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Kimberley Tours Comparisons

You can easily Compare Kimberley Tours and choose the right tour for you, based on our genuine small group personal tours. Choose from our 7 Day Kimberley Tours, 8 Day Kimberley Tours or 10 Day Kimberley Tours options based on how much iconic Kimberley highlights you want to experience.

Shorter 2 day tours and 5 day tours are also available that include Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek on the 2 day Kimberley Tour, or add Bungle Bungles on the 5 day Kimberley Tour – both tours from Broome

All tours are fully accommodated with ensuite rooms in motels or permanent safari cabins 

Compare Kimberley Tours with this Comparison Table

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Which Kimberley tour is right for You ?

Now you have been able to compare Kimberley tours, which one is right for you — 7, 8 or 10 days?

All three of these tours departing from Broome share the same legendary core route: Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Fitzroy Crossing / Geikie Gorge, the Bungle Bungles (Purnululu), El Questro, and the best swimming gorges on the Gibb River Road.
The difference is how many bucket-list icons you add on top.

Extra days can also be added with relaxing days and nights in Broome for beach, poolsides, Pearl Farm

All Kimberley tours include walks that suit a moderate level of fitness and you can choose at the time to do or not. The Mitchell Falls walk on 8 or 10 day tours can be substituted with a helicopter flight.

Compare Kimberley Tours highlights
Compare Kimberley Tours – Mitchell Falls – Horizontal Falls & Cape Leveque / Cygnet Bay

The 7 Day Kimberley Tour — “The Classic Kimberley Greatest Hits”

Choose the 7 Day if you want the authentic Gibb River Road experience in a tight, high-value itinerary:

  • The key gorges, walks and swims
  • Bungles + El Questro highlights
  • A strong mix of scenery, culture and comfort
  • Ideal if you’re short on time, or doing Kimberley as part of a bigger WA trip

Best for: first-time Kimberley travellers, time-poor professionals, value-driven adventurers.

The 8 Day Kimberley Tour — “Add Mitchell Falls (the WOW day)”

Choose the 8 Day if you want everything in the 7 Day tour plus the iconic Mitchell Falls day:

  • Scenic flight from Broome to the Mitchell Plateau region
  • Guided walk, rock art/cultural context, swim opportunities
  • Helicopter scenic over the falls & gorge system

This is the most common “upgrade” because it adds a true once-in-a-lifetime highlight without extending into extra coastal tour days.

Best for: guests who want a standout hero experience (Mitchell Falls) without going all the way to 10 days.

The 10 Day Kimberley Tour — “The Ultimate Kimberley Bucket List”

Choose the 10 Day if you want the full Kimberley story — land, air, coast, and culture:

  • Everything in the 8 Day (including Mitchell Falls)
  • Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Dampier Peninsula & Cape Leveque (when open) day
  • Horizontal Falls adventure (flight + on-water experience)

If you’re travelling a long way to get here, this is the version where you tick off the Kimberley’s most famous icons in one seamless package.

Best for: retirees / empty nesters doing a “big trip”, milestone birthdays/anniversaries, and travellers who want the full premium Kimberley experience.

Simple Decision Shortcut  …

Ready to choose your Kimberley adventure? 

2 day and 5 day Kimberley tours – see here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/tours-by-month/

Check all tour dates by month and availability here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/tours-by-month/

Or Call Us to match the right trip to your fitness level and travel style. – Call 1300 763 188 or 0417 244 600

ReConnect and ReKindle at Our Campfire Chat and more

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ReConnect and ReKindle at Our Campfire Chat and more

Re-Kindle Your Adventurous Spirit – Join us for a Campfire Chat on Zoom HERE

ReConnect and ReKindle is our theme this News.

As we seem to accelerate towards a black hole, its worth reflecting – even looking back – so we can see a brighter future.

So here are some good options …

  • Catch Up with like minded travellers around our Zoom campfire online at 630pm (Sydney time) Tuesday – Register here or zoom link here
  • Fine Tune Your most important Values and Passions – with our New Values App – It’s FREE here – https://corevaluesdna.com
  • Vision, Mission Values Workshop – A powerful half-day workshop to align your inner compass, clarify your purpose and map out your next aligned moves in life, work or business.+ See the benefits of Shadow Values – See details & Register HERE

Of course Travel broadens the mind – because we get out of the everyday, and connect with humanity and this beautiful Planet. So here are the latest tour offerings for 2026 – with Earlybird savings available – See 2026 TOURS HERE

PLUS – We are an agent for APT – so you can nook some great deals with us on International Travel or cruises – please ask

LATEST TOURS – Check these tours 

You can also Tell us your preferences here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

Thank you and Enjoy 🙂

Richard O’Neill

Founder & CEO

Spirit Safaris

1300 763 188

P.S. – Check out the latest Videos of Canning Stock Route * Gulf Savannah Way,

* Songlines talk * Kimberley Tour * Please Like us & subscribe on YouTube too !

