Lake Eyre Tours and Flights from Adelaide to Adelaide 3 days
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An Unforgettable Outback Adventure
Embark on a breathtaking journey into the heart of Australia’s rugged interior. This premium three-day tour offers a spectacular 1.5-hour scenic flight over the majestic Lake Eyre, showcasing the incredible Warburton Groove and the vast Tirari Desert. ✈️ Witness the dramatic landscapes of the Elliot Price Conservation Park, Campbell Point, and the shimmering salt pans of Halligan and Belt Bays.
Customise Your Journey
Want to explore even further? Choose to upgrade your experience with an extended flight featuring a legendary Birdsville lunch, flying over the Simpson Desert, Channel Country, and the spectacular Goyder Lagoon. 🌅
Your Outback Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges
Departing from Adelaide, travel through the picturesque Clare Valley (with an optional wine tasting) and cross the historic Goyder Line. Marvel at the towering Elder and Heyson Ranges, Wilpena Pound, and Lake Torrens. Enjoy a stop at the iconic Prairie Hotel in Parachilna before settling into your cosy overnight accommodation. (L, D)
Day 2: Lake Eyre Scenic Flight & Oodnadatta Track
Take to the skies for an unforgettable scenic flight over Lake Eyre, capturing the stunning desert colours in the morning light. Back on land, explore the historic Oodnadatta Track, following the Old Ghan Railway line. Discover the unique Mound Springs in the Wabma Kadarbu Conservation Park, enjoy a warm dip at Coward Springs, and marvel at the vastness of Lake Eyre South. 🦘 Keep an eye out for vibrant birdlife, including elegant brolgas and swans. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Historic Ghost Towns to Adelaide
Explore the fascinating ruins of the Farina ghost town, view the colourful Ochre Pits, and journey through historic railway towns. Visit the impressive Kanyaka Station ruins before travelling through the Pitchi Ritchie Pass, taking in breathtaking views of Spencer Gulf as we return to Adelaide. (B, L)
What’s Included
- Fully Accommodated: Comfortable hotel or motel-style ensuite accommodation.
- Expert Guides: Small group travel (typically 4–6 guests) in a premium 4WD vehicle. 🚗
- Scenic Flight: Included 1.5-hour flight over Lake Eyre (with 2-hour upgrades available).
- All Meals: Delicious meals provided throughout, including vegetarian options.
- National Park Fees: All entry fees, plus convenient Adelaide CBD or airport transfers.
Important Tour Information
For Lake Eyre tours we will collect you from an Adelaide CBD location such as your accommodation, or Adelaide airport between 7–8am depending on location and tour. Time to be confirmed depending on location.
Please advise ASAP your:
- pick up CBD location name and address
- mobile phone number prior departure
- BODY WEIGHT for flights
- Any special FOOD needs
- Any medical conditions or health issues – Remember we are in remote areas
- BEDDING PREFERENCE ie double, twin single or other
Booking and Menu Forms are attached – please complete and return ASAP.
A recommended Gear List is also attached. Note sleeping gear is not required as tours are fully accommodated.
Try to wear a black or dark top on flight to minimise reflection on windows for best photos.
Please have luggage in a soft waterproof and dustproof bag maximum 12kg per person. We aim to carry bags in the car but they may need to go on the roof.
Popular hotels in Adelaide CBD include: Sage South Terrace, Mercure Grosvenor Hotel, Stamford North Terrace, BreakFree On Hindley, Chifley On South Terrace. If requiring hotel accommodation before or after your trip, you can easily search, compare & book here.
Travel insurance is not expensive and is recommended in case of any delays, postponement, lost luggage, illness, missed connections etc You can get a free quote from NIB Travel Insurance from here.
Looking forward to showing this amazing part of Australia to you.
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Thanks Richard so very much for a great trip.
Everything was well done and ran smoothly.
Seeing Karijini, being immersed in the energy and walking in the gorges has been a long held dream for me and i wasnt disappointed.
Seeing the iron ore process from Tom Price thru to Port Hedland was most enlightening as was Woodside's gas infrastructure at Dampier.
