Corner Country Tours

Corner Country Tours by luxury 4WD via Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka to the famous NSW / QLD / SA Corner – 4, 5, 8, 10, 12 Day tours from Broken  Hill Sydney and Adelaide exploring Sturt National Park Tibooburra, Milparinka, Moomba, Innaminka, Dig Tree, Cameron Corner – .

Includes 2 hour Cooper Creek cruise at Innamincka if operating

via Broken Hill to Broken Hill tour via Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka

Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the famous Dig Tree & historic reserve) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders, known as Cameron Corner. Travel through Sturt National Park giant sheep stations from over 100 years ago, witness the Moomba oil fields & mighty Cooper Creek at Innamincka. Travelling in our luxury 4WD Landcruisers, you can stand at the famous Cameron Corner, and stay overnight at the “corner store”. Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art sites and hear the tales of the great Cattle drives as we travel the Strzelecki Track – pioneered by Captain Starlight as he stole 1000 cattle from Queensland QLD in 1870. Later, Sidney Kidman & Co and many others made their fortunes on the track pioneered by Starlight.

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Strzelecki Track History
Named after Polish Count Paul Edmund de Strzelecki, the ‘highway’ from Lyndhurst in the south to Innamincka and beyond in the north used to be one of the driest and loneliest tracks to transport mobs of fat cattle to the Adelaide market.

Today the southern point of the track is Lyndhurst, surveyed in 1896. Here Dutch born, self-taught Talc artist, poet, bush philosopher and supporter of the new flag for Australia, Cornelius Alferink has carved himself a place in outback art and modern history.

More than hundred years ago it was Captain Starlight, of Robbery under Arms fame, who gave the track notoriety. In 1870 Henry Arthur Readford, better known as Harry Redford, or Starlight, drove a thousand head of stolen cattle from Queensland, down the Barcoo and Cooper past Mount Hopeless, to Blanchewater where he sold them for $10,000. When finally apprehended in 1872, the now folk hero and his two accomplices were found not guilty.

In earlier days the track terminated at Farina and cattle from Avondale, Blanchewater, Cadelgo, Coongie, Cordillo Downs, Cullamurra, Haddon Downs, Innamincka, Merty Merty, Monte Collina, Mount Hopeless, Mount Lyndhurst, Murnpeowie, Nappa Merrie, Tinga Tingana, Titcha, and Wallelderdine were walked to its railhead to be transported to the southern markets.

Land at the southern end of the track was first taken up by John Baker at Blanchwater in 1857. At the northern end it were settlers from Warrnambool, Victoria, who gained pastoral leases in 1872. One of the first mobs of cattle to be walked down was in 1877, taking about ten weeks. The Strzelecki Track was last used by drovers during the 1930s.

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NSW Outback Corner Country Mungo Broken Hill Darling River Bourke Tour

See the Best of NSW Outback on our 12 day NSW Outback Corner Country Mungo Broken Hill Darling River Bourke Tour. Fully accommodated in hotels/ motels highlights include great destinations and insights from Mungo, Warrumbungle, Kinchega & Gundabooka National Parks, Cameron Corner, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Burke & Wills Menindee campsite, Broken Hill, Bourke, Brewarrina, Darling River Run, Wentworth meeting of the Murray & Darling Rivers.

Small group adventure (2-4 people per 4WD) for people who love to connect with regional Australia are our speciality, travelling in luxury Land Cruiser vehicles. Much of the tour includes the Silo At Trail which is transforming Australian regional towns. Join us on an adventure through rural Australia to witness these great masterpieces and the local hospitality. Options include a day tour to Mutawintji National Park for exceptional rock art rich in Aboriginal history.