For photos and video of the year see https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritSafaris and https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSafaris

NEW TOURS FOR 2026 AT EARLY BIRD RATES NOW SELLING

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New Tours For 2026 At Early Bird Rates Now Selling

These new tours for 2026 at early bird rates now selling fast so take advantage of the Early Bird rates (+ SAVE $500 before end of October, or $400 before end of November for 8 or more day tours, if booked and paid in full)

Thank you adventurers if you joined a tour with us this year – You have helped make 2025 a very memorable and busy year with lots of fun across Australia.

The 2025 outback tour season is nearly over – but there’s still plenty happening.

Its been a very busy year for us with record breaking floods in Queensland flooding Lake Eyre, and tours including Cape York and Thursday Island, Gulf Savannah Way, Kimberley, Canning Stock Route, Lake Eyre tours and flights and many more.

For photos and video of the year see https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritSafaris 

and https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSafaris

2025 + 2026 TOURS … at Early Bird Rates

These tours are still available in 2025 and 2026, and we are happy to tailor tours for you and / or your friends and family – tell us what you want here

  • NSW TOURS & NSW OUTBACK TOURS – 1 day, Half day & Multi Day – from SYDNEY and BROKEN HILL – Lightning Ridge, Mungo National Park, Darling River Run, Silo Art Trail Tours, Hunter Valley & Blue Mountains Escapes, 

NEW tours and flights dates added regularly – see below or best at calendar here

New Tours For 2026 At Early Bird Rates Now Selling

MORE 2026 TOURS HERE AT EARLYBIRD RATES – BOOK NOW & SAVE – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/book/

Spirit Safaris offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore this majestic wilderness. These tours promise an intimate, personalized experience, allowing you to connect deeply with nature and your amazing country

You can see latest 2025 and 2026 tours here – or Tell us what you want here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

Note you can Search tour Availability & Pricing with or without booking by using the Monthly Calendar at All Tours  here

Tell us your preferences here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

Thank you and Enjoy 🙂

Richard O’Neill

Founder & CEO

Spirit Safaris

P.S. – For photos and video of the year see

https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritSafaris and

https://www.facebook.com/SpiritSafaris

Flinders Ranges Bunyeroo Gorge Wilpena Pound Tours

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Flinders Ranges Bunyeroo Gorge Wilpena Pound Tours

Explore the Flinders Ranges Bunyeroo Gorge Wilpena Pound Tour for breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable adventures.

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2026 Best Outback Small Group Tours

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LAKE EYRE FLOODS TOURS & FLIGHTS 2025

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LAKE EYRE FLOODS TOURS & FLIGHTS 2025
LAKE EYRE FLOOD WATER -TOURS & FLIGHTS – SEE IT NOW

Join A Tour Now And Experience The Lake Eyre Floods Tours & Flights 2025 Spectacular

See It Now ! + 2026 Early Bird Savings 

PLUS – EARLYBIRD RATES for 2026 Tours + New Tours & Dates

Massive Floodwaters from Queensland still have the Birdsville Track closed and have produced a rare spectacle in this remote centre of Australia – Greening the landscapes as water approach Lake Eyre via the Cooper Creek and Diamantina River and Goyder Lagoon

Cooper Creek has closed the Birdsville Track, and more recent rains have closed access to Innamincka from the south, via the Stzelecki Track. Halligan Bay and Madigan Gulf are over 2m deep.

SEE IT NOW – Don’t miss this massive flood experience !

