Corner Country Coober Pedy Oodnadatta Track Lake Eyre Tour 10 days
with Arkaroola, Birdsville, Birdsville Track
The complete Corner and Channel Country journey. This Corner Country Coober Pedy Oodnadatta Track Lake Eyre Tour 10 days from Adelaide links three of Australia’s great outback tracks – the Strzelecki, Birdsville and Oodnadatta – with Wilpena Pound, Arkaroola, Innamincka and the Burke & Wills Dig Tree, two nights in Birdsville, Lake Eyre, William Creek and the opal town of Coober Pedy.
| Duration | 10 days / 9 nights |
|---|---|
| Start & finish | Adelaide (return). Broken Hill and Cameron Corner options – please ask |
| Route | Adelaide – Wilpena Pound – Arkaroola (2 nights) – Strzelecki Track – Innamincka – Dig Tree – Birdsville (2 nights) – Birdsville Track – Marree – Oodnadatta Track – William Creek – Coober Pedy – Woomera – Adelaide |
| Price | From AU$9,985 per person twin share (single AU$10,895) |
| Group size | Genuine small group – maximum 4 guests per 4WD Landcruiser |
| Accommodation | 9 nights hotel / motel |
| Meals | All meals included except one dinner in Coober Pedy |
For latest Tour dates, see calendar at the Tours page
Tour Highlights
- Three legendary outback tracks: the Strzelecki, Birdsville and Oodnadatta
- Wilpena Pound and two nights at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
- Innamincka, Cooper Creek and the Burke & Wills Dig Tree
- Two nights in Birdsville, with Big Red and an optional Channel Country flight
- Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary and the Lake Harry ruins on the Birdsville Track
- Lake Eyre South, the Mound Springs and Coward Springs, with an optional Lake Eyre flight from William Creek
- Coober Pedy’s underground opal mine and museum, and Woomera Rocket Park
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Adelaide to Wilpena Pound
Pick-up around 8 am from Adelaide airport or your accommodation (Broken Hill start option available). Travel through the Clare Valley wine country and rural South Australia, visiting historic Quorn and Hawker, to Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges. Enjoy a sunset walk with the kangaroos among ancient river red gums before dinner. L, D
Day 2 – Wilpena Pound to Arkaroola
Take the optional scenic flight over the Pound, or walk to Wangarra Lookout and the old Hills Homestead. We then travel past historic sheep stations and the plains towards Lake Frome, through the Gammon Ranges National Park to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. B, L, D
Day 3 – Arkaroola
A full day in this remote, rugged sanctuary. The highlight is the optional 4.5-hour Ridge Top Tour through 1,600 million years of geological history – red granite mountains, golden spinifex and breathtaking views over the Freeling Heights, Lake Frome and the desert beyond. Scenic flights and creek walks are also available. Relax by the fire tonight at Arkaroola. B, L, D
Day 4 – Strzelecki Track to Innamincka
North past sand dunes, gibber plains and Lake Callabonna, where Diprotodon and other megafauna once roamed. At Mt Hopeless we join the Strzelecki Track, passing Merty Merty and the Moomba gas fields to Innamincka on Cooper Creek. Optional Cooper Creek cruise (if operating, extra cost) before dinner at the Innamincka pub. B, L, D
Day 5 – Burke & Wills Dig Tree to Birdsville
Visit the Burke & Wills Dig Tree, where the explorers arrived only hours after their support party had left – a tragic chapter of Australian history. Enjoy the birdlife of Cooper Creek, then head north past Australia’s largest shearing shed and the ruins of Cadelga Downs (or via Haddon Corner, depending on road conditions) into Queensland and on to Birdsville. B, L, D
Day 6 – Birdsville and Big Red
A full day in this icon of the outback – the old customs post and drovers’ town – with its museum and the Hard Road Cafe. Visit Big Red, the Simpson Desert’s biggest sand dune, and the Burke & Wills marked tree on the Diamantina River. We recommend the optional flight over the Simpson Desert, the Channel Country and Goyder Lagoon. Overnight Birdsville. B, L, D
Day 7 – Birdsville Track to Marree
South down the Birdsville Track beside the Diamantina River, past Pandie Pandie Station and Goyder Lagoon, visiting Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary (time and conditions permitting). Cross Cooper Creek, pass some of Australia’s largest cattle stations and visit the Lake Harry date-palm ruins. Arrive in Marree, at the junction of the Birdsville and Oodnadatta Tracks – an Old Ghan railway town with Tom Kruse’s mail truck and the Donald Campbell Bluebird story. Overnight Marree. B, L, D
Day 8 – Oodnadatta Track to William Creek
Follow the Oodnadatta Track to the shores of Lake Eyre South and the Mound Springs, fed by the Great Artesian Basin. Visit the old railway town of Coward Springs, with its hot bore bath and railway museum. Overnight at William Creek, with yarns around the campfire or at the pub. B, L, D
Day 9 – Lake Eyre flight option and Coober Pedy
From William Creek, take the optional 1 or 2-hour scenic flight over Lake Eyre and the Warburton Groove, or a short flight to the ochre-coloured Painted Hills. Then cross the Moon Plain to Coober Pedy to visit the Umoona underground opal mine and museum – with the chance to sleep underground. B, L (dinner at own expense)
Day 10 – Coober Pedy to Adelaide
South on the Stuart Highway past salt lakes and outback stations, visiting Woomera’s Rocket Park and museum, then Port Augusta on Spencer Gulf, arriving in Adelaide around 7 pm. B, L
What’s Included
- 9 nights hotel / motel accommodation (twin share; single rooms available)
- All meals except one dinner in Coober Pedy
- Small group travel in 4WD Landcruisers – maximum 4 guests per vehicle
- Professional driver guide
- National park entry fees
- A contribution to Outback Kids and nature care projects
Not Included
- Travel to and from Adelaide
- Arkaroola Ridge Top Tour – available as an option when booking
- Scenic flights (Lake Eyre, Wilpena Pound, Simpson Desert, Painted Hills) – available as options when booking
- Cooper Creek cruise (extra cost, if operating)
- Alcohol and items of a personal nature
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between the 10-day and 8-day tours?
Both start the same way – Wilpena Pound, Arkaroola, the Strzelecki Track, Innamincka and the Dig Tree to Birdsville. The 10-day tour adds a second night in Birdsville, then follows the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek and Coober Pedy, returning via Woomera. The 8-day tour returns from Marree via Farina and the Flinders Ranges.
Can I start in Broken Hill?
Yes, Broken Hill and Cameron Corner options are available – please ask.
Is the Lake Eyre flight included?
It’s optional, at extra cost, from William Creek (or Birdsville). Add it when you book.
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Questions? Call 1300 763 188 or 0417 244 600, or email info@spiritsafaris.com.
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- 4-Day Cameron Corner Country Tour from Broken Hill – Broken Hill return · Cameron Corner, Innamincka, Dig Tree, Tibooburra
- 8-Day Corner Country, Birdsville Track & Lake Eyre Tour – Adelaide return · Arkaroola, Strzelecki & Birdsville Tracks, Birdsville, Big Red, Lake Eyre
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