A private aerial safari over Lake Eyre.
For a limited time, book a 2027 tour at 2026 pricing.
Three guests. One aircraft. The best seat in Australia.
A fully hosted five-day aerial safari over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, the Channel Country and the Flinders Ranges. Earlybird bookings for the 2027 season are open now at 2026 pricing — for a limited time only, touring fortnightly from May. A handful of final 2026 seats remain for anyone wanting to fly sooner.
Most people will only see Lake Eyre as a photo.
Fewer will see it from a road.
A vanishingly small number will see it from the air.
We've been flying private safaris over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, the Channel Country and the Flinders Ranges for over a decade. Whatever the lake is doing on the day you fly, the country around it — the salt flats, the ranges, the outback pubs and the endless horizon — is like nowhere else on earth.
And you'll see it the way almost no one does.
Three things you won't get on any other Lake Eyre tour.
Two or three guests.
That's it. The whole trip is built around your party. No coaches. No crowd. No competing for the window seat — because every seat has one.
A private aircraft.
Our Cessna 172 Skyhawk lets us land where coaches can't reach — Birdsville, Innamincka, William Creek — and see the Channel Country and Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre from the best seat in the air. The pilot is also your guide.
Everything taken care of.
Five days, fully hosted. Flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, ground tours, expert commentary. You bring a small bag. We handle the rest.
Five days across the most remarkable country in Australia.
- Day 01
Swan Hill or Mildura → Broken Hill
Depart at first light. Cross the Mallee and the Murray, with a flyover of the World Heritage–listed Mungo National Park and the Menindee Lakes en route. Land in Broken Hill for the night and walk through the Living Desert Sculptures at sunset.
- Day 02
Broken Hill → Birdsville
The big crossing day. Over Sturt Stony Desert and the Strzelecki Track into Queensland's Channel Country. Land at Innamincka for lunch, then trace the Cooper Creek with a flyover of the Burke and Wills Dig Tree before landing at Birdsville for the famous pub, the dunes of Big Red, and a true outback evening.
- Day 03
Birdsville → William Creek
The flagship day. Begin with a sunrise flight over the Diamantina River floodplain out of Birdsville — the highlight of the tour for many guests. After breakfast, follow the floodplains south across Goyder Lagoon and trace the water as it feeds into Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre. Finish with a low-level scenic flight over the lake itself before landing at William Creek, Australia's smallest town.
- Day 04
William Creek → Flinders Ranges
South over Lake Eyre South and a flyover of the Marree Man, then on via Leigh Creek into the Flinders Ranges, where we land at one of the great outback lodges.
- Day 05
Flinders Ranges → Home
A leisurely morning, then a scenic flight south over Wilpena Pound and across the junction of the Darling and Murray Rivers on the way home before dinner.
Glimpses of the country you'll see.
Channel Country, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, the Diamantina, the Flinders. A small selection — the real thing is bigger and quieter than any photograph.
Peter has flown this route for over a decade.
He ensures that the team know where the pelicans gather. They know which dunes catch the morning light. They know the publican at William Creek by name. Peter has flown hundreds of hours over this country, and it's the reason guests describe these trips as "one of the best things I've ever done".
You won't get that from a 50-seat coach tour.
The scenery guests are already booking 2027 to see.
A snapshot from the 2026 season — the country, the moments and the reactions that keep past guests coming back.
"One of the best things I've ever done."
"Five days with Peter felt like a private documentary. We saw things from the air that 99% of Australians will never see."
"We've travelled all over the world. This was the trip we'll talk about for the rest of our lives."
Everything you need for five days.
- All flights (Swan Hill or Mildura return)
- Four nights in selected outback hotels and lodges
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Expert pilot commentary throughout
- A group of two to three guests, full stop
- Lunches
- Alcohol
- Optional on-ground tours at each stop
2027 earlybird open — 2026 pricing, limited time.
2026 is almost sold out. 2027 earlybird bookings are open now at held 2026 pricing — for a limited time only, until the final 2026 seats are gone. We'll be touring fortnightly Monday to Friday from May through August 2027. Each departure carries just two to three guests.
- May 202710 – 14 May 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- May 202724 – 28 May 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- Jun 202707 – 11 June 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- Jun 202721 – 25 June 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- Jul 202705 – 09 July 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- Jul 202719 – 23 July 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- Aug 202702 – 06 August 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- Aug 202716 – 20 August 20272026 pricing3 seats available
- May 2026All May 2026 departuresSold outSold out
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- Aug 2026All August 2026 departuresSold out
- Sep 2026All September 2026 departuresSold out
- Oct 2026All October 2026 departuresSold out
- Nov 202602 – 06 November 2026Sold out
- Nov 202609 – 13 November 2026Sold out
- Nov 202616 – 20 November 2026Sold out
- Nov 202623 – 27 November 20261 seat left
- Nov 202630 Nov – 04 Dec 2026NewFilling fast · 2 seats
First pick on new 2027 dates — and any late 2026 seats.
The 2027 dates above are tentative and fill fast. Waitlist members get first access to new 2027 releases at 2026 pricing, plus first pick on any additional November 2026 departures if we secure a third pilot. With only two to three seats per departure, this is how you fly before dates are advertised.
Plain answers to obvious questions.
- Departures
- Final 2026 seats · Fortnightly 2027 dates from May (Mon–Fri)
- Departure points
- Swan Hill or Mildura airfields
- Group size
- 2 to 3 guests per departure, maximum
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 Skyhawk (VH-ZFS) — single-engine, four-seater
- Accommodation
- Outback hotels and lodges, twin share. Private rooms on request.
- Fitness
- Light walking and small-aircraft flying. Not for severe motion sensitivity.
- From
- AUD $8,950 per person, twin share. Single supplement available.
Questions guests usually ask.
How small is the aircraft?+
The Cessna 172 seats four — Peter or one of the team and three guests. It's not a jet. It is, however, the right size for the kind of low-level scenic flying that makes this trip what it is. You'll be closer to the landscape than any coach passenger has ever been.
Is it safe?+
Peter and the team are fully licensed commercial pilots with over a decade flying this exact route. The aircraft is maintained to CASA commercial standards. We don't fly in conditions that aren't right.
Will 2027 look the same as 2026?+
Honestly — probably not. 2026 has been an exceptional flood year and we can't promise 2027 will hold the same water. What we can promise is that the trip is spectacular in any year: the Channel Country, the salt flats, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre from the air, the Flinders Ranges and the outback pubs all stand on their own. The water, when it's there, is the bonus.
Can I bring my own camera gear?+
Absolutely. We recommend it. Drone use must be coordinated with Peter or the team in advance and follows CASA rules.
What's the cancellation policy?+
Full deposit refund up to 90 days before departure, sliding scale thereafter. Trip insurance strongly recommended.
When should I book?+
2026 is down to a handful of final seats. 2027 earlybird dates are open now at held 2026 pricing for a limited time — most guests book six to nine months in advance.
Lock in 2027 at 2026 pricing.
2027 earlybird bookings are open now at held 2026 pricing — for a limited time only, until the final 3 2026 seats are gone. Send Peter, Wendy and the team a note with your preferred departure and party size and we'll usually reply personally within 24 hours.