Explore the Australian Outback by Private Plane

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D​ay 1 - Gold Coast → Charleville → Birdsville

Checking into the Seair hangar at 6:15am, an early briefing and departure sees the sun rising over the Gold Coast as you head west for Charleville. This central Queensland town is home to a Royal Flying Doctor Service base, and you’ll have a chance to visit it after landing at around 10:00am.

After refuelling, continue into the Outback, arriving at the Birdsville Hotel around 1:00pm. Enjoy lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before exploring this iconic Australian town.

Regrouping at 4:30pm, climb aboard the air conditioned 4WD tour vehicle and head west into the Simpson Desert to enjoy drinks on Big Red, the first major sand dune as you enter the desert. After sunset, return to the Birdsville Hotel for dinner and drinks at their heritage listed front bar.

• Stay - Motel units at the Birdsville Hotel

D​ay 2 - Lake Eyre → William Creek → Innamincka → Dig Tree 

Start the day with a cooked breakfast, before departing Birdsville. You’ll get an opportunity to see Big Red and the Simpson Desert from the air. Then, heading south, pick up the Diamantina River at low level and follow this through the Goyder Lagoon towards the tip of Lake Eyre North.

Climbing up high, you’ll get to see all of the 9,500 square km from your vantage point over the lake. Head west to arrive at William Creek at 11:30am, see this unique town before lunch and a cold beer at the only pub in town, the William Creek Hotel. After lunch, fly back toward Lake Eyre South and the infamous ‘Maree Man’ before continuing across Cooper Creek to Innamincka.

Settle into the Innamincka Hotel, before heading out for a cruise along the Cooper Creek. Relax with drinks and canapes while your guide explains the more fascinating aspects of the Cooper Creek. Head back to the hotel for dinner.

• Stay - Ensuited rooms at the Innamincka Hotel

D​ay 3 - Charlotte Plains → Gold Coast

After breakfast, take to the air and head east, returning into Queensland following the Cooper Creek. Conditions permitting, visit historic Dig Tree and learn about the Burke & Wills story before landing in Cunnamulla to refuel. Another short hop sees you landing at Charlotte Plains Station in the late morning.

Met on arrival by Robyn Russell, our host and station manager, spend the day exploring an authentic piece of the Australian outback. This property has been in Robyn’s family for generations, and she shares its rich farming history on guided tours of the station. Visiting the cattle yards, shearing sheds and the station’s hot water bore, you’ll gain an appreciation for station life and the culture that it has developed.

After lunch at the homestead, the tour begins its final sector, heading for the coast. Returning to civilisation in the early evening, wish your fellow travellers farewell as the tour officially concludes.

P​lease note the above itinerary is subject to change without notice.

P​ricing from:

• $​4,990 per person twin share
• $​5,740 per person single traveller

Choose from six different departure dates:

• S​unday 12 May 2024
• M​onday 27 May 2024
• W​ednesday 5 June 2024
• M​onday 22 July 2024
• S​aturday 24 August 2024
• F​riday 13 September 2024

C​all 1300 414 198 to check availability and make a booking

Two night package, one night at Birdsville Hotel & one night at Innamicka Hotel

Australia is a vast country, with some of the most beautiful destinations taking days of travel by 4WD to access. Flying not only provides an amazing overview of the landscape but allows us to share some of our favourite destinations with guests in days, not weeks.

A​ minimal fitness level is required.