Lake Eyre Tours

The monumental floods across central and western Queensland earlier in 2025 surged through the Diamantina and Cooper catchments, feeding the vast heart of the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin. As a result, the lake reached its highest water levels in more than 15 years, creating a rare experience from above that is wild, fleeting, and utterly Australian.

Whether seen its dry, shimmering glory, or submerged under floods, the view from above is breathtaking. Our air tours allow you to experience this natural phenomenon from the comfort of a private plane’s window seat.

With over 45 years of air touring experience and a team of pilots who’ve flown over Lake Eyre more than a thousand times, our small-group air safaris offer unrivalled insight into this ever-changing wonder. But our tours are about more than just the skies—they include immersive ground touring in some of Australia’s most iconic and remote outback towns. From scenic flight paths to all-inclusive service and meaningful regional experiences, we’ll show you the real heart of the outback, both above and on the ground.

Australian Air Safaris tours are all-inclusive, meaning our team books all the accommodation, meals, activities and transfers for you. Any stay or dining experience will be the highest standard available in that area. Private air travel also comes with a range of conveniences and comforts before and after your plane lifts off, such as skipping the hassle of checking bags, security queues and a gate.