3 DAY LAKE EYRE DISCOVERY TOUR BY AIR

Region: Broken Hill
State: NSW

AUD $3,890.00

Double

Duration: 

3days
Lake Eyre has only filled to capacity only four times in the past 200 years. Even when water flows in to part-fill the lake via great inland rivers or when heavy local rain is sufficient to cover the lake, the spectacle is breathtaking.

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A Rare Natural Wonder Returns


Witness one of Australia’s most extraordinary natural events from the sky and on the ground. The Lake Eyre Discovery Tour by Overland Adventures is a premium, small-group outback experience combining scenic flights, iconic landscapes, and authentic outback hospitality. With Lake Eyre expected to come alive in 2026, this is a rare opportunity to experience the vast inland sea, dramatic desert landscapes, and legendary outback towns — all in one seamless, curated journey.

Tour Highlights

  • Scenic flight over Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda)

  • Aerial views of the Strzelecki Desert and Lake Frome

  • A beautiful award-winning 2-course chef prepared dinner in Broken Hill

  • Fly over the iconic Marree Man geoglyph

  • Visit the spectacular Painted Hills

  • Lunch stop at the famous William Creek Hotel

  • Overnight stay at the historic Marree Hotel

  • Fly over Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges

  • Fully hosted, small-group experience Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Broken Hill

  • Arrive into Broken Hill

  • Check into your accommodation (included)

  • Enjoy a hosted dinner experience at award-winning restaurant.

  • Tour briefing and preparation for departure the next day.

Day 2 – Broken Hill → Lake Eyre → Marree

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the hangar at Broken Hill Airport for departure.

Your scenic flight journey begins over the red dunes of the Strzelecki Desert, before reaching your first highlight:

  • Lake Frome – vast salt lake with incredible natural patterns

  • Track across the Flinders Ranges

  • Stop at Leigh Creek (fuel & comfort break)

  • Fly over the Marree Man – one of the world’s largest geoglyphs (2.7km long)

  • Visit the stunning Painted Hills

You’ll then land at William Creek:

  • Enjoy lunch at the iconic William Creek Hotel

  • Time to relax and soak in the outback atmosphere

After lunch:

  • Scenic flight across Lake Eyre – witness its immense scale and ever-changing colours

Arrive into Marree:

  • Check into the historic Marree Hotel

  • Enjoy an included dinner and relaxed evening

Day 3 – Marree → Flinders Ranges → Broken Hill

  • Breakfast at Marree

  • Depart via scenic flight south through the Flinders Ranges

  • Fly over Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre millions of years in the making

Return to Broken Hill, concluding your experience.

Inclusions
  • Scenic flights (Broken Hill – Lake Eyre – Marree – Broken Hill)

  • 3 nights accommodation (Broken Hill & Marree)

  • All meals (Dinner Day 1 , Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Day 2, Breakfast Day 3)

  • Ground transfers (Broken Hill accommodation ↔ airport)

  • Guided, hosted experience

Exclusions
  • Flights to/from Broken Hill

  • Travel insurance (recommended)

  • Personal expenses

Booking Notes
  • Tour price includes flights, meals, and accommodation

  • Maximum luggage: 10kg per person

  • Please bring a refillable water bottle

  • If booking separately but travelling with others, please note names in booking comments

  • Minimum numbers apply for departure

Important Information
  • This tour is weather dependent, particularly for Lake Eyre conditions

  • Flight routes may vary based on safety and conditions

  • Moderate mobility required for boarding aircraft and short walks

Terms & Conditions

Please refer to Overland Adventures full Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy prior to booking.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Bookings: A 30% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is to be paid 21 days prior to departure. Payment can be by cheque, cash, direct bank deposit or selected credit cards ( incurs a transaction fee) Cancellations: Please make all bookings with care. All cancellations will incur a cancellation fee of a least 30% of the full tour fare. If you cancel within 21 days of departure a cancellation fee of 75% will be charged. If you cancel within 14 days of departure a cancellation fee of 100% will be charged. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing to Tri State Safaris. Company Risk Policy: Upon booking, passengers accept that tours may include activities which may involve certain risks and dangers beyond our control. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as bush walking, swimming and travel in remote areas. Your guide will make every effort to keep to the timetable and the itinerary. Tri State Safaris reserves the right to change our times and itineraries, without refund, due to the abnormal extremes of weather, road closures, emergency incidents or other exceptional circumstances beyond our control, to ensure the safety of passengers. This includes, cultural, seasonal flooding, or bad weather conditions including excessive rain or heat. If it is necessary for us to cancel the tour prior to commencement due to rain, road closures, mechanical issues or other unforseen circumstances a 30% cancellation fee will be charged. If it is necessary for us to cancel the tour after its commencement because of conditions outside of our control, no refund will be provided to its participants. Any expenses incurred because of a delay beyond our control shall not be our responsibility. This is why we highly recommend full travel insurance to all of our passengers and tag-alongs.

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