4 Day Lake Eyre Air Safari
4 Days / 3 Night epic adventure through Queensland, NSW & South Australia
4 day Lake Eyre Air Tour | Air Safari departing from Brisbane is an awesome adventure of the Australian outback, capturing the spectacular aerial views of Lake Eyre on sunset and sunrise. Amaze at the colour of the desert landscapes. Have morning tea in 3 states at the same time at Cameron Corner. Maybe find an opal in Lightning Ridge or raise a glass at the outback pubs of Tibooburra, Marree, William Creek and Innamincka. Check out the Dig tree of Burke & Wills fame. Plus, Charleville and over 4,000km in just 4 days!
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size: Up to 9 passengers
From: Brisbane, Archerfield Airport
Activity Level: Easy Going
All passengers must be able to walk unaided and climb stairs into the plane and ground transport as a minimum. You must be able to carry your own bag.
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Itinerary
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Arriving at Archerfield at 7:45 am, we meet as a group at the Archerfield historic passenger terminal and have a quick safety presentation. In no time at all, we have everyone aboard the aircraft and are on the way to our first destination.
The first stop on the tour is Lightning Ridge, home of the rare black opal and artesian bore baths. We’ll visit the site of the early miners’ settlement, the Lunatic Hill Open Cut (the largest open cut opal mine in NSW) and see inside a real-life former working mine,
Tibooburra is our final destination today, staying at the Tibooburra Hotel. Originally built during 1882 during the Australian gold rush, it has withstood the test of time (and renovations!) to offer folk a taste of history and a lush cold beer at their iconic pub.
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We leave William Creek at dawn and head for northern Lake Eyre to see the sunrise over the lake. This is a wonderful time to see Lake Eyre, and note that any water present has travelled all the way from far north Queensland! The landscape now changes to that of the channel country and the Strzelecki Desert. Next, we land at Nappa Merrie to view the famous Dig Tree of Burke and Wills.
After the Dig Tree we board for a quick flight to Innamincka, where there’s another iconic pub of the outback. Time for morning tea before heading to our special accommodation for this evening: Toogunna Plains Farmstay. Here we’ll have the opportunity to see how a working cattle and sheep property operates, and stay in their huts filled with rustic charm and private ensuites.
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We leave William Creek at dawn and head for northern Lake Eyre to see the sunrise over the lake. This is a wonderful time to see Lake Eyre, and note that any water present has travelled all the way from far north Queensland! The landscape now changes to that of the channel country and the Strzelecki Desert. Next, we land at Nappa Merrie to view the famous Dig Tree of Burke and Wills.
After the Dig Tree we board for a quick flight to Innamincka, where there’s another iconic pub of the outback. Time for morning tea before heading to our special accommodation for this evening: Toogunna Plains Farmstay. Here we’ll have the opportunity to see how a working cattle and sheep property operates, and stay in their huts filled with rustic charm and private ensuites.
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After breakfast on the farm we make our way to our last destination on the tour, Charleville. In Charleville we visit the bilbies at a special nocturnal house, have lunch at the historic Corones Hotel, and then finish up at the WW2 Secret Base. Sadly, it’s now time to head home and back to Archerfield Airport.
Thanks for joining us as we explore this great country and hope to see you again in the sky!
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2025 Tour Dates
26 - 29 May
13 - 16 August
27 - 30th August
8 - 11 September
Tour Cost
Price: $5,500.00 pp GST inc.
Single supplement: $333.00 pp GST inc.
All Lake Eyre Air Tours are fully inclusive. Our team works with your Tour Directors to map out every step of the journey, and plan for every eventuality. The tour cost includes all accommodation, meals, ground and air travel, taxes, tours and entrance fees. Everything except Alcohol, outside of planned events, is the only item not included in the price. As the intrepid traveler, all you’ll have to worry about is relaxing and enjoying every moment.
While we attempt to cater for all food dietary requirements, please remember you are visiting remote Australia, where options are limited by the local choices available. It is your responsibility to let us know if you have dietary issues in advance.
Some of the towns you are visiting have very limited accommodation choices. All rooms have ensuites.
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Join us in the skies for a trip full of stunning Australian Outback Aerial Landscapes and unique experiences!
BFC Air Safaris video of the highlights of a Lake Eyre & Outback Air Tour
What Our Passengers Are Saying…
“I wish to thank you for such a fantastic trip to Lake Eyre and beyond. It was an adventure of a lifetime and exceeded my expectations. James was a wonderful safe pilot and guide. Such a fabulous way to view our wondrous landscape especially after the recent rains.”
— Claire Benfield
“I had a great time exploring the Australian interior on this trip. James is a very safe pilot and tried to give us the best view and aerial photo opportunities. Accommodation and meals were of a good standard from what can be expected in remote areas. The Arkoroola, Lake Eyre, Winton & Longreach air safari with BFC is highly recommended.”
— Rob Hornsby
“Our 4 day Air Safari over Lake Eyre was one of the greatest experiences ever. Every stop was well thought out, our accommodation was great. James (pilot) was a wonderful and witty host. We highly recommend BFC Air Safaris.”
— Stella Hunter 2024
“I choose this tour as I was looking for something different and it definitely did not disappoint. James is an especially competent and passionate pilot and this tour was packed with experiences from morning to evening. The planning was of a high standard, accommodation and meals were excellent and I can highly recommend the BFC team for their professionalism.”
— Lynda Battig 2023, 2024
“We have just spent the most amazing four days with James travelling to and over Lake Eyre. If you are like us and would never drive to these remote but absolutely charming remote places then this is definitely the way to go. Four perfectly organised and spectacular days indulging in sights and tastes that have to be experienced. Lake Eyre was beyond our wildest dreams - even getting up in the dark and cold - was totally worth it. James you are a legend and your tour was what dreams are made of. Thanks.”
“Our sincere thanks to James and Carolyn from Brisbane Flight Charters for the most incredible air safari adventure through outback Queensland and South Australia. Travelling by plane is the most spectacular way to see our beautiful country, and the tours, accommodation and food were marvellous. We cannot wait for our next air safari!”
Contact us.
bfcairsafaris@gmail.com
+61 407059285
Brisbane, Australia