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Latest Channel Country and Lake Eyre Tours and Flights

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Three cyclones were active over Australia a few weeks ago and this was after a fourth cyclone that occurred earlier this summer. These have had a big impact so here is the News an the Latest Channel Country and Lake Eyre Tours and Flights.

This has brought huge amounts of rain to the Lake Eyre catchment and still there are flood waters moving down and some roads are still closed. Borroloola in the Gulf country probably got hit the hardest with the Macarthur River peaking at 18 meters whereas 16 meters was the previous record.

See the Latest Channel Country and Lake Eyre Tours and Flights available here

The Macarthur River gold mine helped out with reconnecting telephones and other logistics support in the community. The worst affected area was probably at King Ash Bay which is low level and right on the river bank with a number of insubstantial dwellings. A lovely spot to visit  in the right conditions.

Lake Eyre is currently receiving water flowing down from Diamantina River and the Goyder Lagoon and into the lake via the Warburton Groove. You can see some photos of this thanks to Arid Air and Wrights Air – below …

The bird life is enjoying it as well as the fish that usually dwell in the dry river beds are being washed out and washed down the river into Lake Eyre 

Goyder Lagoon + Latest Channel Country and Lake Eyre Tours and Flights
Goyder Lagoon

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it’s a rare treat to see a flooding like this

You can see the spectacular greenery on the flight from our 8 day tour which includes Birdsville and Burke and Wills Dig Tree or view the Lake from the air with the birds as the water flows down the Warburton Groove which is the main inflow channel for this particular flood.

You can join tours that are visiting Innamincka and the Cooper Creek – these include the 8-day Corner and Channel Country tour or  the 4 day Cameron Corner & Dig Tree tour from Broken Hill

Check out the website links and please feel free to ask any questions

Latest Channel Country and Lake Eyre Tours and Flights are here

There’s more  …. Cameron Corner Dig Tree Dinosaurs Macquarie Marshes Menindee Broken Hill Silo Art Tibooburra Innamincka Bourke NSW Outback Tour 10 days – Departs September 30 https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/548607/cameron-corner-dig-tree-dinosaurs-macquarie-marshes-menindee-broken-hill-silo-art-tibooburra-innamincka-bourke-nsw-outback-tour-10-days

Karijini Karratha Pilbara & Marble Bar Tour – 2 seats available July 21 

See  – https://www.spiritsafaris.com/Pilbara-Karratha-Karijini-Tours/

Gulf Savannah Way – Cairns to Darwin 8 days – 2 seats available May 14 

See  https://www.spiritsafaris.com/gulf-savannah-tours/

If you’re interested in the spectacular silo art trail we have a couple of tour options coming up very soon from Sydney to Adelaide or from Adelaide or Broken Hill to Sydney you can see details of these on the website – see the links below or more here https://www.spiritsafaris.com/silo-art-trail-toursfrom-sydney-broken-hill-or-adelaide/

Lake Eyre tours and flight options for early 2024…

Outback NSW Lake Eyre Innamincka Arkaroola …

Cape York and Gulf Savannah Way .. Undara Lava Tubes, Adels Grove, Lawn Hill, Gulf cruise, Thursday Island

May 23rd – Kimberley & Karijini Tours commence from Darwin and Broome – see calendar here 

Canning Stock Route from Alice Springs & Broome

Cameron Corner Dig Tree Dinosaurs Macquarie Marshes Menindee Broken Hill Silo Art

  • Sept 7 – 10  – Cameron Corner Country Tour from Broken Hill to Broken Hill 4 days – See Details Here
  • September 30 – October 9 – from Sydney – Cameron Corner Dig Tree Dinosaurs Macquarie Marshes Menindee Broken Hill Silo Art Tibooburra Innamincka Bourke NSW Outback Tour 10 days – learn more about and travel the songlines on this fascinating journey – See Details Here

Lake Eyre Tours and Flights with Wilpena Pound

And – Cameron Corner Dig Tree Dinosaurs Macquarie Marshes Menindee Broken Hill Silo Art Tibooburra Innamincka Bourke NSW Outback Tour 10 days – Departs September 30 https://spiritsafaris.rezdy.com/548607/cameron-corner-dig-tree-dinosaurs-macquarie-marshes-menindee-broken-hill-silo-art-tibooburra-innamincka-bourke-nsw-outback-tour-10-days

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You can book at these above links.