NEW tours and flights dates added regularly – see below or best at calendar here

Lake Eyre Floods Tours & Flights 2025 

You can still Book Lake Eyre Floods Tours & Flights 2025 Spectacular Now at the calendar on this link  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake-eyre-tours-flights/

2025 TOURS SHORTLIST … 2026 also listed – SEE LATEST TOUR UPDATES AT CALENDAR HERE

2026 TOURS – Check out these tours –

MORE 2026 TOURS HERE AT EARLYBIRD RATES – BOOK NOW & SAVE – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/book/

Spirit Safaris offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore this majestic wilderness. These tours promise an intimate, personalized experience, allowing you to connect deeply with nature and your amazing country

You can see latest 2025 and 2026 tours here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/ – or

Tell us what you want here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

Note you can Search tour Availability & Pricing with or without booking by using the Monthly Calendar at All Tours  here  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/

Tell us your preferences here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

Thank you and Enjoy 🙂

Richard O’Neill

Founder & CEO

Spirit Safaris

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For all the latest pics and videos, see (and please Like) our Facebook pages –

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Lake Eyre Birdsville Cooper Creek Tours and Flights

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Explore Lake Eyre Birdsville Cooper Creek Tours and Flights for a unique outback adventure with breathtaking views and rich history.

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NSW Outback Mungo National Park Tour

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NSW Outback Mungo National Park Tour – 7 Day Small Group Silo Art & Corner Country Adventure

NSW Outback Mungo National Park Tour
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Explore the Soul of Australia on This Unforgettable NSW Outback Mungo National Park Tour

Step into the magic of the red centre of New South Wales with our 7-day small group tour, crafted for those seeking connection with country, culture and self. This immersive NSW Outback Mungo National Park tour takes you beyond the tourist trail, deep into sacred Aboriginal lands, historic mining towns, and breathtaking national parks.

From the stunning Mungo National Park and China Walls to the legendary Darling River and Broken Hill, this is a journey of stories, stars, and spirit. You’ll travel in comfort with expert guides in small 4WD LandCruiser groups, designed to give you a personal and powerful experience of outback NSW.

Tour Highlights

  • Mungo National Park – Discover the ancient Willandra Lakes, China Walls, and the story of Mungo Man & Woman
  • Warrumbungle National Park & Siding Springs Observatory
  • Coonamble Silo Art and storytelling through public murals
  • Darling River Cruise on the historic Jandra Paddleboat
  • Broken Hill & Silverton – Pro Hart Gallery, mining museums, and desert art
  • Tibooburra, Milparinka & Cameron Corner – where three states meet
  • Macquarie Marshes – wetlands rich with birds and wildlife
  • Parkes Radio Telescope – “The Dish” and a step into the cosmos
  • Gulgong & Mudgee – historic gold towns and local wine tasting

NOTE VIDEO BELOW IS FOR 12 DAY TOUR – SO SOME LOCATIONS NOT VISITED 

Why Choose This NSW Outback Mungo National Park Tour?

This tour is more than sightseeing. It’s a personal journey into the heart of Australia. Travelling in intimate groups of 4–6, you’ll engage with local stories, sacred sites, and the powerful beauty of outback NSW.

Our 4WD LandCruiser adventures give you access to remote places in comfort and safety, led by guides who know the land, its stories, and its spirit. Whether you’re seeking a transformative experience, meaningful travel, or the joy of remote landscapes, this tour delivers.

7-Day Tour Itinerary at a Glance

  • Day 1: Sydney → Mudgee → Gulgong → Coonabarabran
  • Day 2: Warrumbungles → Siding Springs → Macquarie Marshes → Bourke
  • Day 3: Bourke → Jandra Cruise → Gundabooka Rock Art → Tibooburra
  • Day 4: Tibooburra → Cameron Corner → Milparinka → Broken Hill
  • Day 5: Broken Hill → Silverton → Menindee → Burke & Wills Camp
  • Day 6: Lake Cargelligo → Mungo National Park (Optional Sunset Tour)
  • Day 7: Parkes Radio Telescope → Return to Sydney

✅ Tour Inclusions

  • 6 nights motel accommodation (twin share or optional single supplement)
  • Travel in 4WD GXL LandCruisers – max 6 guests per vehicle
  • All meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • National Park fees & guided walks
  • Jandra Paddleboat Cruise on the Darling River
  • Visits to sacred Aboriginal rock art and culture sites
  • Professional driver-guides with deep knowledge of the Outback
  • Support for Outback Kids & Nature Care community projects

Who Is This Tour For?

Perfect for nature lovers, cultural explorers, photographers, and anyone seeking deeper connection through travel. If you’re looking for an authentic NSW Outback Mungo National Park tour, this is your invitation.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Join us and rediscover your place in nature, under the stars and in the stories of this ancient land.

Call: 0417 244 600 or 1300 763 188
Email: team@spiritsafaris.com
Book Now at link below ….:

“The Outback warms more than your skin – it touches your soul. Join our Mungo National Park tour and feel the difference.”


