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Latest 2015 Lake Eyre Floods Tours and Flights

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Latest 2015 Lake Eyre Floods Tours and Flights

This video shows latest 2015 Lake Eyre flood waters streaming in from heavy rains in January 2015 from the Neales, Macumba and Warburton Rivers catchment areas. These flood waters are now flowing towards Lake Eyre bringing revitalization to the desert.

Latest 2015 Lake Eyre Floods Tours and Flights are here at https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake_eyre_tours_flights

Latest 2015 Lake Eyre Floods Tours and Flights are available now.

Our Lake Eyre tours include 1 or more a spectacular flights over the inflow of water in Lake Eyre. light path is optimised on the day depending where birds and wildlife are concentrated. You will view the Birdsville Track  & Cooper Creek over Lake Eyre (north) OR extended Lake Eyre North flight with Warburton River, Warburton Groove and Tirari Desert .

Lake Eyre Flight includes viewing Cooper Creek, Warburton Groove (the major inflows), Elliot Price Conservation Park, Campbell Point, Jackboot, Halligan & Belt Bays, Lake Eyre South, major islands & landmarks.

You will Learn of the Marree Man giant sculpture. PLUS 4WD with wildlife & bird spotting to Level Post Bay & Donald Campbell Memorial at  Lake Eyre National Park on Lake Eyre shore via Muloorina Station. Alternatively, depending on where best water and wildlife viewing experiences are considered to be on the day, your guide may visit Lake Eyre South shoreline and lookout, and Oodnadatta Track highlights, such as Mound Springs (including “The Bubbler”) in the Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park and the old Afghan created palm grove of the old Ghan town of Coward Springs with great railway heritage and a chance for a swim in the hot springs.

View the latest 2015 Lake Eyre Floods Tours and Flights here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake_eyre_tours_flights

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Central Australia Tour

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Central Australia Tour

See Australia with Spirit Safaris – We travelled on a Central Australia Tour through Central Australia in 2014 with Richard and Spirit Safaris. If you want to see the outback in 4WD style, can’t go past Spirit Safaris. Kath & Ross

Latest Lake Eyre Floods Photo Tours Flights 2015

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Lake Eyre Tours Flights to Floods 2015

Latest Lake Eyre Floods Photo Tours Flights 2015

The Latest Lake Eyre Floods Photo Tours Flights 2015 from Adelaide, Sydney, Broken Hill, Melbourne or Alice Springs –   1, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 9 days – including Lake Eyre flights

This latest Lake Eyre Floods Photo shows available tours & flights and image of lake and flooding Macumba & Neales Rivers

Lake Eyre is flooding now in 2015 –  the best rains since 2010 – ASK us for a special experience for your group or friends to experience this great event

Our Lake Eyre tours include a spectacular 1 hr 30 min flight (or extend for $90 to 2.5 hrs. to fly over the Birdsville Track, the punt & Cooper Creek wetlands over Lake Eyre (north) OR extended Lake Eyre North flight with Warburton River, Warburton Groove and Tirari Desert from Marree, which includes viewing Cooper Creek, Warburton Groove (the major inflows), Elliot Price Conservation Park, Campbell Point, Jackboot, Halligan & Belt Bays, Lake Eyre South, major islands & landmarks. Learn of the Marree Man giant sculpture. PLUS 4WD with wildlife & bird spotting to Level Post Bay & Donald Campbell Memorial at  Lake Eyre National Park on Lake Eyre shore via Muloorina Station. Alternatively, depending on where best water and wildlife viewing experiences are considered to be on the day, your guide may visit Lake Eyre South shoreline and lookout, and Oodnadatta Track highlights, such as Mound Springs ( including “The Bubbler”) in the Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park and the old Afghan created palm grove of the old Ghan town of Coward Springs with great railway heritage and a chance for a swim in the hot springs. A Painted Hills flight is available on some tours if booked. All Lake Eyre tours include Flinders Ranges, Parachilna, Ochre Pits, Oodnadatta & Birdsville Tracks, flight over Lake Eyre flight.