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Lake Eyre Tours in 2024

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Lake Eyre Tours in 2024Embarking on Lake Eyre Tours in 2024 with Spirit Safari in the heart of Australia is a journey unlike any other, especially in the wake of cyclone Kirrily creating huge 2024 floods. Tours are available as 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 days.

This rare phenomenon has transformed the desert landscape into an oasis, creating a spectacle that captures the essence of nature’s unpredictable beauty.

Our Lake Eyre tours in 2024, during this extraordinary time, offer a unique opportunity to witness the transformation of the largest inland lake in Australia into a temporary haven for wildlife, a mirror to the sky, and a canvas of natural art.

< Photo Shows Flood waters are now passing by Birdsville in Western Queensland that will fill Goyder Lagoon.

Water will to leave Goyder Lagoon down the Warburton River and enter Lake Eyre via the Warburton Groove. The fish, birds, and vegetation follow this flow of water and Lake Eyre will be filling from late March through April, May,  June, and maybe more depending on absorption rates of the land and evaporation rates during these months.

Book NOW to see and this amazing spectacle – see dates and options on calendar below VV

Your Journey Begins with Lake Eyre Tours in 2024

Our adventure starts in Adelaide (or some tours from Broken Hill), where we set off on a journey that promises not only to explore the physical landscapes but also to traverse through the rich tapestry of Australian history, culture, and the indomitable spirit of the Outback. The road to Lake Eyre is an experience in itself, winding through quaint towns, vast open plains, and rugged natural terrain, offering glimpses of the diverse ecosystems that call South Australia home.

The Transformation of Lake Eyre

Upon seeing Lake Eyre, the impact of the 2024 floods will be immediately apparent. The lake, often a vast expanse of shimmering salt crystals, becomes a vibrant body of water, attracting life in forms and numbers that are truly a spectacle. The floods create an ecosystem that supports a plethora of birdlife, including pelicans, silver gulls, and the Banded Stilt, which thrives in these saline conditions. The sight of these birds, against the backdrop of the lake’s vast waters, is a photographer’s dream and a nature lover’s paradise.

Experiencing the Magic

Spirit Safaris’ Lake Eyre tours in 2024 are designed to offer an immersive experience, allowing travelers to not only see the lake from the edge but to truly engage with this temporary marvel. Options include scenic flights that provide a bird’s eye view of the lake’s expansive waters, reflecting the sky and creating a surreal landscape where the horizon blurs the line between water and air.

On the ground, we explore the fascinating history of the Oodnadatta Track, and at various locations enjoy guided walks for bird spotting, incluing along the shores of Lake Eyre south to reveal the intricate patterns of salt crystals, the textures of the mudflats, and the stories they hold. Night time brings a whole new dimension to the experience, with the clear Outback skies offering some of the best stargazing opportunities in the world. The silence of the desert, combined with the vastness of the night sky, makes for an unforgettable experience.

Cultural Insights and Historical Context

Our tours also delve into the rich cultural tapestry of the Lake Eyre region, exploring the significance of this place to the indigenous Arabana people, who have called this land home for thousands of years. Their stories and traditions offer a profound perspective on the lake and its place in the Australian landscape.

Historically, Lake Eyre has been a site of fascination and mystery, with early explorers drawn to its vastness and the elusive promise of water in the desert. The 2024 floods are a reminder of the lake’s capacity for transformation, a phenomenon that has occurred only a handful of times over the past century, making this year’s tours a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Sustainable Travel and Conservation

As a responsible travel operator, Spirit Safaris is deeply committed to the conservation of Lake Eyre and its surrounds. Our tours are designed to minimize impact, ensuring that we leave no trace and that the beauty of the lake and its temporary ecosystem can be preserved for future generations to witness.

Join Us

Join us on one of these Lake Eyre tours in 2024, to witness the miraculous transformation brought about by the 2024 floods. It’s an opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, the resilience of the desert, and the enduring spirit of the Australian Outback.

Our Lake Eyre tours offer not just a trip, but a journey into the heart of Australia’s natural wonders, a chance to see the world in a new light, and to carry the story of Lake Eyre with you, long after you’ve returned home.