SEATS Available in October 29, 2020  / November 2020

Highlights of NSW Outback Corner Country Mungo Broken Hill Darling River Bourke Tour 12 days

• Sydney to Broken Hill and return to Sydney
• Portland Silo Art
• Parkes Radio Telescope – The Dish
• Canowindra – Age of Fishes Fossil Museum
• Grenfell Silo Art
• Weethalle Silo Art
• Hay – Shear Outback Centre
• Wentworth – Junction of the Darling & Murray Rivers + Megafauna Museum
• Mungo National Park & China Walls sunset tour
• Menindee – Lakes & Burke & Wills Camp
• Broken Hill & Silverton – Pro Hart Gallery, mine tour, history, Mining & railway museums
• Return optional tours or meets rail to Sydney or Adelaide
• Packsaddle & Milparinka historic site
• Depot Glen & Pooles Grave
• Tibooburra granites, pastoral, art and mining history
• Dog Fence & NSW State border
• White Cliffs Opal fields (sleep underground)
• Darling River Run via Pooncarie, Menindee Lakes, Wilcannia Tilpa & Louth
• Gundabooka National Park & Aboriginal rock art
• Bourke – river cruise and history
• Brewarrinna – ancient fish traps 40,000 years old
• Macquarie Marshes – great bird spotting
• Warrmbungles ranges
• Siding Springs Observatory
• Gulgong – $10 note, Gold and pioneer history
• Mudgee wine tasting
• Blue Mountains

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South Australia New South Wales COVID Safe Tours

South Australia New South Wales COVID Safe Tours are now available as border restrictions to SA have been eased. South Australia New South Wales COVID Safe Tours destinations include Cameron Corner Mungo National Park Broken Hill Warrumbungles Lake Eyre Flinders Ranges Arkaroola Wilpena Pound Kangaroo Island Bourke Tibbooburra Silo Art Trail – Check out 2020 dates below by month in October November December

Kimberley, Karijini and West Coast WA and Wildflowers and Canning Stock Route Tours are also booking up so see dates for 2021

Tailored tours are available for your family or group. We operate tours from 2 -4 passengers in Toyota Landcruisers or for families up to 7. We also have a comfortable outback equipped minibus for 10 passengers and can combine vehicles for convoys or larger groups.

Click tour links below to see more details or see COVID Clear Tours

We comply with all states regulations on Covid-19 safety, and have completed the South Australian, NT and NSW Covid-19 Aware training program – HSE_COVID19_Certificate_2080934

For tours scheduled in 2020, a fully refundable deposit of $100 is requested and will be refunded if tours are not able to operate due to Covid-19 restrictions.

These “Special booking & refund conditions for Bookings for tours in 2020 affected by Covid-19 restrictions” override the refund policy of our General Terms and Conditions here. Other aspects of the General Terms and Conditions remain the same. When it is clear restrictions are lifted and tours can proceed, 20% deposit will be requested, or full payment if within 30 days of departure.

Revised Terms Tour Bookings 2020 2021

2021 Bookings – New Booking Terms for 2021 – as at 1 December 2020

• Due to COVID uncertainties, we offer a postponement option …
• Booking will be held with $200 deposit
• Accommodation bookings may require additional as advised by the property at time of booking
• You can postpone your holiday up to 90 days prior to departure
• Your deposit can be used towards a new booking within three years of departure
• Early bird discounts apply for full payment and will be refundable as per these terms

Terms & Conditions for 2021 Bookings

Valid for new domestic bookings up to 90 days prior to travel. Your booking can be postponed prior to final payment date and the deposit will be retained by Spirit Safaris as a credit to be used for future bookings. Deposit held must be used for future Spirit Safaris products. Deposit held in credit will exclude fees imposed by third parties eg accommodation bookings (usually refundable with 90 days notice) Applies to new bookings for 2021 departures only and is only valid up until 90 days prior to travel. After three years, unused credit funds will incur the original cancellation conditions as per product terms stated at booking. This does not replace Travel Insurance, which you are recommended to purchase at the time of booking. We can assist with suitable travel insurance.

