Scenic Flights - Outback Air Tours
ARID AIR specialise in personalised scenic flights from Port Augsuta, South Australia.. We also have combiined outback air tours throughout outback South Australia and South Western Queensland.
We offer a unique outback experience in high wing aircraft where everyone gets a window seat. Our outback tours, from overnight to several days. are with professional pilots that have extensive knowledge of these areas and provide great commentary along the way. We encourage interaction with our passengers..
Our Outback Air Tours depart Port Augusta SA. on set dates or on demand.. We combine our flights with on ground tours to maximise your overall experience. in these areas which will take you to several iconic outback pubs and regions.
By starting your outback tour from Port Augusta South Australia, you get to see much more along the way, especially as some areas are not accessible or visible from a vehicle so the only way to see it is by air. We see National Parks, Deserts, Salt Lakes, Channel Country, Mountain Ranges, wildlife and much more.
We encourage interaction with your pilot as he explains the natural wonders of the vast outback at low-level for you to enjoy and to gain a new appreciation of.
Our outback air & ground tours are a bucket list experience you must do. Don't delay. Book one of our tours now or design your own.
Phone 0488 444 544.
BIG OUTBACK TASTER - 2 days / 1 night
Departs Port Augusta, South Australia
from $2499 per person
DAY 1: From Port Augusta (we fly over Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, Leigh Creek Coalfields & Aroona Dam for Etadunna Station along the Birdsville Track for morning tea. Back on board we head to Innamincka township. Here you will be take town tour, visit Bourkes grave and the old pioneer Bush Nursing Home before enjoying lunch at the Innamincka Hotel. Back on the plane we follow the Cooper Creek to the famous Dig Tree. After a short break here we depart over the gorgeous Coongie Lakes, the Strezlecki & Stoney Deserts, Lake Etamunbanie and more before arriving for your overnight stay at Birdsville. After settling in your room and a brief break, you will join the Big Red Sunset Tour. It is hard to beat, sitting on top of Big Red the first of many sand dunes in the Simpson desert, watching the beautiful sun set whilst enjoying a beer or wine and nibbles before returning for your evening meal at the iconic Birdsville Hotel.
DAY 2: Head over to the Birdsville Bakery for a hearty breakfast and a wander before heading off on a Birdsville Town tour where you will visit the towns artesian bore and other historical buildings before boarding your plane for your scenic flight over the spectacular Simpson Desert (Munga-Thirri National Park & Conservation Park), the Channel Country, Goyder Lagoon, Kallakoopah River, Warburton River and Lake Eyre North onto William Creek for lunch at another iconic outback hotel. From here we fly over the Anna Creek Station (the world’s largest cattle station), the Anna Creek Painted Hills, Olympic Dam Mine and Roxby Downs before landing back in Port Augusta. All this whilst enjoying great views and commentary along the way.
PRICE INCLUDES ALL FLIGHTS, ACCOMODATION, MEALS & GUIDED TOURS. Price is based on twin share rooms.
All flights subject to weather . Flight paths may vary without notice.
Highlights
- Spencer Gulf, Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound
- Innamincka Hotel, Cooper Creek & Dig Tree
- Birdsville Hotel & Birdsville Bakery
- Big Red, Diamantina River, Channel Country, Coongie Lakes & Lake Eyre
- William Creek Hotel
- Anna Creek Painted Hills
COOBER PEDY & LAKE EYRE 2 days / 1 night
Departs Port Augusta or Hawker, SA
from $2375 per person
DAY 1: Departing Port Augusta or Hawker SA, the flight will take us over Wilpena Pound, the Flinders ranges, several Gorges, Aroona Dam, Leigh Creek open-cut coal fields, Marree Man, Lake Eyre South and half of Lake Eyre North, landing at the remote town of William Creek for lunch (an iconic pub on the Oodnadatta Track). From here we fly over the beautiful Anna Creek Painted Hills onto Coober Pedy for your overnight stay.
After settling into your unique underground accommodation, you will head out to the Breakaways on a sunset tour before returning for your evening meal.
DAY 2: After breakfast, you will take a tour of the Coober Pedy township, homes, churches, and mines all whilst learning the history of the underground way of life. You will then have free time to take a walk, visit the many opal shops and surrounds, then have lunch before joining up again to depart for Port Augusta.
PRICE INCLUDES ALL FLIGHTS, ACCOMODATION, MEALS & GUIDED TOURS. Price is based on twin share rooms.
All subject to weather & availability. Flight paths may vary without notice.
Highlights
- Spencer Gulf, Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound
- Lake Eyre
- William Creek Hotel
- Anna Creek Painted Hills
- Coober Pedy & Breakaways
FLINDERS RANGES, ARKAROOLA & LAKE EYRE - 2 days / 1 night
Departs Port Augusta or Hawker, SA
from $2499 per person
DAY 1: Departing Port Augusta we fly over the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Gammon Ranges and the many gorges along the way to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary for your overnight stay. After settling in and enjoying lunch, you will join the world famous 4x4 WD ridge top tour to Sillers Lookout. Afterwards you will have some free time before your evening meal in the Native Pine dining room. At 8pm you can join the Star gazing tour to the observatory, which is said to be one of the best locations in Australia to see the stars before retiring.
