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EASTER ANZAC DAY TOURS

EASTER ANZAC DAY TOURS

New Easter & Anzac Holidays tours from Sydney, Broken Hill & Adelaide include the now green Darling River Run,  Cameron Corner Country, Lake Mungo tours, and Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Arkaroola – what a treat – check em out and please ask if any questions. See the new green outback with these Easter Anzac Day Tours

Easter Arkaroola Tour
Easter Arkaroola Tour
  • April 14-17 –  Darling River Run 4 days – Sydney to Broken Hill – Departs Sydney to Nyngan, Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, White Cliffs, Broken Hill. Travel down the mighty Darling River from Bourke to Wilcannia then Broken Hill, with a visit to White Cliffs opals fields & miners stores.
  • April 18-21 – NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country 4WD Tour via Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka – Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the Dig Tree) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders. 4 days from & return to Broken Hill (or Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne by rail, fly or coach)
  • April 15-17  – From Sydney – Macquarie Marshes, Menindee Lakes & Broken Hill – 3 days to Explore Outback NSW Rivers and Wetlands after rejuvenation floods. Explore Macquarie Marshes NP, before Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes and 1 or 2 nights in Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or Cameron’s Corner Country tour optionally continue with us to Lake Eyre. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne.
  • April 22-25 – NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country 4WD Tour via Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka – Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the Dig Tree) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders. 4 days from & return to Broken Hill (or Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne by rail, fly or coach)
  • April 26-27 – Darling River Run & Mungo National Park – Broken Hill to Adelaide via Menindee Lakes, Darling River to Mungo National Park (overnight), Adelaide — Please ask
  • April 28-30 –  Lake Eyre Tours & Flights from Adelaide return to Adelaide– 3 days/2 nights – Includes Lake Eyre flight , lake shore visit by 4WD, wetlands birds area walk & lunch, see the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse Outback Mailman from “Back of Beyond” truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Farina ghost town, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges.
  • April 18-23 or April 21-23 –  Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour – Sydney (Or Adelaide) to Alice Springs –Relive the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Tour on the journey from Sydney to Alice Springs via the film highlights – 6 day tour – Join this small group 4WD tour from Sydney (or Adelaide 3 days) via the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Mudgee wine country, Dubbo (the Hub of the West), Narromine (soaring capital of Aust.) and Nyngan (1990 flood town), Enjoy a licious dinner at the famous Palace Hotel. Then Visit Lake Eyre & Coober Pedy via Oodnadatta Track – via Flinders Ranges, Marree, Lake Eyre National Park, lake shore walk, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Old Ghan Railway towns & history, William Creek, Coober Pedy (opal mine visit & sleep underground). From Adelaide (or Broken Hill option) to Alice Springs. 3 days/2 nights from Adelaide or 6 days from Sydney
  • April 28 – May 3 – Wilpena Pound, Chambers Gorge, Arkaroola & Lake Eyre Tours & Flights from Adelaide or Wilpena Pound – 6 days/5 nights tour – includes 4WD to Lake shore walk, wetlands walk birds area, spectacular Arkaroola walks or Ridge Top Tour (optional), spot endangered rock wallabies as we drive through Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, incredible rock art at Sacred Canyon & Chambers Gorge, the latter with local Aboriginal custodian. We also experience the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse “Outback Mailman” from “Back of Beyond” mail truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Wilpena Pound walk & optional Wilpena flight. Overnights Marree 2, Arkaroola 2, Wilpena 1. Cost including all meals, 1.5 hr Lake Eyre flight & accommodation in hotel / motel / chalet is $2995 from Adelaide or Broken Hill option.

