Flinders Ranges & Lake Eyre
Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscapes of rugged mountains, ancient gorges, and vast salt flats. View the Flinders Ranges taking unique routes with our chartered scenic planes to Arkaroola and Maree. Visit the striking red peaks of Wilpena Pound, explore the rich Aboriginal history, and spend touring the Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre National Park by air, seeing the salt lake transforming into a vibrant oasis teeming with birdlife. Whether you’re seeking stunning views, or cultural insights, this region offers a truly unforgettable outback experience.
Oct 19 (Sun) - Oct 27 (Mon), 2025
Apr 8 (Wed) - Apr 16 (Thu), 2026
Apr 17 (Fri) - Apr 25 (Sat), 2026
$990 for single supplement
Tour inclusions
Free home pick up & drop off
Central Coast passengers
A free home pick up and drop off is provided for most suburbs.
Sydney passengers
A free home pick up and drop off is provided for residents living in the North Shore, & Northern Beaches, North West & Hills district, Sutherland & M5 Corridor.
Passengers outside Sydney and the Central Coast
Our tours are welcome for anybody to join. If you live outside the above areas you can make your own way to Sydney Airport and we will meet you there.
Day 1
Journey to Adelaide
Scott and the airport shuttle will transfer you to Sydney Airport for your flight to Adelaide where our coach will be waiting to take you to Clare Valley Country Club (2 nights).
Day 2
Clare Valley region
Today we explore the wonderful Clare Valley region. We’ll admire the Georgian mansion Martindale Hall and visit Sevenhills Winery and learn about it’s very spiritual history. We finish the day with a walk through the special Heritage Garden.
Day 3
Journey to the Flinders Ranges
A visit to Wilmington this morning. We journey through Quorn & Hawker to arrive at Wilpena Pound Resort for a 2 night stay.
Day 4
Ikara-Flinders Ranges
We start the day tracing more than 100 million years of geographical history in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges with the Time Travel & Gorgeous Gorges 4WD tour.
After lunch our experienced Yura guide takes us on an informative stroll to Old Wilpena Station, one of South Australia’s oldest and best preserved pastoral settlements.
Walk along Wilpena Creek past magnificent river red gums understanding the land from the perspective of the Adnyamathanha people.
Day 5
Charter Flight to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
A leisurely walk into Wilpena Pound. See the pioneering heritage at Hill’s Homestead. This afternoon we’re off on a mini break.
Over the next few days we experience the area in a unique way, by private planes! A scenic flight this afternoon takes us over Brachina Gorge, the Northern Flinders Ranges and Lake Frome before arriving at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (1 night).
Tonight we step into the Ningana Imaging Observatory to Explore the Cosmos.
Day 6
Famous Sillers Lookout and private plane to Maree
This morning we join the award winning Ridgetop 4WD Tour that takes us over the rugged and arid mountains to the very top of Sillers Lookout. Our private planes await to fly us 40mins up to Maree, gateway to Lake Eyre. Maree Hotel (2 nights).
Day 7
Explore Lake Eyre Region
A full day out in the planes today. The classic outback experience, stopping at the Pink Road house in William Creek for morning tea. Swimming in the natural Dalhousie Springs in the Witjira National Park. Lunch at Mt Dare. Lake Eyre, the Marree Man and lots more.
Day 8
Parachilna and Pichi Richi Railway to Port Augusta
We head back down south today. A stop at the famous Prairie Hotel at Parachilna. This afternoon we board a restored diesel railcar and take an exclusive trip along the original Ghan route from Quorn to Port Augusta on the heritage Pichi Richi Railway. The Standpipe Golf Motor Inn (1 night).
Day 9
Journey home to Sydney
Leaving Port Augusta this morning, we make our way to Adelaide for a flight to Sydney where the airport shuttles are waiting to take you home.
FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our tours, booking process, and services.
To book on one of our tours, you first need to call our office on (02) 4382 2039 and speak to Holly or Scott. To secure your booking, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $200 per person is due within 7 days of booking. The balance of the tour is due 60 days before departure.
Please DO NOT send any payment until it has been confirmed by phone that we have availability.
Payment can be made in the following ways: Cheque or Money Order, Visa or Mastercard, Direct remittance. Please contact us for our bank details.
We offer a wide range of tour destinations, including scenic locations, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions. Visit our website to explore our current tour offerings.
Yes, most of our tours include meals. The specific details regarding meals will be provided in the tour itinerary. Please check the tour description for more information.
Please view our cancellation policy from FAQ page for more detail.