80Mile beach was spectacular. As was time spent in Millstream Chichester NP
It was so nice to sit bck and take in the scenery with all the driving u did. Thank u again.
I did enjoy our micro group of three and travelling in a car, which I think is far better than a bus.
Richard himself is knowledgeable about the places we visited, and he's relaxed with a great sense of humour, which injected some fun into the more lengthy drives.
I have no hesitation in recommending Spirit Safaris and their Pilbara Tour. As a West Aussie from down south it was everything I hoped and expected to see...and more!!
They were knowledgeable, extremely helpful and friendly.
In particular, Lyn made a huge effort to share her wealth of information and satisfy any of our requests.
Such an amazing experience to see Kati Thanda in flood highly recommend this tour company.
Lyn and Richard are very relaxed and extremely proficient in every aspect. I would certainly recommend Spirit Safaris if you want a comfortable and engaging trip in the outback.
To use the original track across Coppers Creek to get to the Dig Tree instead of taking the long way around was a great memory. There is no doubt that we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and cannot thank both Spirit Safaris and Adrian foe a great experience.
Thank you. Maureen and David
For our first 3 days we travelled with Richard's partner, Lyn, and her group before hiving off to Innamincka, Birdsville and Marree with many stops in between. Nothing was too much trouble for Richard and he kept us well informed of what we were doing each day. He even made a detour to Betoota at our request! Every day was full and there was no room for the slightest boredom even on long drive days as Richard and our other passenger, Janelle, were the excellent conversationalists with great senses of humour too boot.
If you're looking for a 4 - 5 star luxury holiday then this is not for you but if good, clean, comfortable accommodation and regular meals suffice then this holiday is well worth undertaking. Once you've driven on the Stuart Desert, the Strzlecki and the Oodnadatta Tracks you can really appreciate the logistics and costs associated with getting goods and services to these and surrounding areas. Having said that, we had some lovely stays and meals and a holiday we haven't stopped talking about but which will remain a favourite for sure. Our thanks to Richard and Lyn.
Dalhousie Springs was also a great attaction, showing the diversity of such a remote area of Australia
Comfortable travel in the four-wheel drive vehicles and in camp with good sized tents and a stretcher being provided to give a good night's sleep.
Comfortable travel in the four-wheel drive vehicles and in camp with good sized tents and a stretcher being provided to give a good night's sleep.
Comfortable travel, good food, excellent accommodation for the locations (don't expect 5 star at Cameron's Corner) and all with a knowledgeable and careful driver.
We ticked off all of the items we wished to see in the area.
Highly Recommended
The accommodation is ok and suited our needs.
That night we ate at the Oasis cafe (which is the service station, post office and local store). The food was great - lots of it and delicious. The owner is a great guy (cant remember his name) and easy going. Wine and beer etc available but limited selections - but not an issue from my perspective as we all had enough options to drink that night.
The following morning Oasis cafe was helpful in providing a good breakfast and coffee and we were off on a 3hr drive to Williams Creek to catch our flight over Lake Eyre.
Excellent flight over Lake Eyre for 2 hours - great colours, black ducks etc
Lunch at William Creek and then our return drive stopping in at the Bubbler plus some other spots.
Sunset in Maree with amazing colours across the land. Strong orange moon rise.
Dinner at the Pub in Maree and good selection of food, a few drinks and a few more at our accommodation with the other members of the tour group.
Breakfast the following morning at Oasis cafe and we were off back to Adelaide.
Passing through Leigh Creek and the dam that supports Leigh Creek - stunning.
Stopping in at Farina and Kanyaka homestead. Back to Quorn for lunch, to the final drive back to Adelaide.
Great weekend!
Lyn and Grant the tour drivers were fantastic easy going and accommodating.
Just some notes to perspective visitors -
1. There is a lot of ground to cover to get to Maree so depart times are important.
2. Do some research on temperatures and drive duration
3. If there are specific areas you would like to visit advise the tour operators prior to the trip/ booking
4. Of course the tour operators can provide specific information
Thanks to Spirit Safaris for a great weekend.
My only criticism is that the price is the very upper end of what I think a lot of people would pay.











