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Compare Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2026

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Compare Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2026

Explore the best Lake Eyre tour options from Adelaide, Broken Hill and Alice Springs/Uluru. Compare duration, pricing, flight options and highlights to find the journey that suits your time frame and style of travel.

Discover the unique experiences offered by various providers when you Compare Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2026.

3 Days Flights Included
AU$3,995

Lake Eyre Tours & Flights from Adelaide to Adelaide

Adelaide → Adelaide

Flight Options

  • Standard 1.5hr scenic flight over Lake Eyre included
  • Upgrade available: extended 2hr flight
  • Optional full-day Birdsville flight with pub lunch

Highlights

Warburton Groove, Tirari Desert, Lake Eyre South, Oodnadatta Track, Mound Springs, Coward Springs, Flinders Ranges, Prairie Hotel, Ochre Pits and Farina ghost town.

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3 Days Broken Hill
AU$3,495

Lake Eyre Tours & Flight from Broken Hill to Broken Hill

Broken Hill → Broken Hill

Flight Options

  • 2hr Lake Eyre South & North + Warburton River flight
  • Optional full-day Birdsville scenic flight with lunch
  • Flights are selected as add-ons at booking

Highlights

Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Old Ghan Railway, Birdsville Track, Lake Eyre National Park, Leigh Creek, Ochre Pits and Farina ghost town.

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4 Days Adelaide
AU$3,999

Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound Coober Pedy

Adelaide → Adelaide

Flight Options

  • Optional Wilpena Pound scenic flight
  • Lake Eyre 2hr scenic flight option
  • Optional full-day Birdsville flight with lunch

Highlights

Wilpena Pound, Clare Valley, Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, Prairie Hotel, Coward Springs, William Creek, Coober Pedy underground stay, opal museum and Woomera Rocket Park.

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4 Days Broken Hill
AU$3,897

Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound from Broken Hill

Broken Hill → Broken Hill

Flight Options

  • Optional Wilpena Pound scenic flight
  • Lake Eyre 2hr flight option
  • Optional full-day Birdsville flight with lunch

Highlights

Wilpena Pound Resort, Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, Prairie Hotel, Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Lake Eyre South, Farina ghost town and Ochre Pits.

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4 Days Walks Focus
AU$3,997

Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound Walks

Adelaide → Adelaide

Flight Options

  • Optional Wilpena Pound scenic flight
  • Lake Eyre 2hr scenic flight option
  • Optional full-day Birdsville flight with lunch

Highlights

3hr guided Wilpena Pound walk, Wangarra Hill lookout, Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, Clare Valley, Prairie Hotel, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Mound Springs, Farina and Ochre Pits.

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5 Days Best Value
AU$4,995

Lake Eyre Tours & Flights via Wilpena Pound, William Creek & Coober Pedy

Adelaide → Adelaide

Flight Options

  • Optional Wilpena Pound scenic flight
  • Lake Eyre 2hr scenic flight or Birdsville full-day flight
  • Optional Painted Desert flight from William Creek

Highlights

Wilpena Pound, Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Parachilna, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Mound Springs, William Creek, Painted Desert, Coober Pedy underground stay and Woomera.

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3 Days Alice / Uluru
AU$3,888

Lake Eyre – Alice Springs or Uluru to Adelaide via Coober Pedy & Oodnadatta Track

Alice Springs / Uluru → Adelaide

Flight Options

  • Optional 1hr Lake Eyre scenic flight from William Creek
  • Optional 2hr extended Lake Eyre flight
  • Optional Painted Desert flight by arrangement

Highlights

Coober Pedy underground stay, opal museum, Dog Fence, Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, Mound Springs, Coward Springs, Mutonia Sculpture Park, Marree, Farina and Flinders Ranges.

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8 Days Expedition
AU$8,995

Corner Country – Arkaroola, Innamincka, Coongie Lakes, Lake Eyre, Birdsville, Strzelecki & Oodnadatta Tracks

Adelaide or Broken Hill → Broken Hill

Flight Options

  • Optional Wilpena Pound scenic flight
  • Optional Arkaroola scenic flight
  • Optional Lake Eyre and Birdsville scenic flights

Highlights

Wilpena Pound, Arkaroola Ridge Top Tour, Lake Callabonna, Strzelecki Track, Innamincka, Cooper Creek, Coongie Lakes, Dig Tree, Birdsville, Big Red, Birdsville Track and Marree.