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Revised Terms and Conditions – for bookings from 15^th September 2020 for Spirit Safaris

Special booking & refund conditions for Bookings for tours affected by Covid-19 restrictions.

We comply with COVID-19 compliance and cleaning conditions recommended by all states in which we operate.

Due to Covid-19 creating uncertainty regarding border openings, lifting of non essential travel restrictions and social distancing requirements, Spirit Safaris have introduced special leniency for bookings in 2020.

Tailored tours are available for your family of group.  We operate tours from 2 -4 passengers in Toyota Landcruisers or for families up to 7. We also have available a bus fleet, and a comfortable outback equipped mini bus for 10 passengers, and can combine vehicles for convoys or larger groups.

Your indication of desire to travel is appreciated, to enable us to plan, with a fully refundable deposit of $100, for tours scheduled in 2020, that are not able to operate due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Tours booked for 2021 departures will be reserved with minimum $200 deposit which will be fully refundable if COVID-19 restrictions limit travel, and a written claim is received at least 30 days prior to tour departure. Discounts may be offered for early payment, and funds paid on that basis will also be refundable as above. Accommodation from third parties may have other restrictions, so may not be refundable as above. Please ask if relevant.

These “Special booking & refund conditions for Bookings for tours in 2020 affected by Covid-19 restrictions” override the refund policy of our General Terms and Conditions as below. Other aspects of the General Terms and Conditions remain the same. When it is clear restrictions are lifted and tours can proceed, 20% deposit will be requested, or full payment if within payment day depending on specific tours days of departure.

General Terms and Conditions

All travellers are advised to take out travel insurance in case of unforeseen changes or circumstances such as weather, road conditions, cancellation, missed connections, illness or lost luggage. 1 The tour operator or agent reserves the right to vary or cancel tours or part thereof owing to extremes of weather or changes to conditions eg road closures or other circumstances to ensure safety and value to clients 2 Every effort will be made to keep to published departure times, connections, and itineraries, but no guarantee can be made and no compensation shall be payable if variations occur. 3 The operator reserves the right to substitute drivers and/or vehicles, or equipment, or subcontract suppliers as circumstances may require, or vary or cancel tours without prior notice. 4 Prices are in Australian Dollars and are subject to change. Prices are confirmed at time of booking. 5 The tour operator does not accept any liability for the acts, omission, defaults, or negligence of other operators, suppliers, wildlife parks, rides or any other service provider used in conjunction with these tours. 6 Smoking and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited on public passenger vehicles & aircraft. The operator reserves the right to exclude a passenger if he/she presents a danger to other passengers, or impairs their comfort, or if he/she commits an unlawful act. 7. Passenger understands 4 wheel drive travel in remote areas can be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death 8 The tour operator shall not be responsible or liable for death, illness or injury to any person, or loss of, or damage to any property or otherwise due to the operator’s or agent’s negligence nor for any inconvenience, delay, injury, accident, theft, or negligence caused to, or expenses incurred by, any passenger/ client however caused by or arising out of provision of, or failure to provide services. 9 Tours are sold subject to conditions of the operator supplying the services & these General Conditions. 10 For multiday tours, a deposit of $300 or 25% per person (whichever is greater) is required to confirm booking. Final payment to be made at least 60 days prior to departure. Cancellation Policy: If client cancels – Written notice is required. For multi day tours, cancellation up to 30 days prior to departure is subject to loss of deposit. Cancellation within 20-30 days of departure, loss of 50%. Less than 20 days 100%. Travel insurance is recommended and may compensate if variations are required. For day or short tours, cancellation by client and alternative tours not being available, cancellation fees may apply of 10% per day from 10 days prior to tour date depending on tour type/duration.