Lake Eyre Tours & Flights to 2015 Floods

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Lake Eyre Tours & Flights to 2015 Floods

More flooding forecast for SA’s north-east as heavy rains arrive

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Flooding in Marree Photo: Marree in the state’s north-east was flooded on Friday with more rains expected today. (Submitted: Marree Hotel)
Related Story: Wet weather, flooding affecting areas across Australia
Map: Marree 5733

Widespread flooding is expected in South Australia today, with falls of up to 200 millimetres forecast in the state’s north-east.

Further flooding was forecast for the town of Marree right through to Broken Hill, with the town of Tieyon, near the Northern Territory border, already receiving about 120mm in the past 24 hours.

It was a “fairly rare” event for such heavy rain to fall in the state’s north-east, the Bureau of Meteorology’s Brett Gage said.

“But I have seen it before in the last 10 years … In the north-east pastoral district it may be only a one in 20- or 30-year event,” he said.

Marree had already received 33mm in the past 24 hours and flooding had occured.

Pilot Trevor Wright from William Creek, near Lake Eyre, said he had been preparing as best he could for the onslaught of rain.

“We’ve made sure telecommunications are alright, stocked up on food and we’ve moved our planes out of the hanger onto the aprons so that if we need to use them and it’s safe to do so, they are available,” he said.

The transport department closed a number of roads in the state’s outback due to flooding, including the Birdsville Track from Mungeranie to Marree, the Oodnadatta Track from William Creek to Marree and the Strzelecki Track from Mount Hopeless to Lyndhurst.

Heavy rainfall was also forecast for the town of Renmark in the state’s Riverland.

Clare in the mid-north received 42mm in the past 24 hours, Wilmington near Port Augusta, received 41mm, while Mindarie in the Murray Mallee received 38mm. Arkaroola in the Northern Flinders Ranges received 92mm.

Rain falls at Samspon Flat Photo: Water flows after rainfall at the Sampson Flat bushfire ground. (ABC News: Tom Fedorowytsch)

Local pilot Doug Sprigg said the rain had been welcomed to drought-affected areas.

“Our waterholes in the major Arkaroola creek have receded to a fair extent and it would be really lovely to get those cleaned out,” he said.

“The animals are already loving the rain that we’re getting at the moment. We’re being met by yellow-footed rock wallabies when we walk out the door even, so they’re very, very active and loving it.”

Towns in the Adelaide Hills recorded rainfall of between 10 to 24mm.

Gorge Road, which was closed during the Sampson Flat bushfire that started on Friday last week, will remain shut over the weekend because of the potential for rock falls in the slippery conditions.

Country Fire Service (CFS) deputy chief officer Andrew Lawson said too much rain could affect water supplies.

Several hundred hay bales had been placed around Millbrook Reservoir to stop erosion washing too much ash and other dirt into the water.

Despite heavy rainfall forecasts, the SES said it responded to just 13 callouts overnight, mostly for trees that had fallen down in metropolitan areas.

Adelaide Airport received just six millimetres in the past 24 hours with the city forecast to receive another two to six millimetres today.

Original Article and More Pictures thanks to ABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-10/more-flooding-forecast-for-sa-as-heavy-rains-arrive/6010110

See Details of Lake Eyre Tours & Flights – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/lake_eyre_tours_flights

Australian Outback Tours 2015

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Australian Outback Tours 2015

Australian Outback Tours 2015 are now listed on the website at www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia    …

Tours are summarized at the Book Tours link. If you don’t see what you are looking for, PLEASE ASK.

Prices may increase for 2015 so get in early and ensure your preferred dates are not booked out.