Lake Eyre Tours in 2024 are all accommodated with ensuites in local hotels or cabins

FLIGHT OPTIONS INCLUDES SPECTACULAR  2+ hour flight over Lake Eyre FLOODS & CHANNEL COUNTRY, + EXTENDED FLIGHT OPTION FOR BIRDSVILLE LUNCH, SIMPSON DESERT, CHANNEL COUNTRY, GOYDER LAGOON FLIGHT  + PAINTED HILLS * – See details at extras when booking 

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

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Lake Eyre Tours Flights March April May 2016

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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights in March April May 2016

Here are the latest Lake Eyre Tours and Flights in March April May 2016 with places available – Tours book up quickly so please BOOK EARLY …

Fantastic NEW RAINS THIS WEEK over Lake Eyre and catchment means spectacular sights for next 2 or more months

Adelaide to Adelaide –

• 3 day Lake Eyre tours from Adelaide via Marree – March 25-27, April 1-3, April 15-17, April 22-24, April 23-25, April 29-May 1, May 5-8
• 4 day Lake Eyre tours via Marree, William Creek & Coober Pedy – March 17-20, March 21-24, March 28-April 2, April 9-12, April 18-21, April 25-28, May 1-4
• 4 day Lake Eyre tour via Wilpena Pound, Marree – May 1-4

Uluru / Ayers Rock (or Alice Springs) to Lake Eyre to Adelaide –

• March 27-30 – Overnight Arckaringa / Painted Hills then Oodnadatta, William Creek, Lake Eyre (3 locations + 2 hour flight), Marree, Farina, Leigh Creek, Flinders Ranges, Clare Valley, Adelaide. Itinerary same as 4 day tour after William Creek, then Marree, Adelaide.

Book NOW –  Call 1300763 188 or 0417 244600 email or info@spiritsafaris.com

Lake Eyre Tours Flights 2016

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Lake Eyre Tours Flights 2016

Lake Eyre Tours Flights 2016 are listed below

Our Lake Eyre Tours Flights 2016 sees new formats for our popular 3 and 4 day tours to maximise Lake & bird viewing where the water is this season to include a 2hour Lake Eyre flight. Tour details are at links below and may change as season progresses and birds move about.

Our 4 day tour allows for time at ABC Bay and Halligan Bay on west side of lake, but this access route is not open by SA parks till March 15. For a 4 day tour earlier than March 15 we have other exciting options as this current flood flows, and visiting active lake areas and waterholes. The 4 day tour is always good value as we have more time to explore the latest waterholes and bird hangouts. The 3 day tour gets you up to the floodwaters and on the lake shore with bird spotting on the flooded areas of the Oodnadatta Track.

Tours are in February through till April / May – maybe longer depending on water flows.

We currently have the following dates available for 3 day tour – February 12-14, Feb 19-21, March 12-14 – other dates are available – generally departing Fridays for 3 day tours & Mondays for 4 day tours

NEXT TOURS – BOOK NOW

  • February 4-9 – Aboriginal Art Centres tour – From Alice Springs to Simpson Gap plus local art galleries. Travel to Warlukurlangu arts at Yuendumu,. Wirmbrandt Gallery, Papunya & Haasts Bluff art centres then Glen Helen. Visit Ochre Pits, walks & swimming at Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek, travel via Mereenie Loop, Gosse Bluff, and Kings Canyon (1 hour gorge walk) to Uluru for sunset viewing, sunrise (optional) at Uluru, visit Cultural Centre and Malaku arts at Uluru, waterhole walk at Uluru, Kata Tjuta option. 5 nights 6 days.  – ask for details

LAKE EYRE TOURS & FLIGHTS 2016 – 3, 4, 5 & 6 Day tours depart on demand – please ask

