Taste of the Outback

Tour Duration:

3 Days

This three-day air tour is the perfect introduction to the great Australian Outback. Innamincka, Birdsville, Lake Eyre, and Flinders Ranges elicit strong images of remoteness, dramatic landscapes, explorers, red dirt and quintessential Australia.

Meet the people, hear their stories and experience the outback's great expanses on this unforgettable tour.

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Australian Air Safaris tours offer unique itineraries flying around Australia. We explore our vast nation in our private planes, meaning we are always small groups, and everyone has a window seat. We have over 45 years of air touring experience, creating unforgettable experiences that will last a lifetime. Our all-inclusive tours are hosted by our knowledgeable pilots and assisted by local guides who share our passion for this country, ensuring you're never short of stories to tell when you get home.

We take care of all of the planning and logistics. All you have to do is meet us at the airport, ready for an adventure of a lifetime. We will whisk you away to places near and far, exploring the hard to get to and the unique.

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Birdsville

Big Red, Birdsville

Goyder Lagoon Lake Eyre Basin

Tour Highlights

Historic Dig Tree and Innamincka
Iconic Birdsville Hotel
Views and sunset drinks at Big Red
Fascinating Muloorina Station
Scenic flight over Lake Eyre
Stunning 4WD Ridgetop Tour
Dark Sky Arkaroola

Prices and bookings

Book early on 2026 departures and save $250!
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Expires: 30 September 2025

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Lake Eyre & William Creek

"Our 2 day tour of Lake Eyre, William Creek and surrounds was an amazing experience. Kirkhope Pilot, Rob, is highly professional and easy great company. He showed us Lake Eyre in all it's splendour with smooth flying and great information provided at all times. We had a great night at William Creek pub and all meals over the trip were very generous and enjoyable. This is the only way to truly appreciate how vast our country is and a unique opportunity to meet the people that live and work there."

What is included?

All-inclusive tour (unless stated on itinerary)
Well-appointed private aircraft by Kirkhope Aviation
Every seat a window seat
Premium small group touring, maximum 11 passengers, fully escorted
Private departure lounge, fast access, no crowds.
Free on street parking
All meals and beverages with evening meals In-flight snacks and refreshments
All stopover ground transfers, tours, activities and entry fees
Ensuited accommodation

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Tour Itinerary: Taste of the Outback

The itinerary for 2026 has changed. You can download the updated itinerary here.

B,L,D: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 1: Depart for Innamincka and Birdsville (L,D)

Your three-day outback air safari kicks off early, with a flight bound for the tiny outback town of Innamincka in South Australia's remote northeast. On the way in, your pilot will fly low over the Dig Tree, where the explorers Burke and Wills famously set up camp. On the ground, learn more about this pioneering pair and their ill-fated expedition.

Enjoy a cruise on the Cooper Creek aboard the 'Kingfisher' and pop into the Innamincka Hotel, an authentic outback pub.

Then, it's on to Birdsville. On touchdown, embark on a stunning 4WD tour to Big Red, the 40-metre sand dune on the edge of the Simpson Desert. Drink in the views as the sun sets while enjoying refreshments.

Return to Birdsville for a cleansing ale, dinner and chat with fellow travellers at the famous outback pub.

Overnight: Birdsville Hotel or Birdsville Lodge

Day 2: Birdsville to Arkaroola (B,L,D)

Take a low-level flight down the Diamantina River, Goyder Lagoon and the Warburton River before flying over Lake Eyre North.

Lake Eyre is an incredible destination, magnificent whether in its usual dry, flat, salt-plain state or during those rare periods when rains in the gulf have filtered down to create an oasis in the desert. Fly low and slow over the lake for some fantastic photos.

Land at Muloorina Station, near the lake, for lunch with the owner, who will tell interesting historical stories.

Then fly over the Flinders Ranges, where the late afternoon sun exposes the vibrant palette of colours on the mountains. A 30-minute drive brings you to Arkaroola Wilderness Resort. After dinner, enjoy incredible views of the stars and constellations in the clear, dark, night sky at the resort's observatory.

Overnight: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Mawson Room

Day 3: Arkaroola to home city (B,L)

Begin the last day with the famous Ridgetop Tour in an open-air 4WD vehicle to Sillers Lookout, where you'll experience the ruggedness and beauty of the Northern Flinders Ranges. The area is home to over 160 species of birds and the shy and endangered yellow-footed rock wallaby, along with craggy mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes.

In the afternoon, it's time to head home. Fly over Lake Frome en route, arriving in the evening.