Utopia Papunya Yuendumu Aboriginal Art Tours

 Utopia, Papunya Yuendumu Aboriginal Art Tours

Aborginal art tours
Aboriginal art tours

New Utopia, Papunya Yuendumu Aboriginal Art Tours
dates now  available to these locations …

May 12-17, June 24-29, – Alice Springs to Broome  – Tanami Track Aboriginal Art Tour as below – Westbound – including Outback Aboriginal Art at Balgo, Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Wolfe Creek Crater, Balgo Aboriginal Art Community – 6 days/5 nights – A $2,880 – see below

July 1-6,   – 6 days – Uluru, Kings Canyon & Central Deserts & Utopia Aboriginal Art Tours from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs Commence at Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Kings Canyon for Valley or Canyon walks, or local Aboriginal community art. Overnight Kings Canyon resort, then travel via Hermannsburg (Albert Namatjira art centre) to Glen Helen resort in the West MacDonnell ranges for overnight. Next day to Papunya and Haasts Bluff art centres & communities then Yuendumu and Tillmouth Well. Next visit 4-5 of these very unique art centres in the Utopia Aboriginal region ie Artist & Cultural Centres at Ali Curung, Arlpwe, Amplilatwatja, Nyinkka Nyunyu, Julalikari Arts and Aileron (Artists centre plus giant sculpture of Anmatjere man and woman with child) plus we visit the culturally and naturally powerful Devils Marbles National Park). This tour is a great opportunity to buy art from source from these unique centres. Completes Alice Springs after breakfast or Darwin evening option. Tour Connection options from Adelaide or flights from other cities. Includes all meals and motel style accommodation – $2,995 Uluru to Alice or $3,300 Alice Springs to Darwin –

Ask for details by email or   1300 763188call skype logo1300 763188 or 08 8120 0366

or See details of these Utopia, Papunya Yuendumu Aboriginal Art Tours here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/aboriginal_art_tours

Tanami Track Aboriginal Art Tours

Tanami Track Aboriginal Art Tours

Aborginal art tours
Aboriginal art tours

May 12 -17 – 6 days/5 nights – Newhaven Sanctuary & Tanami Track Alice Springs to Broome Tour – Westbound Includes Newhaven 2 nights, Geike Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Outback Art, Wolfe Creek Crater, Balgo, Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu,  Tillmouth Wells art gallery, Balgo Art Community. 

Departs Mondays 11am (meets 1015am flights) completes Saturday evening after Cable Beach sunset. Includes 2 nights at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary. Price of $2980 includes 5 nights comfy camping OR add 1 or 2 nights accommodation upgrade available at Fitzroy Crossing or Tillmouth Well for $250 twin share/night). Also option to add last days night in Broome motel, with Saturday breakfast on Cable Beach add $280 twin share.   Departure Dates – May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7,14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18,25,  September 1, 8, 15, 22,   Check extra dates at Book Tour  Code TTW6

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour

Relive the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Tour on the journey from Sydney to Alice Springs via the film highlights – 10 day tour

Join this small group 4WD tour from Sydney (or Adelaide 3 days) via the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Mudgee wine country, Dubbo (the Hub of the West), Narromine (soaring capital of Aust.) and Nyngan (1990 flood town)

Enjoy a delicious dinner and show at Mario’s famous Palace Hotel

Then Visit Lake Eyre & Coober Pedy via Oodnadatta Track – via Flinders Ranges, Marree, Lake Eyre National Park, lake shore walk, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Old Ghan Railway towns & history, William Creek, Coober Pedy (opal mine visit & sleep underground). From Adelaide (or Broken Hill option) to Alice Springs.

Visit Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Tour film highlights including …

  •    Lake Menindee, NSW – Bourke & Wills Camp
  •    Palace Hotel Broken Hill NSW – wonderful Murals by Mario
  •    Marree & William Creek on Oodnadatta Track
  •    Silverton, NSW – filming venue and silver mining
  •   Coober Pedy, SA – Opal town
  •   The Breakaways, Coober Pedy SA – Mad Max country
  •   Kings Canyon
  •   Alice Springs, NT – Red Centre and Heartlands

Tour is 10 days from Sydney

Ask for details – 1300 763 188

Kimberley Broome to Broome Tours

Kimberley Broome to Broome Tours

Kimberley Aboriginal Rock Art Tours - Gwion / Bradshaw
Kimberley Aboriginal Rock Art Tours – Gwion / Bradshaw

Kimberley Broome to Broome Tours via Gibb River Road & Kalumburu
with Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro plus Wandjina, Bradshaw / Gwion rock art