DAY 2: After breakfast we return to the plane and head to the remote airstrip on Etadunna station which is on the Birdsville Track. We then follow the Cooper Creek, over Lake Eyre North & the Warburton Inlet and across to the iconic William Creek Hotel for lunch. After lunch we return to Port Augusta via the Anna Creek Painted Hills, Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs and Lake Torrens.
PRICE INCLUDES ALL FLIGHTS, ACCOMODATION, MEALS & GUIDED TOURS. Price is based on twin share rooms.
All subject to weather & availability. Flight paths may vary without notice.
Highlights
- Spencer Gulf, Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound
- Arkaroola & Ridge Top Tour
- Lake Eyre
- William Creek Hotel
- Anna Creek Painted Hills
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EXTREME OUTBACK TOUR - 4 days / 3 nights
Departs Port Augusta or Hawker, SA
from $4995 per person
DAY 1: From Port Augusta we fly over the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Gammon Ranges and the many gorges along the way to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary for your overnight stay. After settling in and enjoying lunch, you will join the world famous 4x4WD ridge top tour to Sillers Lookout.
You will have some free time before meeting back up for your evening meal in the Native Pine dining room. Afterwards you can take a tour to the observatory which is said to be one of the best locations to see the stars.
DAY 2: After breakfast we head to the remote airstrip on Etadunna station which is on the Birdsville Track and then onto Innamincka where you will enjoy a town tour and the option to wander through the Bush nursing home which is full of history from the area. After lunch at the Innamincka Hotel you will take a quick flight along the Cooper Creek and land at the Dig Tree where you can learn about the ill-fated Bourke & Wills journey. Next we head to Birdsville for your overnight stay. Along the way you will view the internationally renown bird conservation park Coongie Lakes, the Stoney & Strzelecki deserts, Lake Etamunbanie and more.
DAY 3: Today all refreshed you will make your way over to the famous Birdsville Bakery for a hearty breakfast and a wander around before joining the informative town tour and visit to the towns artesian bore.
Next we depart for your flight over the Channel Country, Goyder Lagoon, Warburton River and the Simpson Desert on the way to Lake Eyre and onto another remote iconic pub, the William Creek Hotel for lunch. From here we make our way over the Anna Creek Painted Hills on to Coober Pedy for your overnight stay.
After settling into your unique underground accommodation, you will head out to the Breakaways on a sunset tour before returning for your evening meal.
DAY 4: After breakfast, you will take a tour of the town, homes, churches, and mines all whilst learning the history of the underground way of life. You will then have free time to take a walk, visit the many opal shops and surrounds, then have lunch before joining up again to depart for your return flight to Port Augusta.
Your experience will be in high wing planes to maximise views and all with great interactive commentary along the way.
Price iAfter breakfast we head to the remote airstrip on Etadunperna station which is on the Birdsville Track and then onto Innamincka where you will enjoy a town tour and the option to wander through the Bush nursing home which is full of history from the area. After lunch at the Innamincka Hotel you will take a quick flight along the Cooper Creek and land at the Dig Tree where you can learn about the ill-fated Bourke & Wills journey. Next we head to Birdsville for your overnight stay. Along the way you will view the internationally renown bird conservation park Coongie Lakes, the Stoney & Strzelecki deserts, Lake Etamunbanie and more.
PRICE INCLUDES FLIGHTS, ACCOMODATION, MEALS & GUIDED TOURS. Price is based on twin share rooms.
Highlights
- Spencer Gulf, Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound
- Arkaroola & Ridge Top Tour
- Innamincka & Dig Tree
- Birdsville & Big Red
- Goyder Lagoon, Channel Country & Lake Eyre
- William Creek Hotel & Anna Creek Painted Hills
- Coober Pedy & Breakaways
Coober Pedy - 1 day
Departs Port Augusta, SA
from $995 per person
Located in the outback desert is a truly unique underground town that was built to avoid the scorching heat of the outback desert. In the 60's and 70's saw opal mining develop into a multi-million dollar industry. Many locals are still mining for opal today but the town relies heavily today on tourism as well. Coober Pedy has culture, charm and a unique lifestyle. Take the opportunity to visit old and current mines, chuches, houses and motels with a local guide. Options to also visit the Breakaways and the dog fence.
7.30am Depart Port Augusta and fly over Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam, Prominent Hills mine and the spectacular Anna Creek Painted Hills before landing at Coober Pedy for a locally guided tour of this wonderfully unique outback Opal mining town. You will experience the towns' rich history, diverse culture and outback charm, whilst visiting underground homes, churches, museums, opal mines, and other Coober Pedy specialties. Coober Pedy truly is like no other place in the world.
Enjoy a light lunch before your freetime to wander the township admiring the many opal shops and meeting the locals before flying back over the town and diggings of Coober Pedy, the great salt lakes, mini islands and vastness of this outback to Port Augusta.
PRICE INCLUDES MEAL & GUIDED TOUR.
Additional Add On Option: Stay the night in an underground motel and take a sunset & breakaways tour before a meal at the Desert Cave Hotel. There are outstanding views to see, which highlight the ever changing colourful desert. This area has been used in a number of films and advertisements including the movies Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and Ground Zero.
Highlights
- Spencer Gulf, Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam
- Anna Creek Painted Hills
- Town tour - including underground Motel, churches, mines and more
- Lunch at the outback cafe
- Free time to wander around Coober Pedy
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