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10 Days Adventure
AU$6,995

Simpson Desert Crossing via Oodnadatta, Dalhousie Springs, Birdsville Track & Lake Eyre

Adelaide → Adelaide

Flight Options

  • Optional Birdsville flight over Lake Eyre, Goyder Lagoon and Simpson Desert
  • Optional Marree scenic flight over Lake Eyre
  • Optional Birdsville fly-out via Rex Airlines

Highlights

Coober Pedy, Painted Desert, Oodnadatta Pink Roadhouse, Dalhousie Springs, Simpson Desert crossing, Poeppels Corner, Big Red, Birdsville, Birdsville Track, Marree, Lake Eyre National Park, Farina and Flinders Ranges.

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Prices shown are base tour prices in AUD and selected flight options may be additional unless stated as included.

2026 Outback Australia Tours from Spirit Safaris

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Lake Eyre still filling and greenest for decades

Welcome to an unforgettable journey! You’ve made it to the 2026 Outback Australia Tours from Spirit Safaris, where adventure meets the awe-inspiring beauty of Australia’s wilderness. Join our 2026 Outback Australia Tours and experience the thrill of the outback firsthand.

Our tours provide a premium, personalized experience (max 4 adults per 4WD), which allows for a deeper connection with the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Australia. From the moment you step into our 4WD, you’ll feel the difference.

2026 Outback Australia Tours …

During your journey, you can expect to encounter some of the most stunning natural wonders and wildlife that Australia has to offer. Our knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights into the flora and fauna, giving you a comprehensive understanding of this unique environment.

As part of our 2026 Outback Australia Tours, you’ll discover hidden gems and breathtaking views that few have the privilege to see.

Record breaking rains in Queensland and Northern Territory means more spectacular flooding of Lake Eyre, and rich green grasslands and wonderful waterfalls up north.

The recent record-breaking rains in Queensland and Northern Territory have created a vibrant ecosystem, making places like Lake Eyre a spectacular sight. This influx of water brings life back to the arid landscape, creating a stunning contrast of colors and attracting wildlife.

Our 2026 Outback Australia Tours cover a range of iconic locations, including Cape York and Thursday Island, Gulf Savannah Way, Kimberley, Karijini and Pilbara, Canning Stock Route, Lake Eyre tours and flights, Simpson Desert, Channel and Corner Country, Nullarbor Whale Watch, and an Old Ghan Rail Tour from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Each destination offers its own unique adventures and experiences.

With our 2026 Outback Australia Tours, you’ll embark on a journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories and stories to share.

Even more as listed below and updated on the website HERE

Furthermore, our tours are designed to cater to various interests, whether you’re looking for thrilling 4WD experiences, peaceful nature walks, or in-depth cultural encounters with Indigenous communities.

NEW tours and flights dates added regularly – see below or best at calendar here

Stay up to date with our latest offerings, including new tour dates and special events, by checking our website regularly. We strive to provide you with the most current information to make planning your adventure easy and enjoyable.

2026 Outback Australia Tours – New List  

When you embark on our 2026 Outback Australia Tours, you will not only witness stunning landscapes but also have the chance to learn about Australia’s unique ecosystems, including its diverse plant and animal life.

Every aspect of our 2026 Outback Australia Tours is designed to immerse you in the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Australia.

  • Lake Eyre Tours and Flights – Click here Our Lake Eyre Tours and Flights offer a bird’s-eye view of this beautiful area, particularly during the wet season when the lake fills with water, attracting countless migratory birds and creating a breathtaking spectacle.
  • Simpson Desert & Lake Eyre – fly over Goyder Lagoon option See hereFor those keen on adventure, our Simpson Desert & Lake Eyre tours include the option to fly over the iconic Goyder Lagoon, providing a stunning perspective of the landscape below.
  • Karijini Pilbara Marble Bar Burrup Tour here  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/Pilbara-Karratha-Karijini-ToursThe Karijini Pilbara Marble Bar Burrup Tour invites you to explore breathtaking gorges and unique geological formations, offering opportunities to swim in natural pools and witness the stark beauty of the Pilbara region.
  • Kimberley Tours – from Darwin and Broome  are just one example of the incredible adventures included in our 2026 Outback Australia Tours.Our Kimberley Tours from Darwin and Broome are designed to showcase the rugged beauty and cultural significance of this region, featuring stops at iconic waterfalls and ancient rock art sites.
  • NSW Outback Cameron Corner Mungo Bourke Broken Hill Warrumbungles Macquarie Marshes – see hereOur 2026 Outback Australia Tours also provide opportunities to experience the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous communities.

    Experience the stunning landscapes of the NSW Outback Cameron Corner Mungo Bourke Broken Hill Warrumbungles Macquarie Marshes tour, which highlights the diverse beauty of New South Wales’ outback regions.