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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025

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Lake Eyre Tours Flights 2025
Flood Water in Diamantina River and Goyder Lagoon flowing to Lake Eyre

Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025 lets you witness this amazing spectacle. In 2025, nature has orchestrated a breathtaking transformation in Australia’s heartland.

Download Tour & Flight Options PDF here – Lake-Eyre-Tours-Flights-from-Adelaide

Following record-breaking rains across Queensland’s Channel Country, the usually arid landscapes of Cooper Creek, Goyder Lagoon, and Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre have surged to life, creating a rare and mesmerizing spectacle. This phenomenon, occurring only a few times each century, has seen floodwaters from the Diamantina and Cooper systems converge, revitalizing the outback with a burst of desert life. (SciTech Daily, Earth Observatory, Australian Traveller)

Here are dates and availability by month ….. CLICK BLUE ARROW to MOVE MONTHS HERE >>>> …


Spirit Safaris’ “Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025” offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness this natural wonder. Their expertly curated tours provide both 4WD adventures and scenic flights, allowing travelers to experience the outback’s rebirth from multiple perspectives. A highlight includes a 2-hour flight over Lake Eyre, showcasing the Warburton Groove’s major inflow, the Tirari Desert, and landmarks like Elliot Price Conservation Park and Belt Bay. (Spirit Safaris, Spirit Safaris)

As the floodwaters continue their journey, they bring with them a resurgence of wildlife. Birdlife, including pelicans, swans, and banded stilts, are expected to flock to the region, taking advantage of the newly formed wetlands. The convergence of these natural events offers a fleeting window to experience the outback in a state of vibrant renewal.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-decade opportunity to immerse yourself in the outback’s dramatic transformation. Join Spirit Safaris’ “Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025” and be part of this extraordinary journey through Australia’s rejuvenated landscapes.

FLIGHT OPTIONS

CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED FLIGHT (1 OR 2 ) WHEN BOOKING …

Option 1 –  LAKE EYRE FLIGHT 2 HOURS – to top of Lake Eyre where birds are often nesting and feeding

LAKE EYRE  FLIGHT 2 hours – Views Lake Eyre North and South, Halligan Bay, ABC Bay, Belt Bay, Silcrete Island, Warburton Groove, Cooper Creek, Warburton & Macumba River entry to Lake Eyre. Flight reaches further into Lake Eyre where birds are often nesting and feeding. This flight is the most popular.  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. $600 PP

 Option 2 – LAKE EYRE BIRDSVILLE & COOPER CREEK FLOODS – FULL DAY WITH LUNCH

Depart Marree As above plus Lake Eyre Birdsville Goyder Lagoon & Cooper Creek Floods – Full Day With Lunch includes viewing Lake Eyre | Birdsville Hotel | Simpson Desert | Cooper Creek | Goyder Lagoon | Coongie Lakes – The best way to see Birdsville without travelling on the dirt road. This flight covers Lake Eyre North & South, the Marree Man, the Channel country, Goyder Lagoon stopping for lunch at the Birdsville Hotel.  Includes viewing Lake Eyre | Birdsville Hotel | Simpson Desert | Cooper Creek | Goyder Lagoon | Coongie Lakes –   Head back to Marree towards Innamincka, over the Diamantina, Strezlecki Desert, Coongie Lakes & Cooper Creek. Great day trip to see the magnitude and expanse of our water system.  $ 1495 PP

Option 3 – INNAMINCKA AND BIRDSVILLE DAY FLIGHT AND 2 LANDINGS

Depart William Creek for a scenic flight over Lake Eyre North including Silcrete Island and Jackboot Bay as you track towards the Cooper Creek Inlet. Enjoy views over the Cooper Creek and Birdsville track crossing and Lake Hope before landing at Innamincka. A short walk (approx 500m unless a pick up is available) to the Innamincka Hotel for a morning tea and some free time.

Return to the skies for Birdsville flying overhead Coongie Lakes, the top of Goyder Lagoon and Diamantina. Enjoy a pub lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before boarding for the return flight to William Creek. The return flight includes Big Red, Eyre Creek, Goyder Lagoon, Cliffton Hills, Simpson Desert, Kallakoopah Creek, Warburton inlet and groove and Dalhunty Island.  Includes a one hour lunch stopover at Birdsville (own expense), full commentary via headsets worn by all guests and superb window views.

