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Day 1. Gold Coast – Charleville – Birdsville
Checking into the Seair hangar at 6:15am, an early briefing and departure sees the sun rising over the Gold Coast as you head west for Charleville. This central Queensland town is home to a Royal Flying Doctor Service base, and you’ll have a chance to visit it after landing at around 10:00am. After refuelling, continue into the Outback, arriving at the Birdsville Hotel around 1:00pm. Enjoy lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before exploring this iconic Australian town. Regrouping at 4:30pm, climb aboard the air conditioned 4WD tour vehicle and head west into the Simpson Desert to enjoy drinks on Big Red, the first major sand dune as you enter the desert. After sunset, return to the Birdsville Hotel for dinner and drinks at their heritage listed front bar. Overnight accommodation: Motel units at the Birdsville Hotel (B,L,D)
Day 2. Birdsville – Lake Eyre – William Creek – Dig Tree – Innamincka – Toogunna Plains Farmstay
Day two kicks off with a hearty breakfast in Birdsville before taking to the skies for breathtaking views of Big Red and the vast Simpson Desert. Flying low, you’ll trace the winding Diamantina River through the Goyder Lagoon and over the tip of Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre North. Soaring high above, take in the sheer scale of the lake’s 9,500 square km. Touch down in William Creek for a refreshing morning tea or a cold beer at the iconic William Creek Hotel. After flying over Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre South, you’ll arrive at Innamincka, rich in Burke & Wills history, for a delicious lunch at the local hotel. Enroute to your final destination step back in time and explore the Burke & Wills Dig Tree before settling in at Toogunna Plains Farmstay, where a sunset platter and campfire await. Cap off an unforgettable day before ending the night in your country charm ensuite huts. Overnight accommodation: Huts at Toogunna Plains Farmstay (B,L,D)
Day 3. Toogunna Plains Farmstay – Cunnamulla – Gold Coast
Start your day with a relaxing breakfast at Toogunna Plains Farmstay before embarking on a fascinating three-hour tour of the property’s landmarks. Explore abandoned homesteads, oil fields, shearing sheds, and stunning geological formations while learning about the station’s 5th generation pastoral history. Witness sheep and cattle grazing as you dive into the everyday life of this iconic outback station. Next, head east to Cunnamulla, where a local guide will introduce you to the town’s highlights. After a hearty lunch, unwind at the new Cunnamulla Hot Springs, soaking in the rejuvenating mineral-rich waters beside the Warrego River. As your journey nears its end, fly eastward, returning to civilization in the early evening, where you’ll bid farewell to your fellow adventurers. (B,L)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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