  • Gulf Savannah Way Tours – Cairns to Darwin or Darwin to CairnsTravel along the Gulf Savannah Way and discover the unique wildlife and stunning landscapes, with tours from Cairns to Darwin that provide a glimpse into the rich experiences offered by Northern Australia.
  • Cape York & Thursday Island hereOur Cape York & Thursday Island tour includes visits to pristine beaches and lush rainforests, ensuring a well-rounded experience of this beautiful area.
  • Outback Queensland & Dinosaurs Tours Australia – hereJoin us for the Outback Queensland & Dinosaurs Tours Australia and discover the fascinating history of Australia’s prehistoric past, exploring significant fossil sites and learning about the ancient creatures that once roamed this land.

    Join us on our 2026 Outback Australia Tours to explore the fascinating history interwoven with Australia’s prehistoric past.

  • Canning Stock Route – from Broome or Alice Springs The Canning Stock Route offers a rare glimpse into one of Australia’s most remote and historic paths, showcasing the beauty of the outback and its rich history.

    The 2026 Outback Australia Tours will take you along iconic routes, revealing the stories of the land.

  • Old Ghan Railway Route tour – by steam and 4WD Oodnadatta Track Lake Eyre Adelaide to Alice SpringsExperience the heritage of the Old Ghan Railway Route tour, which combines the nostalgia of steam travel with the adventure of 4WD touring along the Oodnadatta Track.
  • Cameron Corner & Channel Country Tours – Cameron Corner Strzeleki Track, Birdsville Track and Oodnadatta Track ToursThe Cameron Corner & Channel Country Tours provide a deep dive into the Australian outback’s culture and history, connecting you to the land in a meaningful way.
  • West Coast Western Australia – Perth to Broome via Kalbari, Monkey Mia, Karijini and more – seeOur West Coast Western Australia tour from Perth to Broome showcases stunning coastal scenery and unique wildlife experiences along the way, making it a trip to remember.

    Travel with us on our 2026 Outback Australia Tours for an adventure that will awaken your spirit of exploration.

  • NSW TOURS & NSW OUTBACK TOURS – 1 day, Half day & Multi Day – from SYDNEY and BROKEN HILL – Lightning Ridge, Mungo National Park, Darling River Run, Silo Art Trail Tours, Hunter Valley & Blue Mountains EscapesFor adventurers, our NSW TOURS & NSW OUTBACK TOURS provide multiple options ranging from day trips to multi-day explorations, allowing you to customize your adventure.

Spirit Safaris is committed to providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore Australia’s majestic wilderness. Our expert guides ensure a rich and informative experience, making every moment memorable.

Our commitment to excellence shines through in our 2026 Outback Australia Tours, ensuring every detail enriches your experience.

Stay informed with the latest updates on our tours by visiting our website at https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/.

Don’t miss out on the latest updates about our 2026 Outback Australia Tours by visiting our website frequently.

Check out our Scheduled Tours by Month at HERE to find the best time for your adventure.

Your Best option is to Tell us what you want here  Take the pre tour Quiz HERE Now so we can curate a tailored experience for you.

Note that you can Search tour Availability & Pricing by using the Monthly Calendar at All Tours and find your perfect adventure!here.

Tell us your preferences here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

We invite you to share your preferences with us  Take the pre tour Quiz now. Your feedback helps us to tailor your tour experience.

Share your feedback about your experience on the 2026 Outback Australia Tours, as it helps us to improve our offerings.

Thank you for choosing Spirit Safaris. We look forward to providing you with an unforgettable adventure in the Outback!

We are excited to provide you with unforgettable experiences through our 2026 Outback Australia Tours.

Richard O’Neill

Founder & Managing Director

Spirit Safaris

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LAKE EYRE FLOODS TOURS & FLIGHTS 2025

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LAKE EYRE FLOODS TOURS & FLIGHTS 2025
LAKE EYRE FLOOD WATER -TOURS & FLIGHTS – SEE IT NOW

Join A Tour Now And Experience The Lake Eyre Floods Tours & Flights 2025 Spectacular

See It Now ! + 2026 Early Bird Savings 

PLUS – EARLYBIRD RATES for 2026 Tours + New Tours & Dates

Massive Floodwaters from Queensland still have the Birdsville Track closed and have produced a rare spectacle in this remote centre of Australia – Greening the landscapes as water approach Lake Eyre via the Cooper Creek and Diamantina River and Goyder Lagoon

Cooper Creek has closed the Birdsville Track, and more recent rains have closed access to Innamincka from the south, via the Stzelecki Track. Halligan Bay and Madigan Gulf are over 2m deep.

SEE IT NOW – Don’t miss this massive flood experience !

