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Gulf to Gulf Air Tour

  • Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia
  • Adelaide Return • June - Aug 2022
  • 11 Day Itinerary
  • From $15,750 (AUD)
  • 8 Max.
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Adelaide Return • June - Aug 2022

Visit parts of Australia that most people will never have the opportunity to see, such as Innamincka, Birdsville, Mt Isa, Lawn Hill National Park and Groote Eylandt. With only 8 passengers on-board this is set to be a truly remarkable outback air tour into the heart and soul of South Australia, Outback Queensland and the Northern Territory. Visit the famous Dig Tree one of Australia’s national icons and an enduring reminder of our pioneering spirit.

Have a beer in the famous Birdsville Pub – one of the most remote hotels in Australia. See first-hand Riversleigh Fossil site – one of the world’s most important and abundant fossil deposits. Explore the emerald waters and lush vegetation of Lawn Hill Gorge, a beautiful oasis in the outback. Land on the remote Groote Eylandt and learn about the rich Indigenous culture of this island. Experience exceptional aerial sightseeing of central Australia and Lake Eyre before landing at Wilpena Pound and exploring the Flinders Ranges.

About AIRCRUISING

An Aircruise is the perfect way to explore these hard to reach destinations in the style, speed, and comfort of your own private aircraft. The formula is simple – travelling by private aircraft means that we can land directly in each location ensuring time on the ground is spent discovering each region.

Fully Inclusive

When you travel on an Aircruise everything is included and arranged before you even leave home. This means not only does your holiday include accommodation, dining, and all excursions but every single one of these elements is the finest in its class. Throughout the journey you will have a Journey Director on hand to look after you every step of the way.

Mode of Transport

This journey will utilise aircraft which are perfect for landing in the remote destinations throughout this journey. To ensure a variety of viewing for everyone, we change seat allocation each day. The aircraft is operated by an experienced pilot and accompanied by a Journey Director. The coaches that we use for the ground component of this journey are fully air-conditioned. There will be a number of 4WD vehicles used on this journey. The journey will involve travelling over unsealed roads.

Level of fitness required: Moderate

This journey is designed for those looking to venture off the beaten track. You must be able to walk up to 1km unaided and will not need any foreseen assistance throughout the journey.

Tour Highlights

  • Spend 2 nights in the magnificent Flinders Ranges staying at Wilpena Pound Resort

  • Spend 2 nights at the Groote Eylandt Lodge spectacularly located in the Gulf of Carpentaria

  • Stay a night at the famous Birdsville Hotel

  • Traverse the centre of Australia by private aircraft landing in places few get to see

  • Visit the Riversleigh Fossil and Mammal Field

  • Discover a unique underground lifestyle in Coober Pedy

  • Enjoy awe inspiring ‘flightseeing’ over South Australia’s breathtaking Lake Eyre

  • Explore ancient landscapes in the Flinders Ranges including the magnificent Wilpena Pound

  • All touring, transfers and meals included

  • Escorted throughout by a dedicated Journey Director

Gallery

Adelaide Clocktower

Tennant Creek, Northern Territory

Opal mining town of Coober Pedy

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

Groote Eylandt

11 Day Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE ADELAIDE

Private transfer to Mayfair Hotel Adelaide. This evening, join our Journey Director and fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.

Meals Included: Dinner
Stay: Oval Hotel or similar

DAY 2: ADELAIDE - INNAMINCKA - BIRDSVILLE

Depart Adelaide this morning and travel across the Flinders Ranges to land at Innamincka for lunch and a chance to view this remote outback town. Re-board our private aircraft for a brief stop at the Dig Tree and then experience from the air the dramatic landscapes below providing a birds eye perspective of these barren lands.

Proclaimed a town in 1887, Birdsville was located at the border of South Australia and Queensland to collect tolls from the droves of cattle being moved interstate. Many of Australia’s pioneering European explorers travelled through the Birdsville district. Tonight enjoy the unique opportunity of staying at the famous Birdsville Hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Birdsville Hotel

DAY 3: BIRDSVILLE - MOUNT ISA

Continuing on today flying through Western Queensland to land at Mt Isa. Described as the Oasis of the Outback, a gleaming mirage on the horizon for travellers from all directions – Mount Isa nestles among the ochre-red Selwyn Ranges on the banks of the Leichhardt River.

