Who knew? When we checked the iconic pubs of Australia list we were very surprised to find that our Air Safaris visit many of the Australian iconic pub locations. We were not aiming at offering a “pub tour“ of Australia’s iconic pubs but it is a bonus for our intrepid travelers. Many of the iconic pubs of Australia were built in the late 1800’s as part of the push to open the outback for pastoral and mining activities with the railways following on later. These structures have often survived due to their stone construction using locally sourced rock. Others are timber constructions, often replaced many times due to fires, and feature wide front verandahs. Today, all of the iconic pubs remain at the heart of many outback communities and provide relief and comradery from the isolation of the outback.

Lake Eyre & Outback Air Safari

Cunnamulla Boutique Hotel - Since 1891, part of the heart of Cunnamulla. Led by 5th generation local licensee, Peieta Mills.

Noccundra Hotel - Mr James Gardiner was granted the first License for the Noccundra Hotel in 1886. The Hotel was an important link in Outback communications.

Cameron Corner Store - not strictly a pub but we include it as you can buy a beer so it counts. Unique for it’s 3 state location.

Marree Hotel - Built in 1883, today it’s where the bitumen ends!

William Creek Hotel - Established in 1887 as a boarding house, it has become an integral part of South Australian railway history.

Birdsville Hotel - Established 1884, on the fringe of the Simpson Desert!

North Gregory Hotel, Winton - A resilient beacon of outback history and hospitality, the Hotel has been present as various structures since 1879.

Tattersalls Hotel, Winton - The first hotel on this site began as the Winton Hotel in 1882. In 1886 the name was changed to Tattersalls Hotel

4 Day Lake Eyre Air Safari

Cunnamulla Boutique Hotel - Since 1891, part of the heart of Cunnamulla. Led by 5th generation local licensee, Peieta Mills.

Noccundra Hotel - Mr James Gardiner was granted the first License for the Noccundra Hotel in 1886. The Hotel was an important link in Outback communications.

Cameron Corner Store - not strictly a pub but you can buy a beer so it counts. Unique for it’s 3 state location.

Marree Hotel - Built in 1883, today it’s where the bitumen ends!

William Creek Hotel - Established in 1887 as a boarding house, it has become an integral part of South Australian railway history.

Innamincka Hotel - Established in 1885 the hotel’s history is in entwined with Australia's early pioneers, explorers and expeditions.

Tibooburra Hotel - The oldest of the two hotels left remaining in Tibooburra, it was built of locally quarried sandstone in 1882 during the gold rush.

Cape York & The Tip Air Safari

Irish Molly’s Charters Towers - Establish 1889 as the Courthouse Hotel

The Grand Thursday Is - Established 1887

The Pennisular Hotel, Laura - can’t decide on it’s name as also known as the Laura Hotel or Quinkan Hotel

End of the Road Motel, Karumba - The name says it all, next stop the Gulf of Carpentaria!

Ultimate Uluru Air Safari

The Palace Hotel, Broken Hill - Since 1877, renowned for it’s murals and more recent movie fame, Priscilla queen of the desert.

Royal Exchange Hotel, Broken Hill - Established first in 1889, today is known for it’s unique Art Deco design which is beautifully restored..

The Silverton Hotel, Silverton - Established in 1884 during the peak of the region’s silver mining boom.

The Big Winch, Coober Pedy - Can’t beat this view of the Coober Pedy landscape and that big winch is definitely unique!

Birdsville Pub - Established 1884, on the fringe of the Simpson Desert!