NEW tours and flights dates added regularly – see below or best at calendar here

Lake Eyre Floods Tours & Flights 2025 

You can still Book Lake Eyre Floods Tours & Flights 2025 Spectacular Now at the calendar on this link  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake-eyre-tours-flights/

2025 TOURS SHORTLIST … 2026 also listed – SEE LATEST TOUR UPDATES AT CALENDAR HERE

2026 TOURS – Check out these tours –

MORE 2026 TOURS HERE AT EARLYBIRD RATES – BOOK NOW & SAVE – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/book/

Spirit Safaris offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore this majestic wilderness. These tours promise an intimate, personalized experience, allowing you to connect deeply with nature and your amazing country

You can see latest 2025 and 2026 tours here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/ – or

Tell us what you want here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

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Tell us your preferences here  Take the pre tour Quiz now

Thank you and Enjoy 🙂

Richard O’Neill

Founder & CEO

Spirit Safaris

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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025

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Lake Eyre Tours Flights 2025
Flood Water in Diamantina River and Goyder Lagoon flowing to Lake Eyre

Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025 lets you witness this amazing spectacle. In 2025, nature has orchestrated a breathtaking transformation in Australia’s heartland.

Download Tour & Flight Options PDF here – Lake-Eyre-Tours-Flights-from-Adelaide

Following record-breaking rains across Queensland’s Channel Country, the usually arid landscapes of Cooper Creek, Goyder Lagoon, and Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre have surged to life, creating a rare and mesmerizing spectacle. This phenomenon, occurring only a few times each century, has seen floodwaters from the Diamantina and Cooper systems converge, revitalizing the outback with a burst of desert life. (SciTech Daily, Earth Observatory, Australian Traveller)

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


Spirit Safaris’ “Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025” offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness this natural wonder. Their expertly curated tours provide both 4WD adventures and scenic flights, allowing travelers to experience the outback’s rebirth from multiple perspectives. A highlight includes a 2-hour flight over Lake Eyre, showcasing the Warburton Groove’s major inflow, the Tirari Desert, and landmarks like Elliot Price Conservation Park and Belt Bay. (Spirit Safaris, Spirit Safaris)

As the floodwaters continue their journey, they bring with them a resurgence of wildlife. Birdlife, including pelicans, swans, and banded stilts, are expected to flock to the region, taking advantage of the newly formed wetlands. The convergence of these natural events offers a fleeting window to experience the outback in a state of vibrant renewal.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-decade opportunity to immerse yourself in the outback’s dramatic transformation. Join Spirit Safaris’ “Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2025” and be part of this extraordinary journey through Australia’s rejuvenated landscapes.

FLIGHT OPTIONS

CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED FLIGHT (1 OR 2 ) WHEN BOOKING …

Option 1 –  LAKE EYRE FLIGHT 2 HOURS – to top of Lake Eyre where birds are often nesting and feeding

LAKE EYRE  FLIGHT 2 hours – Views Lake Eyre North and South, Halligan Bay, ABC Bay, Belt Bay, Silcrete Island, Warburton Groove, Cooper Creek, Warburton & Macumba River entry to Lake Eyre. Flight reaches further into Lake Eyre where birds are often nesting and feeding. This flight is the most popular.  Lake Eyre South & North + Warburton River Dingo Fence | Muloorina Station | Top Of 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. $600 PP

 Option 2 – LAKE EYRE BIRDSVILLE & COOPER CREEK FLOODS – FULL DAY WITH LUNCH

Depart Marree As above plus Lake Eyre Birdsville Goyder Lagoon & Cooper Creek Floods – Full Day With Lunch includes viewing Lake Eyre | Birdsville Hotel | Simpson Desert | Cooper Creek | Goyder Lagoon | Coongie Lakes – The best way to see Birdsville without travelling on the dirt road. This flight covers Lake Eyre North & South, the Marree Man, the Channel country, Goyder Lagoon stopping for lunch at the Birdsville Hotel.  Includes viewing Lake Eyre | Birdsville Hotel | Simpson Desert | Cooper Creek | Goyder Lagoon | Coongie Lakes –   Head back to Marree towards Innamincka, over the Diamantina, Strezlecki Desert, Coongie Lakes & Cooper Creek. Great day trip to see the magnitude and expanse of our water system.  $ 1495 PP

Option 3 – INNAMINCKA AND BIRDSVILLE DAY FLIGHT AND 2 LANDINGS

Depart William Creek for a scenic flight over Lake Eyre North including Silcrete Island and Jackboot Bay as you track towards the Cooper Creek Inlet. Enjoy views over the Cooper Creek and Birdsville track crossing and Lake Hope before landing at Innamincka. A short walk (approx 500m unless a pick up is available) to the Innamincka Hotel for a morning tea and some free time.

