Lake Eyre flights/tours for 2012
Approximately 35 trips to Lake Eyre were successfully accomplished in 2011. These 3 day tours resulted in extremely satisfied customers ( in fact 4 letters of appreciation published in the Age and Sun newspapers). We are scheduling more trips for 2012. See the table below for dates and also peruse the “testimonial” pages to see comments from our past clients.
The Lake did get fully covered. It was fed by both the Diamantina River and the Cooper Creek. The top part of Lake Eyre evaporated quite quickly however the bottom half is still quite deep ( maybe 1.5 m). The green lush vegetation gave a different perspective to the well known “red centre”.
The price for 2012 tours has not been finalised but will be approximately the same as 2011 namely $2995 pp….The 3 day charter includes all accommodation, meals, tours and gst. Drinks are extra. Single supplement for $150 is extra if available. The above price is for our Navajo or Chieftain aircraft. The turbine/pressurised Kingair is also available as an option should a group request it however the price would be approximately 30% more
The 3 day trip itinerary departs Moorabbin, fly via Broken Hill for fuel and include Innamincka for lunch. Then onto Birdsville via the Coongie Lakes for the first night. On the second day after breakfast 
a stunning low level flight down the Diamantina River, over Lake Eyre and onto Muloorina Station. Lunch at the station and weather/roads permitting a drive to the edge of Lake Eyre. Then a shorter flight after lunch to Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges. Overnight at Arkaroola with viewing of stars at the observatory and then in the morning the famous 4WD Ridge Top tour before the flight back to Moorabbin/Melbourne arriving around 6pm. Should weather cause an issue at Muloorina we will change it to either a boat ride on the Cooper Creek or a visit to Andamooka opal fields.
Depending on the demand , the below tour dates can be modified to suit the clients and in particular can be adjusted to a 2 day trip if necessary or requested.
3 day tour 2012 departure dates:…see details below
Please let us know your interest, or ask for details and pricing, by sending a holiday enquiry form.
If trips are marked “booked” this means they are full.
| Departure Date | No. Of Days |
Brief Description | Availability | |
| Saturday 10 March | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Tuesday 20 March | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Friday 6 April | 4 | Lake Eyre…Gawler Ranges,Sea lions and Lake Gairdner, Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Wednesday 18 April | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Saturday 5 May | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Thursday 10 May | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Saturday 2 June | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Saturday 9 June | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Tuesday 19 June | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| Sunday 24 June | 3 | Lake Eyre…Innamincka,Birdsville & Arkaroola | Available | |
| July | 3 | Lake Eyre…..TBA | Available | |
| August | 3 | Lake Eyre…..TBA | Available | |
| September | 3 | Lake Eyre…..TBA | Available | |
Note: the number of passengers on each Lake Eyre charter tour is variable as it will depend on the actual weights.
Please let us know whether you are interested in any of the above standard 3 day trips or would like a modified version as suggested.
The tour price would include all meals accommodation, ground tours and gst. Drinks and/or single supplements would be extra.
Obviously we can tailor the tour to suit your group if necessary.
BELOW>>>>LAKE EYRE PHOTOS 2009 by Jurgen Schmeja http://www.schmejapanos.com/
