Lake Eyre, Dig Tree & The Prairie

Itinerary

• Day 1: Adelaide - Broken Hill - Dig Tree - Innamincka

  Depart Adelaide early morning for a scenic flight that will take you northwest over the Murray River, arriving in the ‘Silver City’ by mid-morning to refuel. This afternoon your pilot will fly you over the desert past Cameron Corner then to Nappa Merrie Station for lunch at the historic Dig Tree. Following this, a short flight tracking along the Cooper Creek will have you arriving at Innamincka for a sunset cruise on the Cooper Creek effectively cruising through the desert, which is pretty amazing (subject to navigable conditions) before dinner.

  Accommodation: The Innamincka Hotel

• Day 2: Innamincka – Lake Eyre (scenic) – Marree (Lake Eyre South) - Parachilna

  This morning your flight path will take you at low-level over the Coongie Lakes following the Cooper out onto the vast expanse of Lake Eyre where we will conduct a comprehensive scenic flight of the lake’s features. Once on the ground in Marree you will be guided by local indigenous elder Reg Dodd. An overland trip with him will take you along the Oodnada”a Track, through the Dingo Fence and out onto Lake Eyre South itself. You will also stop at natural springs and bores to view any wildlife that may be congregating around them. Rejoin your aircraft and continue south to Parachilna. Time to settle in to your accommodation and sunset drinks before sitting down to a specially prepared dinner showcasing bush tucker, gourmet style.

  Accommodation: The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna

• Day 3: Parachilna - Adelaide

  This morning you will be escorted by Ross Fargher on a tour to explore the western Flinders Ranges’ beautiful gorges and desert. Spot yellow-footed rock wallabies and the watchful wedge tailed eagles circling above. Return to the Prairie Hotel in time for lunch before arriving back into Adelaide approximately 1730.

   

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