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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2022

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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2022

Our Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2022 from Broken Hill and Adelaide include 4WD access to the lake shore, latest bird viewing, and optional spectacular flight choices over Lake Eyre and surrounds viewing the Warburton Groove (major inflow) Elliot Price Conservation Park, (Donald) Campbell Point, Jackboot, Halligan & Belt Bays, Lake Eyre South, major islands & landmarks.

Longer flights extension options available to the northern extreme of the lake and the Warburton & Macumba Rivers and southern Simpson Desert region of Lake Eyre North.

The longer flights can view the Warburton River, Warburton Groove, Goyder Lagoon Marree Man giant sculpture, or a landing in Birdsville for lunch !!

<<< Latest Lake Eyre floods image February 2022 shows all rivers flooding to Lake Eyre – image courtesy of NASA

 

Travel in small group (2-4 people) luxury 4WD Landcruisers viewing amazing scenery enroute, and stopping at unique landmarks for a truely memorable experience. Wilpena Pound overnight options available. Travel the Oodnadatta Track and witness the iconic Birdsville Track.

Typical Lake Eyre tours and flights 2022 include …

  • 4 days – Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound  from Broken Hill and / or Adelaide via Flinders Ranges, Bunyeroo & Brachina Gorges, Sacred Canyon, Coober Pedy, William Creek. Including 1.5, 2 or 5 hour Flight options over Lake Eyre and Warburton Groove, lake shore visits and walks, Birdwatching and Lake Shore drive by 4WD, Wetlands bird’s area walk, luxury 4WD transport. Follow the Overland Telegraph Line & Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka Railway Sidings and history plus much more. Includes all fees, flight, all meals, for ensuite accommodated at Wilpena Pound Resort and Marree . Consider also the Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges flight option. Tour Code LBH4. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne  Book NOW
  • 3 days Lake Eyre Tours and Flights – from Broken Hill and / or Adelaide via Lake Eyre – Including 1.5, 2 or 5 hour Flight options over Lake Eyre, lake shore by 4WD, birds areas, see the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse Outback Mailman from “Back of Beyond” truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne LBH3  Book NOW
  • 5 days  Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs via Broken Hill William Creek Coober Pedy and NSW Outback – See it all on the great outback adventure

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

Lake Eyre and Channel & Corner Country tours – 8, 9, 12 or 14 days

Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2022

Flight Options from Marree

MARREE MAN FLIGHT – 30 mins*
MARREE TOWNSHIP | THE MARREE MAN | WILLOURAN RANGES
Depart Marree over the township, head over the famous Marree Man and the Willouran Ranges.

A quick flight to see the famous Marree Man.
$199 pp min 2 ppl

LAKE EYRE FLIGHT – 1.5 hrs*
DINGO FENCE | MULOORINA STATION | LAKE EYRE | MADIGAN GULF | JACKBOOT BAY | BELT BAY | LAKE EYRE SOUTH | MARREE MAN |

See Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre North & South, Belt Bay, the lowest point on mainland Australia and the famous Marree Man.

A fantastic flight to get a good look at the spectacular kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the Marree Man.
from $395 pp

LAKE EYRE + WARBURTON RIVER FLIGHT  – 2 hrs*

DINGO FENCE | MULOORINA STATION | 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.

This flight is an excellent way to see the main river systems which feeds into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and all it has to offer. This flight goes to the top of Lake Eyre. from $495 pp

LAKE EYRE, MARREE MAN + PAINTED HILLS FLIGHT – 2 hrs 20 mins*

KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE | PAINTED HILLS | MARREE MAN

Fantastic bang-for-buck! The classic outback experience, flying over the incredible Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the picturesque Painted Hills.

This flight has everything about the region, including the Dog Fence, the Marree Man, Oodnadatta Track and Australia’s largest pastoral property – Anna Creek Station.
from $595 pp

LAKE EYRE BIRDSVILLE + WARBURTON RIVER,  GOYDER LAGOON, TIARI DESERT, BIRDSVILLE TRACK FLIGHT – 5 HOURS*  $955

Embraces all the above (except Painted Hills an is the pinnacle flight taking in the whole 170 km of Lake Eyre

Book using above calendar link or see here https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/catalog/312616/lake-eyre

Or call Spirit Safaris on 0417 244600 or 1300 763 188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberley Gibb River Road Tours 2021 Broome to Broome or Darwin

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Kimberley Gibb River Road Tours 2021 Broome to Broome or Darwin

Kimberley Gibb River Road Tours 2021

Kimberley Gibb River Road Tours 2021 Broome to Broome or Darwin are still available but dates are filling fast.