On arrival take a tour of the massive above ground mine followed by a fascinating visit to the Underground Hospital and Beth Anderson Museum. The hospital was built during World War II to protect Mt Isa from air raids.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: RedEarth Hotel or similar

DAY 4: MOUNT ISA - ADELS GROVE

This morning depart for the Gulf Country. On arrival into Adels Grove transfer to the Riversleigh Fossil and Mammal Field for an exclusive tour of this pre-historic wonderland. The extensive fossil deposits at Riversleigh are encased in hard, rough limestone, which was formed in lime-rich freshwater pools. Lawn Hill Gorge, the primary attraction in the park, cuts through the sandstone plateau of the Constance Range. Enjoy sunset drinks in this extraordinary remote part of Australia.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Adels Grove or similar

DAY 5: ADELS GROVE - RIVERSLEIGH FOSSIL & MAMMAL FIELD - GROOTE EYLANDT

We drive to the Riversleigh Fossil and Mammal Field for an exclusive tour of this prehistoric wonderland. Considered by UNESCO to be among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites, it is a superb illustration of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique fauna.

This afternoon our private aircraft takes us across the Gulf of Carpentaria to Groote Eylandt, one of Australia’s last untouched wilderness areas. Located in East Arnhem Land, Groote Eylandt is known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, Aboriginal art and culture and some of the best fishing in the world. Enjoy two nights at Groote Eylandt Lodge which is located on a stunning bay of glistening turquoise waters.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Groote Eylandt Lodge or similar – 2 nights

DAY 6: GROOTE EYLANDT

Today we explore Groote Eylandt. The island is home to the Anindilyakwa people who have lived there for thousands of years and is rich in Aborignal culture. The island was also used by the RAAF as part of Australia’s Northern defence in WWII. As we drive around the island view huge trucks filled with manganese bustle down the streets – mining is definitely the lifeblood of this island and produces over 2 million tonnes of manganese each year, about 10 percent of the world’s total production.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: GROOTE EYLANDT - TENNANT CREEK - ALICE SPRINGS

Depart this morning for Tennant Creek. Upon arrival discover a rich history shaped by gold mining, Aboriginal culture and the NT’s original cattle kings. Continuing on we arrive in Alice Springs for a late lunch and visit to the famous Desert Park followed by an afternoon at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Lasseters Crowne Plaza or similar

DAY 8: ALICE SPRINGS - COOBER PEDY - WILPENA POUND

This morning we re-board our private aircraft for a flight across the desert to Coober Pedy. Witness from above the Overland Telegraph, the Old Ghan railwayline and finally the Oodnadatta Track. Stop for a town tour and lunch at Coober Pedy, renowned for its opals and underground dwellings. Mid afternoon enjoy aerial sightseeing of the southern parts of Lake Eyre before landing in the Flinders Ranges and transferring to Wilpena Pound Resort located in the Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Wilpena Pound Resort or similar – 2 nights

DAY 9: WILPENA POUND

Today explore more than 800 million years of geological history in the “Corridor Through Time”. Marvel at the rugged beauty of Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges. Search for Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies and enjoy sweeping views of Bunyeroo Valley and the eastern wall of Wilpena Pound.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10: WILPENA POUND - ADELAIDE

This morning join an Aboriginal guide for an informative tour of Old Wilpena Station, one of South Australia’s oldest and best preserved pastoral settlements. We will appreciate the magnificent river red gums with stunning views of Wilpena Pound in the distance. Learn about the landscape and biodiversity from the perspective of the Adnyamathanha people. We also visit the Cazneaux Tree, noted by the National Trust for its outstanding aesthetic beauty. Return to Adelaide this afternoon and tonight enjoy the farewell dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Oval Hotel or similar

DAY 11: DEPART ADELAIDE

Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning. Say farewell to a magical adventure through the Gulf Country and beyond.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

  • 10 nights accommodation

  • All flights by private aircraft (does not include flights to and from Adelaide)

  • All touring and sightseeing as per itinerary

  • All transfers as per itinerary

  • All meals included

  • Fully escorted with a experience, dedicated Tour Director

Tour Dates & Prices

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11/06/202221/06/2022$15,750 per person twin share
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31/07/202210/08/2022$15,750 per person twin share
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All pricing is on a per person twin share basis, unless otherwise noted ie: stated as a single. All prices based on cash payment – credit & debit card fees may apply. Deposits, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Full Terms & Conditions of tour/cruise operators will be supplied on booking, or ask us for full Terms & Conditions at the time of enquiry.

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Adelaide Return • June – Aug 2022

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Operated by one of our trusted partners

Duration

11 Day Itinerary

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