  • February 12-14 – 3 day Lake Eyre Tours & Flight – Includes 2 hour flight over Lake Eyre, lake shore by 4WD & walk, wetlands birds, see the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse Outback Mailman from “Back of Beyond” truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree 2 nights, Leigh Creek, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges. 3 days/2 nights Tour Code LEA3 with all meals & fully accommodated is $2,495. Single Supplement $150  Book NOW
  • February 19-21 – 3 day Lake Eyre Tours & Flight – Includes 2 hour flight over Lake Eyre, lake shore by 4WD & walk, wetlands birds, see the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse Outback Mailman from “Back of Beyond” truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree 2 nights, Leigh Creek, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges. 3 days/2 nights Tour Code LEA3 with all meals & fully accommodated is $2,495. Single Supplement $150  Book NOW
  • February 15-18 – 4 day Lake Eyre Tours Flights via Coober Pedy William Creek from Adelaide to Adelaide – 4 days / 3 night Tour including Lake Eyre flight, all meals, luxury 4WD transport, 2 Hour Flight over Lake Eyre water inflow and Warburton Groove, lake shore visit and walks at Lake Eyre South, Birdwatching and lake shore drives by 4WD, Wetlands birds area walk. Follow the Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka railway sidings plus much more. Cost for all fees, flight, meals, except 1 at restaurant for Comfy Camping is $2699 or upgrade to motel style accommodation – 3 nights hotel upgrade add $300 ie $2,999. Single Supplement $200 Tour Code LCW4  Book NOW
  • February 22-26 – 5 Day Lake Eyre Tours & Flights via Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta Track & Wilpena Pound – includes a Top of Lake Eyre 2 hour flight to view numbers of water birds and water inflows on the Warburton River inlet to the Warburton Groove. Overnight at Wilpena Pound, travel through Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, the Oodnadatta Track, Coober Pedy PLUS option to visit Oodnadatta township and The Painted Desert. What a treat in small group luxury 4WD vehicles.
  • February 29 – March 3 – 4 day Lake Eyre Tours Flights via Coober Pedy William Creek from Adelaide to Adelaide – 4 days / 3 night Tour including Lake Eyre flight, all meals, luxury 4WD transport, 2 Hour Flight over Lake Eyre water inflow and Warburton Groove, lake shore visit and walks at Lake Eyre South, Birdwatching and lake shore drives by 4WD, Wetlands birds area walk. Follow the Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka railway sidings plus much more. Cost for all fees, flight, meals, except 1 at restaurant for Comfy Camping is $2699 or upgrade to motel style accommodation – 3 nights hotel upgrade add $300 ie $2,999. Single Supplement $200 Tour Code LCW4  Book NOW
  • March 4 – 7 – 4 day Lake Eyre Tours Flights via Coober Pedy William Creek from Adelaide to Adelaide – 4 days / 3 night Tour including Lake Eyre flight, all meals, luxury 4WD transport, 2 Hour Flight over Lake Eyre water inflow and Warburton Groove, lake shore visit and walks at Lake Eyre South, Birdwatching and lake shore drives by 4WD, Wetlands birds area walk. Follow the Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka railway sidings plus much more. Cost for all fees, flight, meals, except 1 at restaurant for Comfy Camping is $2699 or upgrade to motel style accommodation – 3 nights hotel upgrade add $300 ie $2,999. Single Supplement $200 Tour Code LCW4  Book NOW
  • March 15-20 – Arkaroola Wilpena Flinders Ranges Lake Eyre Tours – 6 days/5 nights tour – includes 4WD to Lake shore walk, wetlands walk birds area, spectacular Arkaroola walks and Ridge Top Tour (optional), spot endangered rock wallabies as we drive through Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, incredible rock art at Sacred Canyon & Chambers Gorge. Experience the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse “Outback Mailman” from “Back of Beyond” mail truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Wilpena Pound walk & optional Wilpena flight.
  • March 17 – 20 – 4 day Lake Eyre Tours Flights via Coober Pedy William Creek from Adelaide to Adelaide – 4 days / 3 night Tour including Lake Eyre flight, all meals, luxury 4WD transport, 2 Hour Flight over Lake Eyre water inflow and Warburton Groove, lake shore visit and walks at Lake Eyre South, Birdwatching and lake shore drives by 4WD, Wetlands birds area walk. Follow the Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka railway sidings plus much more. Cost for all fees, flight, meals, except 1 at restaurant for Comfy Camping is $2699 or upgrade to motel style accommodation – 3 nights hotel upgrade add $300 ie $2,999. Single Supplement $200 Tour Code LCW4  Book NOW
  • March 21-23 – Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley & Mudgee wine – Sydney to Outback NSW includes 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 1495 pp includes GST.
  • March 26-28 – Lake Eyre from Uluru or Alice Springs to Adelaide via Cooper Pedy, Oodnadatta Track & Lake Eyre – Includes 2 hour flight over Lake Eyre, travel the Oodnadatta Track, following the Old Ghan railway & Overland Telegraph Line, visit Marree, Coober Pedy (sleep underground), William Creek, Coward Springs, Leigh Creek, Copley – 3 days/ 2 nights. Luxury 4WD transport, fully accommodated for 2 nights, all fees, meals except 1 at restaurant. Tour Code ESA3.
  • March 27 -29 – Lake Eyre from Uluru or Alice Springs to Adelaide via Cooper Pedy, Oodnadatta Track & Lake Eyre – Includes 2 hour flight over Lake Eyre, travel the Oodnadatta Track, following the Old Ghan railway & Overland Telegraph Line, visit Marree, Coober Pedy (sleep underground), William Creek, Coward Springs, Leigh Creek, Copley – 3 days/ 2 nights. Luxury 4WD transport, fully accommodated for 2 nights, all fees, meals except 1 at restaurant. Tour Code ESA3.
  • March 29-31 – Lake Eyre from Uluru or Alice Springs to Adelaide via Cooper Pedy, Oodnadatta Track & Lake Eyre – Includes 2 hour flight over Lake Eyre, travel the Oodnadatta Track, following the Old Ghan railway & Overland Telegraph Line, visit Marree, Coober Pedy (sleep underground), William Creek, Coward Springs, Leigh Creek, Copley – 3 days/ 2 nights. Luxury 4WD transport, fully accommodated for 2 nights, all fees, meals except 1 at restaurant. Tour Code ESA3.