Latest available dates are shown from the calendar links from the Region tabs ie below header image

For Kimberley or Kakadu see – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/kimberley_kakadu_tours/

or see all here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/

NEW DATES are being added and some removed as time slots book up.

Your enquiry by email is preferred as this allows us to send more relevant information, and be more sure you have received it.

Private Kimberley tours are available for 2 – 4 people or more

Your adventure begins here …

If you don’t see what you want, we can best offer what you do want if you email or call to clarify –

  • Dates range you are available to travel
  • Number of people travelling with you ie group size
  • Accommodation preferences (motel / cabins / camping or a combination)
  • Duration of tour e.g. 8 – 12 days or longer
  • Direction e.g. can you travel in either direction. e.g. Uluru-Darwin or reverse, Darwin / Broome / Kununurra options – Broome to Broome, Darwin to Broome, Broome to Darwin or Kununurra start or finish

We have availability now for most tours but they are booking up quickly.

f you are flexible there may be more date options available to you

OR CALL 1300 763 188 or 0417 244 600 (from overseas +61 417 244 600)

Please ASK if any questions

Looking forward to showing you these special places for your Kimberley Gibb River Road Tours 2021 Broome to Broome or Darwin

Thank you

Richard O’Neill
Managing Director
Spirit Safaris

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 International +61 417 244 600

Most dates for tours are here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/

For other dates and destinations or Tag along or tailored tours, please contact us on 0417 244 600 or 1300 763 188 or email.

Latest News Blog – www.spiritsafaris.com/blogs

 

 

Canning Stock Route Tours 2021 from Broome or Alice Springs with Gunbarrel Highway

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Canning Stock Route Tours 2021 from Broome or Alice Springs with Gunbarrel Highway

Explore the most remote 4WD journey in Australia via the Canning Stock Route Tours 2021 from Broome or Alice Springs with Gunbarrel Highway via the Great Sandy Desert, Tanami, Victoria and Gibson Deserts through gibbers, sandhills, ancient ranges, beautiful Desert Oak groves and salt lakes with this Canning Stock Route Tours 2021 from Broome or Alice Springs with Gunbarrel Highway

Join us Departing on this 15 -18 day tour from Alice Springs or Broome to Newman WA (to fly to Perth) or return to Broome via Marble Bar (16 days) or Alice Springs via the Gunbarrel Highway & Uluru

Our Canning Stock Route Tours travel the original Canning Stock Route created by Albert Canning in 1908 for Kimberley cattlemen to take their stock to the southern markets. The original route includes 51 wells and stretches 2,013 kilometres from Halls Creek to Wiluna. The Canning Stock Route now forms one of the most remote and challenging four wheel drive tracks in the world…. Our route takes us via awesome desert landscapes as we travel via the Great Sandy Desert, Tanami and Gibson Deserts through gibbers, sandhills, ancient ranges and salt lakes.

Canning Stock Route Tours 2021 from Broome or Alice Springs with Gunbarrel Highway
Campsite on Canning at Derba Springs

 

Our journey includes Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Billilluna Aboriginal Community, Lake Gregory (bird watchers paradise), Paraku Indigenous Protected Area, Lake Gregory, Wardabunni Rockhole, Durba Springs, Diebel Springs, Onegunyah Rockhole, Lake Disappointment, Helen Hill, Slate Range, Ural Native Title Well, Glen Ayle Station, then the rich mineral & Gold rush areas around Wiluna and Newman (with a BHP Mt Whaleback Mine tour option).

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Canning Stock Route Tours

 

 10 Top Tips for Outback Tour Travel from Spirit Safaris

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 10 Top Tips for Outback Tour Travel from Spirit Safaris 

This page and video introduces 10 Top Tips for Outback tour travel from Spirit Safaris. Your enjoyment and safety will benefit by checking this out. Spirit Safaris have been outback touring for near 30 years, and these unique helpful hints are intended to make your outback tour adventure more enjoyable.