$1000 can be SAVED for Earlybird Bookings

New Tours & Dates in 2015 – take a peek…
• Cape York, Thursday Island & Quinkan rock art – www.spiritsafaris.com/cape-york-thursday-island-daintree-rock-art-cairns-tour

• Cape Leveque from Broome https://www.spiritsafaris.com/cape-leveque-tours

• Karijini National Park & Pilbara www.spiritsafaris.com/karijini-pilbara-tours
• Canning Stock Route Tours – see www.spiritsafaris.com/canning-stock-route-tours
• Lost City & Gulf Savannah Tours – www.spiritsafaris.com/gulf-savannah-tours

• Simpson Desert Tours & Tag Alongs – www.spiritsafaris.com/simpson-desert-tours
• Rock Art Kimberley – see here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/kimberley-rock-art-tour-mitchell-falls-bungles-el-questro

• Kimberley – 5, 7,8,9,10-14 day tours Summary here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/kimberley_kakadu_tours

or see All Tours – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/outback-tours-australia

Plus Nullarbor Whales Watch, West Australian Wildflowers & Central Deserts Artists … tours info to come or PLEASE ASK…

• 1 day Rainbow Valley & Chambers Pillar Tour – This special and rare opportunity is a small group 4WD tour that visits Rainbow Valley (Aboriginal name “Wurre”) & Chambers Pillar (Aboriginal name ‘Idracowra’ ) plus Ewaninga Aboriginal rock art, Maryvale Cattle Station and store for “Titjikala” Aboriginal community artworks. The 4 wheel drive tour travels through Simpson Desert sandhills, and rugged remote mountain ranges.

OR For a relaxing weekend out of Sydney or that Concert Accommodation …

Please call if you have any questions or wish to book on 1300 763 188

Hope to see you soon

Thank you and stay tuned,
Richard
Spirit Safaris

Darling River Run Sydney to Broken Hill Tours

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3 Day Darling River Run Tours 

Sydney to Broken Hill tours

Sydney to Broken Hill Tours
Sydney to Broken Hill Tours

Darling River Run Tours 3 days Departs Sydney to Broken Hill

Darling River Run Sydney to Broken Hill Tours is Reverse of this itinerary …

via Nyngan, Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, White Cliffs, Menindee Lakes, Broken Hill.  Travel down the mighty Darling River from Bourke to Wilcannia & Bourke & Wills camp at Menindee Lakes then Broken Hill, with a visit to White Cliffs opals fields & miners stores. Join this small group 4WD tour from Sydney (or reverse from Broken Hill or Adelaide to Sydney) via the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Dubbo (the Hub of the West), Narromine (soaring capital of Aust.) and Nyngan (1990 flood town) to overnight in Bourke (with paddle boat cruise).

Next day enjoy Gundabooka National Park (scenic walks & Aboriginal rock art), and travel the banks of Australia’s longest, the Darling River to Wilcannia and White Cliffs opal fields, then on to Menindee Lakes wetlands birds areas Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or continue to Lake Eyre or Cameron Corner Country & Tibooburra.  From Sydney to Broken Hill or Adelaide options.

This tour meets optional tours to Lake Eyre, Innaminka, Dig Tree, Corner Country –  All tours require a minimum of 2 passengers for departure.  Should you require a booking for 1 person please call us direct to confirm minimum numbers have been met prior to booking online. Departs on demand/request.

Cost including all meals, fees, bedding – Comfy camping $ 1,480 or upgrade to 2 nights accommodated total is $1680 per person twin share.

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IUCN World Parks Congress Tours

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IUCN World Parks Congress Tours

IUCN World Parks Congress Delegates  – Welcome to Sydney

“When I’m on a high mountain, looking out over the country, my unggur (life force) flows out from inside my body, and I fall open with happiness.” – David Mowaljarlai – Ngarinyin Aboriginal Elder

Our tours and programs have been leaders in the field of Nature Re-Creation & Conservation – Check us out, or Book a Nature Quest 1 day Journey and maximise your potential and effectiveness.