Return to the skies for Birdsville flying overhead Coongie Lakes, the top of Goyder Lagoon and Diamantina. Enjoy a pub lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before boarding for the return flight to William Creek. The return flight includes Big Red, Eyre Creek, Goyder Lagoon, Cliffton Hills, Simpson Desert, Kallakoopah Creek, Warburton inlet and groove and Dalhunty Island.  Includes a one hour lunch stopover at Birdsville (own expense), full commentary via headsets worn by all guests and superb window views.

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Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Floods Nappa Merrie Burke and Wills Bridge Legacy

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By Richard O’Neill – Spirit Safaris
“So hello…” I begin casually, sitting across from an old friend and mentor—John Ivering, the engineer behind one of the outback’s most iconic (yet largely unsung) infrastructure projects: the Nappa Merrie Bridge, also locally known as the Burke and Wills Bridge. John and I go way back. He was my engineering lecturer at university in the mid-1970s, and these days we often catch up over a morning swim and coffee—when I’m not out exploring the remote corners of Australia with Spirit Safaris.

The Bridge with Many Names

The bridge in question spans Cooper Creek in far southwestern Queensland, near the famous Burke and Wills Dig Tree and historic Nappa Merrie Station once owned by Sir Sidney Kidman. While we often refer to it as “John’s Bridge,” the official plaque calls it the Burke and Wills Bridge—a touch ironic, as John notes with a laugh: “Burke and Wills never had a bridge!”

The Dream and the Design

The story begins in the early 1980s when Bob Willing, an engineer and hydrology enthusiast, envisioned a route across the ever-unpredictable Cooper Creek—where water levels could shift from bone-dry to 20 kilometers wide.Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Floods Nappa Merrie Burke and Wills Bridge Legacy flood maps

“Bob was the initiator,” John explains. “He got me on board to design the bridge and together we toured the outback to persuade the shires to support the idea.”

In 1974, a major flood event provided unexpected help: NASA satellite images captured the full spread of Cooper Creek, and somehow, Bob managed to acquire over 100 of those aerial photographs. “We used a stereoscope to estimate elevation and plan a feasible route. That’s how we narrowed the site down to where the bridge now stands—where the creek is ‘only’ about 300 meters wide,” John recalls.

 

Designing a bridge in such a remote, flood-prone location demanded innovative thinking. The road to engineering standards didn’t run straight.

Built to Withstand Huge Floods

While John designed for about two meters of overtopping, recent floods may have exceeded even that.

Cooper Creek Lake Eyre Floods Nappa Merrie Burke and Wills Bridge Legacy bridge design
Bridge Design

“The standard is to build for a one-in-100-year flood,” John says. “But out there, you get floods every year. So I suggested a submersible bridge, which was unheard of at the time. It cut the cost in half.”

The bridge’s design also had to allow for strong current flow and debris impacts, like floating trees. “We offset the footings to counteract current pressure and built the deck in three continuous sections to provide redundancy if one part took damage.”

Even the handrail was a point of debate. “We had to make it stronger than standard—while still low enough to avoid catching debris and forming a dam.”

 

Not Just a Bridge — A Legacy

Over the years, John’s bridge has quietly earned international attention. He once contributed a half-page description to the International Bridge Engineers Association, who promptly asked for more: “They said, ‘That’s different. Tell us everything.’”More than a piece of infrastructure, this bridge helped reopen historic stock routes once used by Kidman and the great drovers. It connected isolated communities, made life just a little easier for people of the outback, and challenged traditional engineering norms.“It might not be the biggest,” John reflects, “but it’s the most different bridge I ever built—and I’ve built about 50.”

A Touch of History Nearby

Just down the road lies the Burke and Wills Dig Tree, a symbol of tragedy and tenacity in Australian exploration history. As John notes, “There was controversy about which tree was the real one—both had ‘DIG’ carved into them—but I saw the one with regrowth around the hole. That seemed convincing to me.”

And Still Going Strong

John fondly recalls a visit  years ago when he saw workers trying to remove a sunken approach slab with jackhammers. “I told them, ‘Just jack it up and pack it underneath.’ They were surprised and pleased. I told them, ‘Don’t worry—I designed it.’”

A Bridge for the People

“This bridge added something special to my CV,” John says. “Australia has been good to me, and it was nice to give something back. It’s a bridge that went against convention. And it worked.”

At Spirit Safaris, we’re proud to travel across John and Bob’s bridge on our outback adventures—especially when guiding guests to places like the Dig Tree, Lake Eyre, Innamincka, Birdsville and the Corner Country.

Floodwaters will recede, but stories like these—and the bridges that make them possible—stand the test of time.

Want to see it for yourself?

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the outback—along ancient stock routes and through living history. Explore our latest Lake Eyre, Corner Country and Cooper Creek Tours. –  https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake-eyre-tours-flights/

Words: Richard O’Neill, CEO – Spirit Safaris
With heartfelt thanks to John Ivering, engineer, mentor, and adventurer.