More Tours & Dates available in April May and beyond – please ask

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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2016

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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights 2016 shows latest satellite image of Lake Eyre floods and latest news of the region. Join us on a great Adventure discovering these new re-vitalized eco systems on a personal and private luxury small group 4WD adventure to Lake Eyre and surrounds. 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 9 day Lake Eyre tours available

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New 2015 Lake Eyre Tours Flights

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Lake Eyre Tours Flights to Floods 2015

New 2015 Lake Eyre Tours Flights

New 2015 Lake Eyre Tours Flights from Adelaide, Sydney, Broken Hill, Melbourne or Alice Springs –   1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 9 days

Lake Eyre is flooding now in 2015 –  the best rains since 2011 – ASK us for a special experience for your group or friends to experience this great event

These New 2015 Lake Eyre Tours Flights are available now – Book early for this amazing experience  –

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 •   3 Day Lake Eyre Tour & Flight  from Adelaide or Broken Hill

 •   4 Day Lake Eyre Tours & Flight via Coober Pedy & William Creek NEW in 2015

 •   4 Day Lake Eyre Tour & Flight via Marree & Wilpena Pound

 •   5 Day Lake Eyre Tour & Flight via Coober Pedy & Wilpena Pound

 •   6 Day Lake Eyre Tour & Flight with Arkaroola & Wilpena Pound

Discover the magic of Lake Eyre in flood in 2015 with a scenic flight over the main water inflow and travel in genuine small group luxury 4WDs to 3 lake shore locations for best bird watching and wildflower viewing.
Tours Include –

  • 2 Hour Flight over Lake Eyre plus water inflow and Warburton Groove
  • Fly over Simpson Desert wildflowers, Neales, Macumba & Warburton Rivers
  • 3 lake shore visits and walks at ABC Bay, Belt Bay & Lake Eyre South (4 day tour)
  • Birdwatching and Lake Shore drives by 4WD
  • Wetlands birds area guided nature walks
  • Wildflower viewing
  • Follow the  Old Ghan Railway Track and visit historic Coward Springs & Curdimurka railway sidings plus much more
  • View  Tom Kruse “Outback Mailman” from “Back of Beyond” mail truck & history
  • Lake Eyre Yacht Club & Marree museum
  • PLUS Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne  Book NOW

Departure Dates

3 Day Lake Eyre tour via Marree

February 13, 17, 20, 24, 27.  March 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31   April 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28  May 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29  Book NOW

4 Day Lake Eyre tour via Coober Pedy & William Creek – best Lake shore & birds access

February 13, 18, 20, 24, 27.  March 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 April 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28  May 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29   Book NOW

6 days – Arkaroola Wilpena Flinders Ranges Lake Eyre Tours

March 22-27,  April 7, 11, 22 &  27,  May 6, 10, 16 & 23 September 12-19  + September  20-27, October 18-25, 2015  Book NOW

 

CALL NOW for details 1300 763 188 or 0417 244 600 or to Book NOW 

Latest 2015 Lake Eyre Floods Tours and Flights

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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.