NSW Outback Tours Broken Hill Bourke Mungo Brewarrina Warrumbungles from Sydney

NEW Outback NSW Tours … Please SHARE TO YOUR FRIENDS and ENJOY THE LATEST or ASK for a Tailored Tour

Private and Small Group Outback NSW Tours for 2-4 adults or families from 2-7 people per 4WD vehicle are now available from Sydney to Broken Hill, Corner Country, Mungo, Bourke and beyond. A range of tours from 4-14 days are offered by long term outback tour operator Spirit Safaris. With 27 years experience with small and private group tours in remote areas and outback New South Wales we deliver very special experiences for you SAVE $300 FOR A GROUP OF 4 PEOPLE With Covid-19 limitations, these private and small group tours are the best way to enjoy travel, have fun and keep your friends and family safe. These private and small group tours are a great way to escape Covid-19 lockdown and enjoy remote and outback wilderness areas, explore amazing parts of NSW, and support local communities while minimising Covid-19 risks. “Normally we operate in all states of Australia, so comply with the best safe work practices in the industry.” People can travel as a couple or bring one or two of their friends and know that they are avoiding the crowds in buses or larger groups. As a small or private group, stops can be at the customers’ convenience or their places of special interest. Tours explore NSW Corner Country, Mungo and Gundabooka National Park with unique Aboriginal Rock Art, Bourke, Darling River, Macquarie Marshes, Broken Hill and amazing icons on the way from Sydney and return over 12 days. Broken Hill, which once had its own stock exchange, is a tour highlight. Guests visit the original BHP mine site, the Line of Lode memorial, Pro Harts Gallery, the Living Outback Sculptures and marvel at the history and size of the birthplace of the “Big Australian”, BHP. Shorter tours are also available that meet the train service to Sydney, and tour to Cameron Corner, Innamincka, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Coongie Lakes. The Silo Art Trail is part of the 12 day tour, and is a new phenomenon of massive and beautiful artworks on outback grain silos in remote country towns. The artworks are a photographers delight, with such uniquely Australian images. Supporting regional communities with visitors and bringing much needed income to country towns affected by drought and or bushfires, is also a primary intention of these remote regional tours. These very personal small group tours are connecting people to each other and unique nature and the extraordinary beauty and history in our own backyard. Our GXL Toyota Landcruisers have a proven safety record and are very comfortable, as expressed by many passengers over the years. The 12 day tour includes visiting such sites as the Siding Springs Observatory in the Warrumbungle Ranges near Coonabarabran, Mungo National Park, Broken Hill, and the Darling River Run, Burke and Wills camp on the banks of Menindee Lakes. People can take a cruise on the Jandra paddleboat from Bourke and revisit the ancient Aboriginal fish traps in Brewarrina that are more than 40,000 years old. Silverton and the movie sets where Mad Max and other Aussie icons were made, is on the list, and guests dine at Mario’s Palace Hotel, still with its incredible artworks as revealed in the movie Pricilla Queen of the Desert fame. Cameron Corner, the Dingo Fence and Tippaburra are included to really take in the best of Outback NSW These Private and Small Group Outback NSW Tours are available from now through to November and then into 2021. “This time of year we are usually operating tours in the Kimberley and remote areas such as the Canning Stock Route, Simpson Desert and from Broken Hill and South Australia including Lake Eyre, Arkaroola and the Flinders Ranges. The Covid-19 situation has caused us to consolidate, so travellers can now have an exciting adventure closer to home in New South Wales, reaching some of these unique places in these very capable and comfortable off-road vehicles. Guests waiting in airport queues to catch a flight is also not needed, as tours depart Sydney or Broken Hill, and can often pick up guests enroute. A wide range of tours and departure dates are available at the website – here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/private-and-small-group-outback-nsw-tours/ 