You too can see the Burke and Wills Bridge, the real Dig Tree and the amazing Lake Eyre & Cooper Creek floods – Email is for latest information here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/contact/

Or book a tour here  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia/

See the video interview at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3whjk_eEz0

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Cameron Corner and Corner Country Tours

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Cameron Corner and Corner Country tours
Cameron Corner Post

The Corner Country and Cameron Corner region in Australia is a remote yet captivating destination for adventurers. With a rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and an array of experiences, it’s the ultimate outback getaway. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights and Spirit Safaris tours to explore this extraordinary region.

Discover Cameron Corner and Corner Country

Cameron Corner is where three Australian states—Queensland, South Australia, and New South Wales—meet. This iconic spot is a key highlight of the region and serves as the gateway to the rugged beauty of the Corner Country, an area rich with history and dramatic desert landscapes. Travelers can explore ancient indigenous heritage, colonial-era landmarks, and remote natural wonders, including vast sand dunes, stony deserts, and stunning outback rivers like Cooper Creek.

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Key Highlights of Cameron Corner and Corner Country

  • Cameron Corner Post
    The main attraction of the region, Cameron Corner, is marked by a post indicating the point where three states meet. It’s an essential photo opportunity and a reminder of the remoteness of the area.
  • Burke and Wills Dig Tree
    A landmark associated with Australia’s most famous exploration expedition, this site tells the tragic tale of the Burke and Wills expedition. Visitors can reflect on the challenges early explorers faced while journeying through Australia’s harsh interior.
  • Sturt National Park
    Located in far northwestern New South Wales, Sturt National Park offers a unique landscape of rolling sand dunes, rocky outcrops, and ephemeral wetlands. The wildlife here is abundant, including red kangaroos, emus, and wedge-tailed eagles.
  • Tibooburra
    Known as the gateway to the desert, this outback town has a rich history of gold mining and exploration. It’s also a fantastic base for exploring nearby natural attractions, including the rugged hills of Sturt National Park.
  • Cooper Creek
    One of the most significant inland watercourses, Cooper Creek is a lifeline in the otherwise arid region. During rare flood years, it transforms into a thriving oasis that attracts abundant birdlife.

Spirit Safaris’ Cameron Corner Tours

Spirit Safaris offers fully accommodated tours designed to immerse travelers in the wonders of Corner Country and Cameron Corner. Here are some exciting options:

Each tour offers a blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery, making the Corner Country an ideal destination for travellers seeking an authentic outback experience.

See the All Tours calendar for latest availability of Cameron Corner Channel Country and Corner Country tours  at end of this page –

Top End Tours in Australia

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Top End Tours in Australia: Explore the Ultimate Outback Adventures

Top End Tours in AustraliaReady for an unforgettable journey with Top End Tours in Australia through Australia’s remote wilderness? Spirit Safaris offers premium, guided tours for individuals, small groups, and private charters, taking you to the heart of the Top End’s most breathtaking landscapes in 2025.

Experience the thrill of traversing Cape York and Thursday Island, and the northernmost tip of Australia, on a 4WD adventure like no other. Discover the rich heritage of the Gulf Savannah Way, (Cairns to Darwin or reverse) where rugged beauty meets historic gold-mining towns and ancient Indigenous culture. Or explore the untamed Kimberley region, following the stunning Darwin to Broome route, complete with breathtaking gorges, waterfalls, and red desert landscapes.

If you’re looking for an epic cross-country adventure, Spirit Safaris’ Adelaide to Cairns tour will take you across the Australian outback, to top dinosaur sites including Larks Quarry and Muttaburra connecting the lush tropics of Queensland to the vast plains of South Australia, showcasing some of the country’s most iconic natural wonders along the way.

With Spirit Safaris, you’ll enjoy luxury 4WD travel with expert local guides, tailored to small or private groups to ensure a personalized, in-depth experience.

Every tour is designed to immerse you in the beauty and culture of Australia’s remote regions, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Campfire Chat December 2023

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Campfire Chat December 2023

The purpose of our Campfire Chats is to connect with past and future travellers, and answer any of your questions about tours and travel, and songlines. Items discussed at the Campfire Chat December 2023 are here at links below …

