Lake Eyre In A Day

Lake Eyre in a Day

Departures:Various Saturday departures throughout the year

Fully inclusive day trip from Brisbane including in-flight breakfast, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, dinner, commentary from Charleville by Graham Reid and a visit to the Birdsville Hotel. This trip is so much more than just about seeing amazing Lake Eyre – it’s the journey & hearing how the water reaches the lake.

Travel in a high-winged Dash 8 with a maximum 35 passengers, departing from the Brisbane Jet Base, Brisbane Airport.

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Itinerary

6.30am Check-in with Skytrans at the Brisbane Jet Base (via Dryandra Road, near the General Aviation Terminal) to board your flight for an unforgettable day.

7.30am Depart Brisbane and fly over the Darling Downs agricultural farmlands and into mulga country as you approach Charleville. Land in Charleville to pickup your guide, Graham Reid from Travel West. Graham has extensive knowledge of south west Queensland having spent many years operating small group tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and around the Corner Country. One of his great passions is the western river systems. Departing Charleville travel west over the Warrego, Paroo & Bulloo Rivers, Cooper Creek and the Diamantina River before landing in Birdsville for a short refueling stop. Along the way, Graham will provide comprehensive commentary about the western river systems that make up the Lake Eyre Basin and some other interesting history. Departing Birdsville, we turn south flying over Goyder Lagoon, see the Simpson Desert and Lake Eyre. Graham will be telling you some interesting facts as we look at this truly amazing expansive area. Returning to Birdsville you will have an opportunity to visit the historic Birdsville Hotel and have a brief look around town. Departing Birdsville, we will begin our return to Brisbane via Charleville.

7.30pm Arrive back at the Brisbane Jet Base.

Conditions apply see instore for details