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Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Floods Nappa Merrie Burke and Wills Bridge Legacy

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By Richard O’Neill – Spirit Safaris
“So hello…” I begin casually, sitting across from an old friend and mentor—John Ivering, the engineer behind one of the outback’s most iconic (yet largely unsung) infrastructure projects: the Nappa Merrie Bridge, also locally known as the Burke and Wills Bridge. John and I go way back. He was my engineering lecturer at university in the mid-1970s, and these days we often catch up over a morning swim and coffee—when I’m not out exploring the remote corners of Australia with Spirit Safaris.

The Bridge with Many Names

The bridge in question spans Cooper Creek in far southwestern Queensland, near the famous Burke and Wills Dig Tree and historic Nappa Merrie Station once owned by Sir Sidney Kidman. While we often refer to it as “John’s Bridge,” the official plaque calls it the Burke and Wills Bridge—a touch ironic, as John notes with a laugh: “Burke and Wills never had a bridge!”

The Dream and the Design

The story begins in the early 1980s when Bob Willing, an engineer and hydrology enthusiast, envisioned a route across the ever-unpredictable Cooper Creek—where water levels could shift from bone-dry to 20 kilometers wide.Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Floods Nappa Merrie Burke and Wills Bridge Legacy flood maps

“Bob was the initiator,” John explains. “He got me on board to design the bridge and together we toured the outback to persuade the shires to support the idea.”

In 1974, a major flood event provided unexpected help: NASA satellite images captured the full spread of Cooper Creek, and somehow, Bob managed to acquire over 100 of those aerial photographs. “We used a stereoscope to estimate elevation and plan a feasible route. That’s how we narrowed the site down to where the bridge now stands—where the creek is ‘only’ about 300 meters wide,” John recalls.

 

Designing a bridge in such a remote, flood-prone location demanded innovative thinking. The road to engineering standards didn’t run straight.

Built to Withstand Huge Floods

While John designed for about two meters of overtopping, recent floods may have exceeded even that.

Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Floods Nappa Merrie Burke and Wills Bridge Legacy bridge design
Bridge Design

“The standard is to build for a one-in-100-year flood,” John says. “But out there, you get floods every year. So I suggested a submersible bridge, which was unheard of at the time. It cut the cost in half.”

The bridge’s design also had to allow for strong current flow and debris impacts, like floating trees. “We offset the footings to counteract current pressure and built the deck in three continuous sections to provide redundancy if one part took damage.”

Even the handrail was a point of debate. “We had to make it stronger than standard—while still low enough to avoid catching debris and forming a dam.”

 

Not Just a Bridge — A Legacy

Over the years, John’s bridge has quietly earned international attention. He once contributed a half-page description to the International Bridge Engineers Association, who promptly asked for more: “They said, ‘That’s different. Tell us everything.’”More than a piece of infrastructure, this bridge helped reopen historic stock routes once used by Kidman and the great drovers. It connected isolated communities, made life just a little easier for people of the outback, and challenged traditional engineering norms.“It might not be the biggest,” John reflects, “but it’s the most different bridge I ever built—and I’ve built about 50.”

A Touch of History Nearby

Just down the road lies the Burke and Wills Dig Tree, a symbol of tragedy and tenacity in Australian exploration history. As John notes, “There was controversy about which tree was the real one—both had ‘DIG’ carved into them—but I saw the one with regrowth around the hole. That seemed convincing to me.”

And Still Going Strong

John fondly recalls a visit  years ago when he saw workers trying to remove a sunken approach slab with jackhammers. “I told them, ‘Just jack it up and pack it underneath.’ They were surprised and pleased. I told them, ‘Don’t worry—I designed it.’”

A Bridge for the People

“This bridge added something special to my CV,” John says. “Australia has been good to me, and it was nice to give something back. It’s a bridge that went against convention. And it worked.”

At Spirit Safaris, we’re proud to travel across John and Bob’s bridge on our outback adventures—especially when guiding guests to places like the Dig Tree, Lake Eyre, Innamincka, Birdsville and the Corner Country.

Floodwaters will recede, but stories like these—and the bridges that make them possible—stand the test of time.

Want to see it for yourself?

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the outback—along ancient stock routes and through living history. Explore our latest Lake Eyre, Corner Country and Cooper Creek Tours. –  https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake-eyre-tours-flights/

Words: Richard O’Neill, CEO – Spirit Safaris
With heartfelt thanks to John Ivering, engineer, mentor, and adventurer.

You too can see the Burke and Wills Bridge, the real Dig Tree and the amazing Lake Eyre & Cooper Creek floods – Email is for latest information here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/contact/

Or book a tour here  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/

See the video interview at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3whjk_eEz0

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