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Latest Lake Eyre Floods Photo Tours Flights 2015

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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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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

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EASTER ANZAC DAY TOURS

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EASTER ANZAC DAY TOURS

New Easter & Anzac Holidays tours from Sydney, Broken Hill & Adelaide include the now green Darling River Run,  Cameron Corner Country, Lake Mungo tours, and Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Arkaroola – what a treat – check em out and please ask if any questions. See the new green outback with these Easter Anzac Day Tours

Easter Arkaroola Tour
Easter Arkaroola Tour
  • April 14-17 –  Darling River Run 4 days – Sydney to Broken Hill – Departs Sydney to Nyngan, Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, White Cliffs, Broken Hill. Travel down the mighty Darling River from Bourke to Wilcannia then Broken Hill, with a visit to White Cliffs opals fields & miners stores.
  • April 18-21 – NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country 4WD Tour via Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka – Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the Dig Tree) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders. 4 days from & return to Broken Hill (or Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne by rail, fly or coach)
  • April 15-17  – From Sydney – Macquarie Marshes, Menindee Lakes & Broken Hill – 3 days to Explore Outback NSW Rivers and Wetlands after rejuvenation floods. Explore Macquarie Marshes NP, before Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes and 1 or 2 nights in Broken Hill. Return by train or plane, or Cameron’s Corner Country tour optionally continue with us to Lake Eyre. Connection options to Sydney, Broken Hill or Melbourne.
  • April 22-25 – NSW / QLD Cameron Corner Country 4WD Tour via Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Cameron Corner, Moomba, Innamincka – Explore in the footsteps of Burke & Wills (visit the Dig Tree) this remote and fascinating area around the junction of the NSW, QLD & SA borders. 4 days from & return to Broken Hill (or Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne by rail, fly or coach)
  • April 26-27 – Darling River Run & Mungo National Park – Broken Hill to Adelaide via Menindee Lakes, Darling River to Mungo National Park (overnight), Adelaide — Please ask
  • April 28-30 –  Lake Eyre Tours & Flights from Adelaide return to Adelaide– 3 days/2 nights – Includes Lake Eyre flight , lake shore visit by 4WD, wetlands birds area walk & lunch, see the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse Outback Mailman from “Back of Beyond” truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Farina ghost town, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges.
  • April 18-23 or April 21-23 –  Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour – Sydney (Or Adelaide) to Alice Springs –Relive the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Tour on the journey from Sydney to Alice Springs via the film highlights – 6 day tour – Join this small group 4WD tour from Sydney (or Adelaide 3 days) via the Blue Mountains, Bathurst, Mudgee wine country, Dubbo (the Hub of the West), Narromine (soaring capital of Aust.) and Nyngan (1990 flood town), Enjoy a licious dinner at the famous Palace Hotel. Then Visit Lake Eyre & Coober Pedy via Oodnadatta Track – via Flinders Ranges, Marree, Lake Eyre National Park, lake shore walk, Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs, Old Ghan Railway towns & history, William Creek, Coober Pedy (opal mine visit & sleep underground). From Adelaide (or Broken Hill option) to Alice Springs. 3 days/2 nights from Adelaide or 6 days from Sydney
  • April 28 – May 3 – Wilpena Pound, Chambers Gorge, Arkaroola & Lake Eyre Tours & Flights from Adelaide or Wilpena Pound – 6 days/5 nights tour – includes 4WD to Lake shore walk, wetlands walk birds area, spectacular Arkaroola walks or Ridge Top Tour (optional), spot endangered rock wallabies as we drive through Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, incredible rock art at Sacred Canyon & Chambers Gorge, the latter with local Aboriginal custodian. We also experience the Old Ghan Railway, Tom Kruse “Outback Mailman” from “Back of Beyond” mail truck & history, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, Marree, Leigh Creek, Copley, Lake Eyre National Park, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Wilpena Pound walk & optional Wilpena flight. Overnights Marree 2, Arkaroola 2, Wilpena 1. Cost including all meals, 1.5 hr Lake Eyre flight & accommodation in hotel / motel / chalet is $2995 from Adelaide or Broken Hill option.
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