11 day Kimberley Broome to Broome Tour from Broome to Broome via Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro plus Fitzroy Crossing with Geikie Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Imitji, King Leopold Ranges, Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mt Barnett, Mt Elizabeth Station, Drysdale Station, Mitchell Falls, King Edward River rock art, El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle Bungles walks & optional flight,. Meet Aboriginal elders and artists, visit Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb River Road tour. Fully accommodated or camping options. Tour Code KBB11 (Broome to Broome) or Broome Darwin, Darwin Broome options.  Book Tour

 

 

Horizontal Falls Kimberley Tours Flights

Aerial view of Horizontal Water Falls Kimberley Tours Flights

Horizontal Falls Kimberley Tours Flights

Horizontal Falls Kimberley Tours & Flight is a flight, tour & jetboat experience included in some of our tours or as an add on from Derby or Broome. Make the most of this extrordinary location with a flight and jet boat ride into the Horizontal Falls on your next Kimberley tour.  Likely the most rewarding 1 day tour in Australia.

ASK for details & current best prices.

NOTE PRICES SHOWN HERE MAY NOT BE CURRENT – PLEASE ASK

BROOME FULL DAY – HALF 4WD & HALF SEAPLANE

 

  • The  famous pearl shell Church at Beagle Bay is the first stop followed by a tea and coffee break.
  • Your second stop is Kooljaman at Cape Leveque for Breakfast followed by a tour of this beautiful area and it’s beaches.
  • A Short distance away we visit One Arm Point community for an informative tour of the Aquaculture Hatchery.
  • All aboard our 14 seater premium seaplane for a scenic flight over the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago.
  • Experience a spectacular seaplane landing on to the calm waters of Talbot Bay.
  • Enjoy a BBQ Barramundi Lunch on board our premium vessel.
  • Board our 500hp fast boat “Jetstream” for an exhilarating ride through the Horizontal Waterfalls.
  • Swim in our Shark/Croc free cage.
  • Fly Direct back to Broome and see an aerial view of Cable Beach and Broome Township prior to landing .

Please note during 4WD Section the roads may be rough and bumpy as part of the way is un sealed. This tour operates as the above itinerary and in the reverse direction.

 

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BROOME FULL DAY – HALF 4WD & HALF SEAPLANE

 

  • The  famous pearl shell Church at Beagle Bay is the first stop followed by a tea and coffee break.
  • Your second stop is Kooljaman at Cape Leveque for Breakfast followed by a tour of this beautiful area and it’s beaches.
  • A Short distance away we visit One Arm Point community for an informative tour of the Aquaculture Hatchery.
  • All aboard our 14 seater premium seaplane for a scenic flight over the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago.
  • Experience a spectacular seaplane landing on to the calm waters of Talbot Bay.
  • Enjoy a BBQ Barramundi Lunch on board our premium vessel.
  • Board our 500hp fast boat “Jetstream” for an exhilarating ride through the Horizontal Waterfalls.
  • Swim in our Shark/Croc free cage.
  • Fly Direct back to Broome and see an aerial view of Cable Beach and Broome Township prior to landing .

Please note during 4WD Section the roads may be rough and bumpy as part of the way is un sealed. This tour operates as the above itinerary and in the reverse direction.

BROOME HALF DAY TOUR – AM OR PM

 

  • You will be picked up from your accommodation and then you will board our premium 14 seat turbo prop jet seaplane.
  • You will fly directly from Broome to the Horizontal Falls.
  • Board our 500hp fast boat “Jet Stream” (the fastest boat in the Kimberley). Experience an exhilarating thrill ride through the Horizontal Falls with our highly experienced skipper.
  • Now it’s time to sit back and relax as you cruise through the spectacular untouched surrounding bays and creeks.
  • Experience the thrill of swimming in our huge “Croc/Shark free” cage and feed our friendly fish.
  • Enjoy a cooked breakfast or Barramundi BBQ lunch on board our premium vessel as you take in the breath taking scenery.
  • Have your camera ready as you take off from Talbot Bay flying low level across the Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque, Lombadina, Beagle Bay, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Cable Beach and Broome township prior to landing.
  • Our courtesy bus will return you to your accommodation.

