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Taste of the Outback Tours season closes for 2016

Kirkhope Aviation October 2016 Newsletter. Taste of the Outback, Lake Eyre, Birdsville Races, Bespoke recent tours and private air charters news – more…

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Latest News: Water arriving to Lake Eyre | Upcoming Tours

Kirkhope Aviation September 2016 Newsletter. Taste of the Outback, Lake Eyre, Birdsville Races, Bespoke recent tours and private air charters news – more…

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Tale of a Recent Lake Eyre and Outback Trip

Ron Webb’s Tale of his recent Lake Eyre Trip and Outback S.A. “We reach Lake Eyre and what a sight, its vast expanses reach all horizons to the East, West and South. Many photos taken but they cannot capture or express…”

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Lake Eyre Water Level June 2016 LATEST NEWS

Its amazing how quickly Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre can change; from the evaporation of the lake drying quickly, to flash flooding from local rain. This recent rain last week has breathed further life into the visitor season for the area.

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June 2016 Newsletter

We have now completed 12 trips to Lake Eyre “Taste of the Outback” including 3 Bespoke tours, some via Ayers Rock. We have many more 2, 3 and 4 day trips scheduled.

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Lake Eyre Water Level May 2016 LATEST NEWS

See Lake Eyre Water Level May status; 55.6mm rainfall Kalamurina brings more water into Lake Eyre. Brilliant white fresh salt crust on Lake Eyre South.

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Why You Should See Lake Eyre, Australia’s Largest Salt Lake

Located in the northern part of Southern Australia, Lake Eyre is an area of significant geological interest to scientists and travelers alike. It is the focus of the famous Australian drainage system, a stretch of over of 440,000 square miles.

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April 2016 Newsletter

Since our last newsletter in March we have completed another 5 Taste of the Outback tours which include stunning flights over Lake Eyre. We have another 7 scheduled trips and plan to add 3 or 4 more dates to the calendar very soon. Many future trips are already full so keep your eye on the…

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Flash Flood Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Mar 2016

Amazing how quickly Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre can change; from the evaporation of the lake drying quickly to flash flooding from local rain. Photos March 2016.

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March 2016 Newsletter

With strong interest generated by media coverage of the recent rains, our first Taste of the Outback tour for the year departed in February.

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Wings, Wine and Heritage Gourmet Escape

In association with Brown Brothers Winery and Murray River Paddle Steamers this all-inclusive 2 day package includes lunch at Milawa, overnight on Emmylou paddle steamer Echuca and Soveriegn Hill, Ballarat.

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BIG RED BASH 2016 BIRDSVILLE PACKAGE

Kirkhope Aviation 2016 Big Red Bash Music Festival Package Monday July 4th to Thursday July 7th 2016 includes Birdsville, Innamincka and cruise on Coopers Creek.

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