake Eyre trips - An outback (summer) adventure
Kati Thanda / Lake Eyre in summer? Am I joking?
This area can be fantastic in summer. Not for the faint hearted as it will likely be hot. You will have the place to yourself and if we score a thunderstorm there might be water laying for a short period of time. The Diamantina River feeds the Lake and it is already flowing (ok just a bit but it starts from a small flow) Coober Pedy has had its biggest rainfall in years early in February.
Why not do something exciting and experience the real outback in its natural state...If its seriously hot - like 45-48' we'll delay our departure!
Itinerary for Lake Eyre – Birdsville trip - Coober Pedy trip
| Where | What to do | Daily Flying time | NOTES | |
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DAY 1 |
Horsham to Birdsville |
8.00am - Depart Horsham
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5.5 hours |
Fly over the 'Big Desert' National Park, the Murray River and stop in Broken Hill for a short break & fuel Overfly ‘Cameron’s Corner’, the Strzelecki Desert and Cooper Creek. See the Coongie lakes and potentially the birdlife seeking refuge during the hot summer Check into Birdsville Hotel and enjoy lunch and a cold drink Check out one of the hottest places in the country, in summer! Depending on seasonal variations, we may get to see the Diamantina river running, see the famous 'Big red' at sunset and much more |
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DAY 2 |
Birdsville to Coober Pedy |
8.30am - Depart Birdsville 11.30am - SA time Coober Pedy
2.30pm -Tour of town and area
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2.5 hours |
Fly over the the Goyder lagoon, Kati Thanda / Lake Eyre. The Diamantina frequently flows in summer, so depending on local conditions- you never know what you'll see! Arrive Coober Pedy and check into accommodation. This town is partially underground. Stay in an underground Motel, experience 23' without the need for aircon! Anyone can visit Coober Pedy when its cool. Feel the heat!! Lunch and look around - take a tour around the underground bits of the town and finish your tour with a cold drink at 'the Breakaways'. Unforgettable! You'll see why Coober pedy is the area so often used for movie making! |
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DAY 3 |
Coober Pedy to Horsham |
8.30am Depart Coober Pedy 10.30pm Arrive Port Pirie 11.00 Depart Port Pirie
12.30 - Arrive Goolwa Tour Goolwa, Victor Harbour and the amazing coast that you've just seen from the air. |
5.5 hours |
Fly over Lake Eyre south, the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound and then continue to Port Pirie. After a morning tea stop enjoy a stunning flight past Adelaide and its beautiful beaches. You might see a shark, and will see lots of swimmers and boats! Land at Goolwa and enjoy lunch by the water- enjoy the sea breeze and reflect on what you have just experienced before we depart for your final leg to Horsham. Swim, surf, or drink coffee! This leg is a fabulous flight over the Coorong where the Murray meets the sea. It's worth the trip just to see this! |
The 3 day (above) trip would cost around $3180 per person. The cost may vary a little depending on how we 'tailor make' your trip
It's your trip done your way, so passengers can request different routes Contact us to book >>
This trip is an real as it gets - meet people who live in the outback. Rub shoulders with local people - not slick operators from somewhere else.
