Lake Eyre 2011 Spectacular

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In a uniquely Australian event, the desert in the normally dead heart of this massive land will fill with water covering an area larger than Belgium. The devastating rains from Cyclone Yasi in Queensland will send huge amounts of water through Western and Southern Queensland. Earlier rains are already making their way down to the “Warburton Groove” at the top of Lake Eyre and then adding to last year's flood and spreading out at a rapid rate. The Lake, which is 15 metres below sea level, last filled to capacity in 1974. In 2011 we will see an unprecendented third year is a row where this rare event will occur and draw incredible amounts of birds and wildlife, briefly restoring life to this ancient land.

Day 01 Adelaide - Coober Pedy

Fly from your home city to Adelaide and connect to Coober Pedy with Regional Express. After checking in to the Desert Cave Hotel, grab a quick lunch (not included) before heading off to explore the town. Coober Pedy holds a fascination for visitors from all over the world. An 'underground' town where you could arrive with just the shirt on your back and leave a millionaire. Rainbow flashes of opal, underground homes, easy-going lifestyle and the mystery of the dusty lunar landscape make Coober Pedy a unique and special place. Tour the town, hear about its history, about their precious water supplies and power generation. Every element of life is hard-won in Coober Pedy. The Desert Cave Hotel allows you to experience dug-out style living, underground shops, bar and opal display areas – all within sandstone surrounds in the heart of Coober Pedy. As well as above and below ground accommodation, they offer outstanding dining facilities.

Day 02 Lake Eyre - William Creek

Lake Eyre is the lowest point in Australia at approximately 15 metres below sea level and is the largest dry salt lake in Australia. Coober Pedy local guide will drive you to William Creek (approx. 2 hours) where you will pick up your scenic flight over the lake and surrounding areas.Depart William Creek on a unique trip to view the Painted Hills. No roads exist in this area and they can only be viewed from the air. Then enjoy the visual extremities of Lake Eyre, Australia's largest inland lake, with its incredible colours and patterns that are accentuated from the air. A totally captivating flight that will return you both visually impacted and educationally enriched. The only way to get the full impact is from the air where you will have direct access to the pilot for any questions you may have. See prehistoric river systems, where they enter the lake and to create a magnificent art form. You will also experience the Gibba Desert which will let you interpret many of the indigenous art forms and help explain Aboriginal art, its patterns and designs. This is a totally unique experience through some of the most pristine country in Australia that very few people have experienced.

After your scenic flight, return to the William Creek Hotel, where you will experience great outback hospitality and the legendary counter lunch (not included). After lunch a leisurely drive back to Coober Pedy rounds off your day, through one of the biggest cattle station in the world and along the Dingo Fence.

Day 03 Coober Pedy - Adelaide

Enjoy a relaxing morning in Coober Pedy before returning home via Adelaide.

Lake Eyre 2011 Spectacular
It's here! first water arrives 22nd March 2010.
Lake Eyre 2011 Spectacular
Warburton Groove - the start of Lake Eyre
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Lake Eyre 2011 Spectacular
Legendary William Creek Hotel
Satellite photo of inflows
Desert Cave Hotel
Desert Cave Hotel
Departures vary and are subject to availability.
The best value Lake Eyre tours available start from $1899 per person twin share (with $295 single supplement)
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Extensions to Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, or The Ghan are available. There are also connections to ecological and ornithological treks in the area. 

4 Day Version

This picks up on Day 2 and the Lake Eyre flight. After spending time flying over the lake, the flight will actually then head north arriving in Innaminka in time for lunch! Then the flight continues over some of Australia's most isolated and beautiful landscapes like Coongi Lakes, finally arriving in Birdsville. After a night in the legendary Birdsville Pub, the flight heads back south following the Diamantina River and over Goyders Lagoon and then the Warburton to lake Eyre and Willam Creek. The journey then picks up the itinerary returning to Coober Pedy. It adds another day to the core product making this extension 4 days and 3 nights and is priced from $2799 per person with minimum numbers required.

6 Day Version

This is a very special extension that picks up after yourt flight over Lake Eyre. Afetr lunch, a separate and very special fight will take over stunning outback landscapes to Arkaroola and its famour observatories. Then over the next three days, you will spend time exploring Arkaroola and Wilpena Pound. This includes their amazing gelogical formations, the ancient indigenous art and specatular scenery as you work your back to Adelaide. Price depends on numbers and duration.

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The experience includes all flights, transfers, two hour guided flight over Lake Eyre and environs as well as two nights accommodation at the Desert Cave Hotel.

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In a uniquely Australian event, the desert in the normally dead heart of this massive land will fill with water covering an area larger than Belgium. The devastating rains from Cyclone Yasi in Queensland will send huge amounts of water through Western and Southern Queensland. Earlier rains are already making their way down to the “Warburton Groove” at the top of Lake Eyre and then adding to last year's flood and spreading out at a rapid rate. The Lake, which is 15 metres below sea level, last filled to capacity in 1974. In 2011 we will see an unprecendented third year is a row where this rare event will occur and draw incredible amounts of birds and wildlife, briefly restoring life to this ancient land.

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