 

Sydney & NSW Wilderness & Outback Tours

Wild Kangaroos on Hunter Valley Tour
Wild Kangaroos on Hunter Valley Tour

***** World Parks Congress Delegates  Welcome to Sydney NSW from our Hunter Valley retreat & wild kangaroo committee

Delegates Enjoy 10 % off all our tours till 31 December. BOOK NOW or Call 0417244600 – Enjoy !

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Get up close & personal to wild Aussie wildlife and share some of our secret bush retreats when you join our tours …

Three Sisters Blue Mountains Australia
Three Sisters Blue Mountains Australia

Outback NSW Tours

–  See these Special Offers on Tours

Delegates Enjoy 10 % off all our tours till 31 December. BOOK NOW or Call 0417244600 – Enjoy !

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Hunter Valley Concert Accommodation Tour

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Hunter Valley Concert Accommodation Tour

Hunter Valley Concert Accommodation Tours from Sydney, Newcastle or Hunter Valley

Private 2 or 3 day (1 or 2 nights) Hunter Valley Concert Accommodation Tour for Rolling Stones, Jimmy Barnes, Sting, Paul Simon, Eagles, Rod Stewart, Jazz in the Vines or your private function. Options available for wine tasting, wine country, wild life tours, 4WD exploring. Accommodation at Hunter Valley Wildlife & Kangaroo Retreat.

BOOK NOW

See details – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/2-day-hunter-valley-wine-wildlife-tours

Wildlife at our Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wild Kangaroo Retreat – and in the vineyards

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Darling River Run Tours Broken Hill to Sydney Tours

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3 Day Darling River Run Tours 

Next departures November 2-5 & Nov 6 – 9 Broken Hill to Sydney tours

outback-nsw-tours-tilpa-pubDarling River Run Tours 3 days Departs Broken Hill to Sydney or Sydney to Broken Hill via Nyngan, Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, White Cliffs, Menindee Lakes, Broken Hill.  Travel down the mighty Darling River from Bourke to Wilcannia & Bourke & Wills camp at Menindee Lakes then Broken Hill, with a visit to White Cliffs opals fields & miners stores. Join this small group 4WD tour from Sydney (or reverse from Broken Hill or Adelaide to Sydney) via the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Dubbo (the Hub of the West), Narromine (soaring capital of Aust.) and Nyngan (1990 flood town) to overnight in Bourke (with paddle boat cruise). Next day enjoy Gundabooka National Park (scenic walks & Aboriginal rock art), and travel the banks of Australia’s longest, the Darling River to Wilcannia and White Cliffs opal fields, then on to Menindee lakes wetlands birds areas Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or continue to Lake Eyre or Cameron Corner Country & Tibooburra.  From Sydney to Broken Hill or Adelaide options. This tour meets optional tours to Lake Eyre, Innaminka, Dig Tree, Corner Country) All tours require a minimum of 2 passengers for departure.  Should you require a booking for 1 person please call us direct to confirm minimum numbers have been met prior to booking online. Departs on demand/request. Cost including all meals, fees, bedding – Comfy camping $ 1,480 or upgrade to 2 nights accommodated total is $1680 per person twin share.

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MacDonnell Ranges Tours from Uluru

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MacDonnell Ranges Tours from Uluru

MacDonnell Ranges Tours from Uluru

Small private group tour in Landcruiser 100 GXL 4WD – Uluru to Alice Springs Kings Canyon MacDonnell Ranges Tours from Uluru

October 21-23 – 3 day Uluru / Ayers Rock to Alice Springs & MacDonnell Ranges Tours via Kings Canyon  with Kings Canyon walk, Depart Uluru / Yulara resort 9am for 1 night Kings Canyon, Mereenie Loop Track via Gosse Bluff meteorite crater, Western MacDonnell Ranges with 2nd night at Glen Helen gorge, then Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Hermannsburg & Palm Valley, Simpsons Gap.  Incl all fees, meals. Ends Alice Springs 3rd evening – Tour Code MUA3  – $1450 comfy camping or accommodation  upgrades available – please ASK  Book Tour

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