Brisbane to Birdsville Races Tours & Lake Eyre Tours & Flights –
September – SEATS AVAILABLE
or Fly in Birdsville Races from Adelaide – See /wp-content/legacy_uploads/pdf/Birdsville-Races-fly-in.pdf
or Fly and Drive – see below
Drive in Tours to Birdsville Races tours from Sydney, Adelaide, Alice Springs or Cairns
• September – Birdsville Races 2013 & Lake Eyre Tours & Flights – from Cairns to Birdsville Races to Adelaide (fly return) via Hughenden and Winton dinosaurs PLUS Min Min encounter at Boulia. Fly back option from Adelaide. Includes Birdsville Races ( 3 nights), Birdsville Track, Marree, Lake Eyre, Lake Eyre flight, Lake Eyre 4WD shore tour, Farina, Leigh Creek to Adelaide. We 4WD into the Simpson Desert and view the incredible sight from the largest sandhill, Big Red -Tour is 8 days/7 nights Fly back option from Adelaide.
• September – BRISBANE TO BIRDSVILLE RACES 2013 – from Brisbane to Birdsville Races. Fly to Alice Springs then 4WD via Plenty Highway, Boulia (min Min encounter), Birdsville Races, Birdsville Track, Marree, Lake Eyre, Lake Eyre 4WD shore tour, wetlands walk, Farina, Leigh Creek to Adelaide (fly home last night or overnight option). We 4WD into the Simpson Desert and view the incredible sight from the largest sandhill, Big Red – 6 days/5 nights- ask for details 1300 763 188
From Brisbane fly to Alice Springs then 4WD via Plenty Highway, Boulia, Birdsville Races, Birdsville Track, Marree, Lake Eyre flight, Lake Eyre 4WD shore tour, wetlands walk, Leigh Creek to Adelaide. 6 days/5 nights – see below
+ + Adelaide to Adelaide option – September 4-10, 2013 – Lake Eyre & Birdsville – Birdsville Track, Simpson Desert, “Big Red” sandhill, Flinders Ranges & Lake Eyre Tour & Flight, Wetlands Walk, Cooper Creek wetlands. Tour from Adelaide return to Adelaide – see https://www.spiritsafaris.com/Lake-Eyre-Birdsville-Kalamurina-Wetlands-Cooper-Creek-7daystours.htm
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Both Tours – Include a spectacular 1 hr 30 minute (or 2.5 hr option) Scenic flight over Lake Eyre, 2 days of Birdsville Races, visit to Big Red, the Simpson Desert’s biggest sand hill, Birdsville Track to Marree, scenic Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track, Flight includes Warburton Groove (the major inflow), Elliot Price Conservation Park, Marree Man, major islands & landmarks. PLUS 4WD with wildlife & bird watching to Level Post Bay & Donald Campbell Memorial at Lake Eyre National Park on the lake shores via Muloorina Station. Return to Adelaide via Clare Valley.
Day 1 – Depart Alice Springs 7am for morning tea at Gemtree and check out the gems, crystals and mineral specimens as well as local Aboriginal Art and artefacts at this popular destination. Our journey takes us via Strangeways Range, then the rugged Harts Range to Jervois, which is our last fuel stop. Jervois is a cattle station, formed in 1960, and one of the last stations to be taken up in the area. Travelling the Plenty Highway we skirt the northern edge of the Simpson Desert with plenty of wildflowers lining the roadside. Enjoy an open campfire under the stars tonight at a remote bush camp. LD
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| Warburton Groove water inflow to Lake Eyre | Sunset over the Simpson Desert |
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| Flinders Ranges at Wilpena Pound |
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Day 5 – An easy start to the day before we head off south on the Birdsville Track following the spectacular Diamantina River via Goyder Lagoon. (recently flooding) Enjoy a break at Mungeranie Hotel, and a Mungerannie wetlands walk (and hot spa if time permits) views of the salt lakes and rich vegetation after recent rains on this remote iconic Australian route. Overnight Marree around a cosy campfire . (accommodation upgrade available)Day 6 – From Marree, we take a 1 hr 30 min scenic flight over Lake Eyre. Our flight allows us to see the Warburton Groove, the main inflow channel to Lake Eyre, Elliot Price Conservation Park, Halligan Bay, Lake Eyre South and the Marree Man ( a giant engraving in the landscape). On return to base, we see some of the sights of Marree, this once thriving Ghan Railway town. Marree is caretaker for some interesting railway relics, plus the old mail truck used by legendary outback mailman Tom Kruse on the run from Marree to Birdsville. We visit the shores of Lake Eyre and Lake Eyre National Park and connect with the wonder of the bird and plant life revitalised by recent flooding rains in a permanent waterhole. Overnight in Marree with a few yarns around the campfire or at the local pub.Day 7 – Today we view the giant Leigh Creek coal mine, enjoy a local Quandong Pie at Copley and travel via old Ghan railway towns of Farina and Parachilna and in the foothills of the Flinders Ranges to Hawker and picturesque mountain landscapes and the Clare Valley to arrive in Adelaide around 6pm, delivered to your accommodation or airport connection.
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Tour Inclusions* Small group luxury 4WD travel (usually 4-6 / vehicle) with professional and experienced driver / guide
* Gold Medallion entry to Birdsville Races and associated events – see Birdsville Races Entertainment
* Scenic Flight over Lake Eyre
* All delicious meals, (unless noted) including vegetarian options.
* Accommodation in hotel or at Birdsville in our mobile campsite with comfy full height tents, comfy mattresses & stretcher if. Camping gear which is modern and easy to use.
* All World Heritage and National Park entry and accommodation fees, hotel pickups
* Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids and nature care programs.
Birdsville Races & Lake Eyre Tour & Flight
September 4-10, 2013 – Alice Springs to Adelaide via Plenty Highway, Boulia, Birdsville Races, Birdsville Track, Marree, Lake Eyre, Leigh Creek to Adelaide. 7 days / 6 nights including Lake Eyre flight, all meals, 4WD transport, comfy camping accommodation includes 2 nights motel in Marree Hotel – Tour Code BVE7 BOOK BY August 12 & SAVEor Adelaide to Adelaide option OR AS ABOVE – September 4-10, 2013 – Code BAE7
Lake Eyre Tours & Flights – Floodwaters Ask Now – Call 1300 763 188