Please note we operate two tours a day, a morning tour with a pickup of 0530 returning approx 1115 including breakfast and an afternoon tour with a pickup of 1130 and returning approx 1715 including Lunch.

HORIZONTAL FALLS & CYGNET BAY PEARL FARM TOUR

 

  • All aboard our premium 14 seat Cessna Land Caravan
  • Fly direct from Broome to Cygnet Bay
  • Enjoy breakfast at the Cygnet Bay cafe
  • Marvel at the amazing history of the oldest Pearl Farm in Australia and learn the story of the famous pearling pioneer family.
  • Then it’s all aboard our premium 14 seat turbo prop jet seaplane
  • Your amazing low level scenic flight takes you across the amazing thousand island Buccaneer Archipelago
  • Experience a spectacular seaplane landing onto the calm waters of Talbot Bay
  • Board our 600hp fast boat “Jet Stream” (the fastest boat in the Kimberley).
  • Experience an exhilarating thrill ride through the Horizontal Waterfalls with our highly experienced skipper
  • Now it’s time to sit back and relax as you cruise through the spectacular untouched surrounding bays and creeks
  • Swim in our huge shark cage.
  • Snorkelling gear provided. Watch our exciting fish feeding show
  • Enjoy a BBQ Barramundi lunch on board our premium vessel
  • Seaplane take-off for a return flight to Broome
  • Courtesy bus transfers to and from your accommodation

This tour operates as the above itinerary and in the reverse direction.

DERBY OVERNIGHT TOUR

 

  • You will be picked up at 1415 your accommodation and then you will board our premium 14 seat turbo prop jet seaplane.
  • You will fly directly from Derby to the Horizontal Falls.
  • Board our 500hp fast boat “Jet Stream” (the fastest boat in the Kimberley). Experience an exhilarating thrill ride through the Horizontal Falls with our highly experienced skipper.
  • Now it’s time to sit back and relax as you cruise through the spectacular untouched surrounding bays and creeks.
  • Experience the thrill of swimming in our huge “Croc/Shark free” cage and feed our friendly fish.
  • Indulge yourself on board our premium houseboat.
  • Relax in the privacy of your own premium air conditioned cabin.
  • Enjoy freshly caught Barramundi, cooked to perfection by our on board chef.
  • Enjoy a drink as you watch the amazing Kimberley sunset.
  • Wake up to pure premium upon the calm tranquil waters of Talbot Bay.
  • Early morning breakfast before departure for Derby flying low  across the Buccaneer Archipelago and King Sound prior to landing.
  • You will return to your accommodation at approximately 0815.

 

This tour includes nibbles, dinner and breakfast. Please note that all alcohol is BYO.

DERBY DAY TOUR

 

  • You will be picked up at 0815 your accommodation and then you will board our premium 14 seat turbo prop jet seaplane.
  • You will fly directly from Derby to the Horizontal Falls.
  • Board our 500hp fast boat “Jet Stream” (the fastest boat in the Kimberley). Experience an exhilarating thrill ride through the Horizontal Falls with our highly experienced skipper.
  • Now it’s time to sit back and relax as you cruise through the spectacular untouched surrounding bays and creeks.
  • Enjoy a BBQ Barramundi lunch on board our premium vessel as you take in the breath taking scenery.
  • Experience the thrill of swimming in our huge “Croc/Shark free” cage and feed our friendly fish.
  • Have your camera ready as you take off from Talbot Bay flying low level across the Buccaneer Archipelago and King Sound as you return to Derby.
  • You will return to your accommodation at approximately 1415.

Make the most of your holiday with a flight and jet boat ride into the Horizontal FHorizontal_Falls (2)alls on your next Kimberley tour with Spirit Safaris

 

These tours are in high demand – so it is best to book early.  Call Spirit Safaris 1300 763 188call skype logo1300 763 188

Prices subject to change

Spirit Safaris Wilderness & Outback Tours
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