  1. For best photos bring a Black or Dark shirt to wear in light aircraft to minimise reflection on windows.
  2. Kimberly early season from May catches greener grasses and fuller waterfalls but maybe some rain & road closures. Mid May / June to early September are optimum times for weather.
  3. Bring old shoes (sneakers or crocs) for watery walks like through Tunnel Creek
  4. Bring a good headlight torch, spare batteries & USB cable – You’ll be amazed how handy they are.
  5. Pack up early for an early start – wildlife are out early to catch the early worms & avoid the days heat.
  6. Mobile Phone coverage is slim. Telstra works best but virtually no coverage in the Kimberley, except public or our on board satellite phone.
  7. Bring an extra plastic bag for wet swimmers or shoes.
  8. A broad brimmed hat & long sleeved shirts are better sun protection than chemical & heavy metal sunscreens
  9. Look away from passing vehicles to protect eyes and face, as stones often fly.
  10. Take sensible strong shoes for some rocky dusty walks and sandals to relax.

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Ask about our iPhone & Smart Phone Photography Tips

We also supply an “Items to Bring” & “Menu Preferences ”

Feel Free to ask at any time

Book EARLY & SAVE

Call 1300 763 188   or   0417 244 600

Sydney 02 8213 3225    Brisbane 07 3137 1607   Melbourne 03 9017 6862   Perth 08 6364 3651

Adelaide 08 8120 0366    Alice Springs 08 8120 0366

NSW Outback Tours Kimberley Canning Stock Route Channel & Corner Country

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Tours from Broken Hill

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Tours from Broken Hill

Tours from Broken Hill by Spirit Safaris are genuine small groups (2-4 people per luxury 4WD) and include Cameron Corner, the Dingo Fence, Milparinka, Tibooburra, Innaminka and the Burke & Wills Dig Tree, Lake Eyre, Arkaroola, Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges. Also, tours from Broken Hill or Sydney include NSW Corner Country, Mungo, Mootwingee and Gundabooka National Park with unique Aboriginal Rock Art, Bourke, Darling River, Macquarie Marshes, Broken Hill and amazing icons on the way.


Darling River cruise and tours from Broken Hill

Brolgas dancing on Tours from Broken HillMungo NP Tours from Broknen Hill

Broken Hill, which once had its own stock exchange, is an outback tourists delight. Guests can 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 Camerons Corner, Innamincka, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Coongie Lakes.COVID CLEAN Tours from Broken Hill

Tours from Broken Hill include Silverton and the movie sets where Mad Max and other Aussie icons were made, is on the list, and guests can dine at Mario’s Palace Hotel, still with its incredible artworks as revealed in the movie Priscilla Queen of the Desert fame.

Travellers can now have an exciting adventure closer to home in New South Wales, reaching some of these unique places in our very capable and comfortable off-road 4WD vehicles. Tours really take in the best of Outback NSW

Travel in outback Australia is our speciality, and our new Covid ready tours in NSW, VIC and SA from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane mean you don’t have to fly in a plane. When we commence we will ensure strict hygiene protocols are in place, including Covid clear health checks.

No Need to wait in airport queues to catch a flight – Tours depart Sydney or Broken Hill, and can often pick up guests enroute eg tours from Wagga, Canberra, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange – please ask Holiday here with Tours from Broken Hill

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 the real Australian Outback including 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, Broken Hill or Adelaide and return over 3-14 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 Camerons Corner, Innamincka, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Coongie Lakes.

Our very small group (2-4 people per 4WD) tours from Broken Hill are connecting people to each other and unique nature and the extraordinary beauty and history in our own backyard.

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.

The 12 day tour from Broken Hill and Sydney 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.

