Taste of the Outback

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

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

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.