Lake Eyre Tours Flights with Wilpena Pound Coober Pedy 4 Days
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Spectacular Outback Wonders Await
Embark on an unforgettable four-day journey into the heart of the Australian outback. This premium tour combines the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges with the breathtaking expanse of Lake Eyre. Travel in style and comfort, enjoying personalised service and spectacular aerial views of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. 🌅
Your Inspiring Outback Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges
Depart Adelaide and travel through the picturesque Clare Valley wine region. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in Melrose at the base of Mount Remarkable before crossing the historic Goyder Line. Pass through Quorn and Hawker to enter the majestic Flinders Ranges. Choose an optional 30-minute scenic flight over Wilpena Pound before settling in for a cosy dinner by an open fireplace. (L, D)
Day 2: Gorges, Fossils and Desert Tracks
Begin your day with a peaceful morning walk amongst the kangaroos and towering River Red Gums of Wilpena Pound. 🦘 Journey along the famous Geological Trail through Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges, discovering ancient fossils dating back 800 million years. Stop at the historic Prairie Hotel in Parachilna, explore the ghost town of Farina, and marvel at the vibrant ochre pits before arriving in Marree. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Breathtaking Lake Eyre Flights & Oodnadatta Track
Take to the skies with an optional, awe-inspiring scenic flight over Lake Eyre. ✈️ Choose between a spectacular two-hour flight covering Lake Eyre South, North, and the Warburton Groove, or a full-day adventure to Birdsville. Afterwards, journey along the historic Oodnadatta Track, tracing the Overland Telegraph Line and Old Ghan Railway. Discover natural mound springs and enjoy a unique night sleeping underground in Coober Pedy. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Coober Pedy to Adelaide
Explore the fascinating underground world of Coober Pedy, including the Serbian Church and the Umoona Opal Mine. Journey south along the Stuart Highway, taking in the vast salt lakes and remote outback stations. Visit the historic rocket range town of Woomera before returning to Adelaide, arriving at approximately 7:00 pm. (B, L)
Premium Tour Inclusions
- All-Inclusive Luxury: Fully accommodated in comfortable hotel/motel ensuite rooms with all delicious meals provided.
- Expert Guidance: Travel in a small group luxury 4WD vehicle with an experienced professional guide. 🚗
- Seamless Travel: All National Park entry fees, accommodation fees, and Adelaide CBD pickups are included.
- Giving Back: A portion of your tour price directly supports Outback Kids and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
Optional Extras & Exclusions
- Flights to and from departure points.
- Optional scenic flights over Lake Eyre and Wilpena Pound (selectable during booking).
- Alcoholic beverages and items of a personal nature.
For Lake Eyre tours, we will collect you from an Adelaide CBD location, such as your accommodation, or Adelaide Airport between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, depending on your location and tour. The exact time will be confirmed depending on your location.
Important Pre-Departure Information
Please advise ASAP your:
- Pick-up CBD location name and address
- Mobile phone number prior to departure
- BODY WEIGHT for flights
- Any special dietary requirements
- Any medical conditions or health issues (please remember we are travelling in remote areas)
- Bedding preference (e.g., double, twin single, or other)
Booking and Menu Forms are attached – please complete and return ASAP.
A recommended Gear List is also attached. Note that sleeping gear is not required as tours are fully accommodated.
Tip: Try to wear a black or dark top on the Lake Eyre flight to minimise reflection on the windows for the best photos.
Luggage Requirements
Please have luggage in a soft, waterproof, and dustproof bag, maximum 12kg per person. We aim to carry bags inside the vehicle, but they may need to go on the roof rack.
Accommodation & Travel Insurance
Popular hotels in the Adelaide CBD include: Sage South Terrace, Mercure Grosvenor Hotel, Stamford North Terrace, BreakFree On Hindley, and Chifley On South Terrace. If you require hotel accommodation before or after your trip, you can easily search, compare, and book online.
Travel insurance is highly recommended in case of any delays, postponement, lost luggage, illness, or missed connections. You can obtain a free quote from NIB Travel Insurance.
We look 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.


