Tours from Broken Hill or via Broken Hill

You can reserve your interest in any of these tours with a $100 fully-refundable deposit in case Covid-19 limits travel

These NSW tours can take you to Broken Hill – and includes Macquarie Marshes – and could link Coongie Lakes with one of these …

Tours are summarised with the calendar here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/nsw-outback-tours/


Feel Free to Email or Call for more details of tours from Broken hill on 0417 244 600 or 1300 763 188 if you have any questions

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COVID-19 CLEAR UPDATE FOR SMALL GROUP TOURS

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COVID-19 CLEAR UPDATE FOR SMALL GROUP TOURS

Covid-19 clear update for small group tours was released this week and means Spirit Safaris can now help you escape lockdown and take a holiday in NSW and other states as borders open.
COVID CLEAN BUSINESS COVID-19 CLEAR UPDATE FOR SMALL GROUP TOURS 1 JUNE 2020
Following extensive discussions and correspondence with Transport NSW, the restrictions on public gatherings of more than two people do not apply to Spirit Safaris as providers of passenger services in NSW.

Now this means we can operate with more than two people in the vehicle at one time. 

This is IDEAL for PRIVATE GROUPS OR SMALL GROUPS OR FAMILY GROUPS OR COUPLES –  SEE TOURS BELOW ..

Our very comfortable GXL Toyota Landcruisers carry 2 – 4 adults or up to 7 for family groups. Our off-road ready minibus is ideal for groups up to 11, and we can convoy vehicles for larger groups

The guidelines suggest social distancing should be practised where possible, including advising passengers to sit in the back seat only and using only contactless payment methods.

We have COVID clean practices in place and look forward to discussing and welcoming you on board some of our amazing Outback NSW tours

COVID-19 CLEAR UPDATE FOR SMALL GROUP TOURS – from NSW HEALTH

From Monday 1 June 2020 in NSW certain restrictions have eased (note many state borders are still closed) :

See our latest COVID friendly Booking Terms and Conditions here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/revised-terms-tour-bookings-2020-2021/

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NEW COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES RELEASED 1 JUNE, 2020

See more COVID-19 information here

A range of tours from 4-14 days are offered by long term outback tour operator Spirit Safaris.

The company has 27 years experience with small and private group tours in remote areas and outback New South Wales. 

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.

See tour options here – Outback NSW tours

Or

Call us on 1300 763188 or 0417244600  or email info @ spiritsafaris.com

Background info –

We are given these guidelines –

“We can run a full tour bus, but until there is a vaccine for the virus, we have to be extra vigilant with cleaning and keeping records of pasesengers. The virus is considered to be in a  “social bubble”. This concept is more about contact tracing than social distancing. #1 priority is to keep records about who is on each tour so that in the case of an outbreak, everyone who has come into contact with an infected person can be contacted and isolated for 14 days.

During the tour, the tour group as a whole are considered a social bubble. The people within that social bubble can be as close to each other as they like, but they need to distance themselves from people who are not in the bubble. Eg. they must stay at least 1.5 meters from anyone on another tour. Your guides are going to have to give a very clear briefing on this and keep reiterating it when the group are entering a situation where they might be around another tour group. Encourage clients to avoid touching surfaces that are shared with people outside of the group when safe or practical, and encourage them to use hand sanitizer when boarding the bus or rejoining the group.”

Call us on 1300 763188 or 0417244600  or email info @ spiritsafaris.com

Private and Small Group Outback NSW Tours

Private and Small Group Outback NSW Tours

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Private and Small Group Outback NSW Tours

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, starting in June. 

A range of tours from 4-14 days are offered by long term outback tour operator Spirit Safaris.

The company has 27 years experience with small and private group tours in remote areas and outback New South Wales. 

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.

Private and Small Group Outback NSW Tours Mungo National Park

“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” says Richard O’Neill, owner of Spirit Safaris. “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 Camerons 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,” says Mr O’Neill, a fifth-generation Australian with strong family connections to the land.

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.

Camerons 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 commence from June 10, 2020 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 – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/nsw_tours

For more details contact:

Richard O’Neill

info@spiirtsafaris.com

0417244600

More about Spirit Safaris – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/about/ 

NSW Outback Mini and Private Group Tours with Silo Art Trail

NSW Outback Mini and Private Group Tours hoiliday here this year

NSW Outback Mini and Private Group Tours with silo art

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 & Pooles 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

See Tour Calendar here –

NSW Outback Tours Mungo Broken Hill Bourke from Sydney 2020

Channel and Corner Country Adelaide Broken Hill Innaminka Birdsville Alice Springs 12 Day Tours

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