  • You can save $1000 on tours of 8 or more days, by taking advantage of the EARLYBIRD SAVINGS that end December 22 (Friday). If you need extra time but still want to save that $1000 I can give you till December 29. This is available for full payment of a tour booked for 2024.
  • Prices on 2024 tours as listed here will increase after December 22.  https://www.spiritsafaris.com/new-kimberley-corner-country-simpson-desert-canning-lake-eyre-4wd-tours-for-2024/
  • Invite your friends to join you and we will pay you a referrers fee of $100 per person
  • Earn income & empower communities with Planet Partners Events   / Dance for the Trees – see info here  https://danceforthetrees.com/
  • Deep Nature Dive Webinar: Discover the transformative power of nature in our one-hour webinar designed to introduce you to the profound benefits of Nature Connection, and our Nature Within Workshops. I am also a leading-edge results coach and course creator, and I will guide you through the fundamental elements of reconnecting with the wild to unlock clarity, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose. This webinar serves as a first step towards a more centred and empowered human being (rather than a human doing).  To join, please use the Registration link here … https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-GgrTovEtdzFashqJ1UsSSuxxbe3nZw
  • The FREE Songlines Leylines and Sacred Sites webinar is linked from here – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/songlines/

Looking forward to seeing you in 2024 and

wishing you and family a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year

Please ask if any questions

Aboriginal Art Buying Tour Alice Springs to Darwin via Utopia

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Aboriginal Art Buying Tour Alice Springs to Darwin via Utopia

Aboriginal Art Buying Tour Alice Springs to Darwin via Utopia - devils marblesAboriginal Art Buying Tour Alice Springs to Darwin via Utopia Devils Marbles, Daly Waters, Katherine Gorge, 3 Utopia region Aboriginal art centres to Darwin

Details of Aboriginal Art Buying Tour Alice Springs to Darwin via Utopia

See Images and details here – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/342222/alice-springs-to-darwin-via-utopia-devils-marbles-mataranka-daly-waters-katherine-gorge-tour-5-days

Day 1 – Depart Alice Springs at 8am and travel via remote Utopia region Aboriginal art centres of Ampilatwatja (pronounced um-blood-a-watch) and Ali Curung. Here you can meet the artists and view them at work, and purchase art directly from the source. Travel on via Wycliffe Wells (UFO centre of Australia), to overnight at Wauchope at the Devils Marbles Hotel.

Day 2 – An early start to arrive at the Devils Marbles for a walk in this mystical boulder formations, and great photo opportunities. Aboriginal legend refers to stones like the Devils Marbles as the “Eggs of the Rainbow Serpent”.  Visit the Aboriginal cultural centre and art centre with more Utopia region artists working here. Later, connect with the history of Tennant Creek, including gold mining. We visit the historic Telegraph Station before overnight in Tennant Creek

Aboriginal Art Buying Tour Alice Springs to Darwin via Utopia

Day 3  – Travel via Three Ways where the road from Mt Isa and Townsville join the Stuart Highway. Here we see the John Flynn memorial (father of the Royal Flying Doctor Service). We cross the Ashburton and Whittington Ranges as we travel via the famous outback town of Renner Springs, Lake Woods & Newcastle Waters. Overnight Daly Waters Pub famous outback rest stop.

Day 4 –  Travel via Mataranka hot springs and connect with Elsie of “We of the Never Never”. Onward to Katherine, and take a 2 hour boat cruise on Katherine Gorge and view Aboriginal rock art in the gorge cruise. An optional helicopter flight to rock art higher in the gorge is also available. Katherine is the NT’s 3rd largest town, and more Aboriginal art galleries are here displaying and selling art from nearby communities.

Day 5 – Heading North, enjoy a swim and break at scenic Edith Falls. Travel via Pine Creek and check out the “Great Northern Railway” & gold mining history, then Alligator River to arrive in Darwin late afternoon for a celebration meal together.

Includes small group modern 4 wheel drive vehicles, FULLY ACCOMMODATED in motels, fees, side trips, Katherine Gorge cruise all meals.

5 Days/4 Nights – From Alice Springs to Darwin via Mataranka hot springs, Devils Marbles  – Tour Code AGD5

BOOK HERE and See Images and details here – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/342222/alice-springs-to-darwin-via-utopia-devils-marbles-mataranka-daly-waters-katherine-gorge-tour-5-days

 

Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days

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Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs tour 5 days

Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days
Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days

Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days  – Easter Tour Special via Broken Hill Coober Pedy and NSW Outback –  Small group (max. 4 per 4WD) tour to explore the Far West of NSW with  Broken Hill, Darling River from Wilcannia Menindee Lakes to Broken Hill, Flinders Ranges, Marree Lake Eyre Coober Pedy, Alice Springs

Easter Tour Special – LAKE EYRE via Broken Hill Coober Pedy and NSW Outback

 

Highlights of Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days

  • Sydney to Alice Springs via Lake Eyre, Coober Pedy and Broken Hill
  • Parkes Radio Telescope  – The Dish
  • Lake Cargellico
  • Menindee Lakes
  • Burke & Wills Campsite
  • Broken Hill – see the Desert Sculptures and dine at The Palace Hotel
  • Return optional tours or meets rail to Sydney or Adelaide
  • Flinders Ranges
  • Marree
  • Lake Eyre / Painted Hills flights options
  • Coober Pedy
  • The Breakaways 
  • Alice Springs or Uluru option