12 day Tour Highlights Sydney to Broken Hill and return to Sydney  Portland Silo Art Parkes Radio Telescope  – The Dish Canowindra – Age of Fishes Fossil Museum Grenfell Silo Art Weethalle Silo Art Hay – Shear Outback Centre Wentworth – Junction of the Darling & Murray Rivers + Megafauna Museum Mungo National Park & China Walls tour Menindee – Lakes & Burke & Wills Camp Broken Hill & Silverton – Pro Hart Gallery, mine tour, history, Mining & railway museums Return optional tours or meets rail to Sydney or Adelaide Packsaddle & Milparinka historic site Depot Glen & Poole’s Grave Tibooburra granites, pastoral, art and mining history Dog Fence & NSW State border White Cliffs Opal fields (sleep underground) Darling River Run via Tilpa & Louth Gundabooka National Park & Aboriginal rock art Bourke – river cruise Brewarrina – ancient fish traps 40,000 years old Macquarie Marshes overnight by the wetlands – great bird spotting Mudgee wine tasting Blue Mountains BOOK HERE Or Call 0417 244 600 or 1300 763 188 – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/391372/nsw-outback-explorer-silo-art-corner-country-mungo-broken-hill-darling-river-bourke-sydney-return-12-days For full details see the website – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/private-and-small-group-outback-nsw-tours/ 2020 Covid Clear Tours include the following – You can reserve or express your interest in any of these tours in 2020 with a $100 fully-refundable deposit in case Covid-19 limits the travel dates you reserved. Silo Art Trail –  https://www.spiritsafaris.com/silo-art-trail-tours/ Outback NSW, Mungo National Park, Broken Hill and Darling River Run – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/nsw-outback-tours/ Kimberley tours in 2021 are booking fast, and big savings are available with prices at 2020 rates. – See https://www.spiritsafaris.com/kimberley_kakadu_tours Kimberley tours in 2021 are booking well, and big savings are available with prices at 2020 rates. – See https://www.spiritsafaris.com/kimberley_kakadu_tours  If you can’t find what you’re looking for please let me know More Tour details Feel Free to Email or Call me on 0417 244 600 or 1300 763 188 if you have any questions Thank you – and stay tuned Richard O’Neill Founder & Managing Director Spirit Safaris PO Box 488 Neutral Bay NSW 2089 Australia – Level 32, 101 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Sydney 02 8213 3225 Melbourne 03 9017 6862 Brisbane 07 3137 1607 Perth 08 6364 3651 Adelaide 08 8120 0366 Alice Springs 08 8120 0366 Local Call 1300 763 188  Mobile 0417 244 600 Latest News Blog – www.spiritsafaris.com/blogs Tours Summary – www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia TOUR DETAILS – DIRECT LINKS NSW Outback Tours are summarised with the calendar here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/nsw-outback-tours/ NSW Outback Explorer Silo Art Corner Country Mungo Broken Hill Darling River Bourke Sydney Return 12 or 14 days includes Macquarie Marshes – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/391372/nsw-outback-explorer-silo-art-corner-country-mungo-broken-hill-darling-river-bourke-sydney-return-12-days DIG TREE, INNAMINCKA & Coongie Lakes + much more – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/391326/cameron-corner-country-innaminka-dig-tree-coongie-lakes-tour-from-broken-hill-to-broken-hill-5-days  Macquarie Marshes to Broken Hill .. https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/387617/darling-river-run-sydney-to-broken-hill-outback-nsw-5-days Silo Art Trail Tour NSW Victoria South Australia Sydney Adelaide – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/388291/silo-art-trail-tour-nsw-victoria-south-australia-sydney-adelaide  Silo Art Trail Mungo NSW Outback Tours Sydney to Broken Hill 6 days – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/391238/silo-art-trail-mungo-nsw-outback-tours-sydney-to-broken-hill-6-days  NSW Outback Explorer Silo Art Corner Country Mungo Broken Hill Darling River Bourke Sydney Return 12 or 14 days includes Macquarie Marshes – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/391372/nsw-outback-explorer-silo-art-corner-country-mungo-broken-hill-darling-river-bourke-sydney-return-12-days See a summary of NSW Outback Tours with calendar here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/nsw-outback-tours/