Itinerary for Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days

Day 1 – Depart Sydney for the Blue Mountains with morning tea at stunning views from Govetts Leap over the Grose Valley. Moving on via Lithgow to Bathurst and the fascinating history of the gold rush and Cobb & Co coaches. We travel via Orange to near Parkes to visit The Dish Exhibition Centre at the giant CSIRO operated radiotelescope that brought the 1st moon landing images to Earth. Back in Parkes, and less famous is the King’s Castle, Australia’s very own Elvis Presley museum created by the original yellow Wiggle Greg Page.

Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days - Lake Eyre flight

Heading west we travel beside the Indian Pacific railway route and visit Manildra, Bogan Gate and Condobolin, in extensive Murray Darling Basin wheat, grain, sheep, and cattle producing areas with a taste of the far west of NSW. Arrive for overnight at Lake Cargellico.

Day 2 – We depart for Hillston, once an important stop for the stagecoaches of Cobb and Co. then on via Ivanhoe on the Cobb Highway, part of the Kidman Way. Arriving in Menindee we visit Kinchega National Park, to view the birdlife of Menindee Lakes then to nearby Burke and Wills camp on the banks of the Darling River. It’s now a short hop to Broken Hill for dinner at the famous & delicious Mario’s Palace Hotel (full of the original murals from Priscilla Queen of the Desert fame) Overnight Broken Hill.Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days pelicans

Explore Broken Hill highlights options include The Line of Lode Lookout, a mine tour, and Miners Memorial plus Desert Sculptures or Lake Mungo or Mutawintji National Parks (optional extra day tour) for exceptional rock art rich in Aboriginal history. Please ask if wanting this option.

Day 3 – From Broken Hill we cross the NSW / SA border travelling through saltbush country, via remote outback towns of Yunta, Oodla Wirra, Cradock, and Orrooroo, and the 3 gauge steam railway town of Peterborough. From Hawker, we skirt Wilpena Pound, and the awesome mountain scenery of the  Heyson Range & Flinders Ranges. We cross the Goyder Line, view the Elder & Heyson Ranges, Wilpena Pound & Lake Torrens and visit the historic and award-winning Prairie Hotel at Parachilna with great outback art before arrival at our cosy overnight stop at Leigh Creek or Marree on some tours.  L, D

Day 4 – At Marree we check out the ancient mosque, Old Ghan railway history and Lake Eyre Yacht Club. From Marree we follow the Old Ghan Railway Line and Oodnadatta Track to William Creek. From here we can take an optional 1 hour scenic flight over Lake Eyre. (Optional extensions
at extra cost). We visit the shores of Lake Eyre South and unique Mound Springs, which are permanent water flows from the Great Artesian Basin.
We connect with the wonder of the bird and plant life revitalized by recent flooding rains. We visit a favourite spot for birds (including brolgas) and birdwatchers. we traverse the moon plains to Coober Pedy for the night with a sleep underground option.  Overnight Coober Pedy and a chance to buy opals or see some of the highlights of this unique place in Australian history and culture. . B L Dinner own purchase in local restaurant

Day 5 –  From Coober Pedy we take a break at the spectacular colourful Breakaways – Desert Mesas where Mad Max movies were made. Then our onward journey via the SA / NT Border to Alice Springs (or Uluru option is available) to arrive at your accommodation around 5 pm.(B L ).

Lake Eyre from Sydney to Alice Springs Tour 5 days Breakaways

Nex day options – Join our 5 day Aboriginal Art Centre tour to Darwin  – see https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/342222/alice-springs-to-darwin-via-utopia-devils-marbles-mataranka-daly-waters-katherine-gorge-tour-5-days

OR Explore Alice Springs or Uluru or fly home

All tours require a minimum of 2 passengers for departure. If you require a booking for 1 person please call us direct to confirm minimum numbers have been met prior to booking online.

Inclusions –

  • 4 nights Hotel Motel Accommodation – twin share or single supplement available – see booking link
  • Lake Eyre flights options
  • Genuine small group tour vehicle – usually max. 4 per 4WD Landcruisers
  • Professional Driver Guide
  • All meals as shown – 1 own purchase
  • Wild wildlife!!
  • National Parks entry fees.
  • Tour price supports Outback Kids & Nature Care projects.

BOOK HERE – https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/437411/lake-eyre-from-sydney-to-alice-springs-via-broken-hill-coober-pedy-and-nsw-outback

Or Call 0417 244 600 or 1300 763 188

 

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