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7 Day Lake Eyre Expedition

7 Day

$3729 Per Person

Single Supplement $595

Tuesday 22nd June 2027

Experience an unforgettable Lake Eyre and Outback South Australia adventure. Journey through historic towns, the Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Woomera, and William Creek, then enjoy a breathtaking scenic flight over Lake Eyre. Discover iconic landscapes, rich history, unique attractions, and authentic outback hospitality on this fully escorted multi-day tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tuesday 22nd June 2027 BERRI

All aboard for a truly unique experience as we discover Lake Eyre and Outback South Australia. Today we travel along the Murray Valley Highway to Echuca for our first morning tea break. Continue on past the chain of lakes and onto Swan Hill for lunch. Then we make our way through the Mallee Region past the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, continue through Red Cliffs and along the Sturt Highway. We enjoy afternoon tea before crossing the South Australian border as we makeour way to Berri for our Overnight stay at the Berri Hotel.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Wednesday 23rd June 2027 BERRI - ROXBY DOWNS

After breakfast we make our way past Lake Bonney and follow the Murray River to Morgan. Then travel to Port Pirie where we have lunch. This afternoon we travel to Port Augusta then onto the town of Woomera previously known as the Woomera Test Facility, the Woomera Rocket Range, and the Long-Range Weapons Establishment. We visit the many displays of past rockets in the town surrounds. Then we make our way to Roxby Downs for our Overnight accommodation Discovery Parks Roxby Downs. Dinner and Breakfast in the morning will be served at the Roxby Downs Tavern.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Thursday 24th June 2027 ROXBY DOWNS - WILLIAM CREEK

After a hearty breakfast we visit the Information Centre and learn all things about the famous BHP Olympic Dam which is apart of our Minerals Australia Operation. We then begin making our way to William Creek. For lunch we enjoy a boxed lunch at The Lake Eyre South Viewing point. Which gives you a great opportunity to get a sneak peek of this majestic land mark. Before arriving into William Creek have a look at the Strangeway Springs. A Pastoral station ruin with the opportunity to meander around this historic site as well as look at active and extinct springs. Our overnight stay is at the William Creek Hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Friday 25th June 2027 LAKE EYRE SCENIC FLIGHT

An exciting day awaits as we enjoy the spectacular scenic flight over Lake Eyre. This Lake Eyre flight departs William Creek for the southern end of Lake Eyre North, Belt Bay. This bay is the lowest point below sea level in Australia. We track across the bay for Silcrete Island and up the western shoreline of the Babbage Peninsula and up to Dulhunty Island. From there we pick up the Warburton Groove and follow the Groove up to the very northern end of the Lake to the Warburton Inlet. We then follow the Warburton River up the Channel Country to the Kalaweerina Inlet and then return to William Creek. This flight allows you to go to the very north end of Lake Eyre to experience the river systems and the desert. This flight offers you a great way to overview the lake, especially when the rivers are running and the birds are nesting. On the flight enjoy the visual extremes of Lake Eyre, Australia's largest inland lake situated in South Australia. Its incredible colours and patterns become accentuated from the air whether full of water or totally dry. A totally captivating flight that will return you both visually impacted and educationally enriched. The flight includes full commentary via headsets worn by all passengers and superb window views. From William Creek we then travel to Coober Pedy. Where we explore Coober Pedy with a tour with a local, discover the Umoona Opal Mine & Museum, The Modern Underground Home. Dingo Fence, Moon plains and the Spectacular Breakaways. Overnight stay is at the Opal Inn.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Saturday 26th June 2027 COOBER PEDY - PORT AUGUSTA

Today we make our way to the seaside town of Port Augusta. Along the way we will visit the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden before arriving into our accommodation. Overnight stay The Standpipe Motor Inn - Port Augusta.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Sunday 27th June 2027 PORT AUGUSTA - MILDURA

This morning after breakfast we pass the Southern Flinders Ranges and make our way to Burra for a tour of this historic township. The contrasting architecture reflecting Irish, English, Cornish and European influences is unique. From Burra we travel to Morgan, situated on the Murray River. Then we make our way to Mildura. We settle in for our Overnight Stay at the Mildura Inlander Resort.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Monday 28th June 2027 MILDURA - HOME

Today we travel to Swan Hill for lunch, enjoy a meal at the Swan Hill Club. Travel the Murray Valley Highway to Echuca where we enjoy afternoon tea with time to reflect on our tour having seen some wonderful sights of South Australia’s Outback and Lake Eyre.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Tour Terms and Conditions:

Deposit & Payment

A deposit of $150 per person is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.

The balance must be paid by 1st May 2027. Bookings made after this date require full payment.

Name Badges & Passenger Details

Name badges will display your preferred first name.

Please provide your phone number, email, address, and any special dietary or room requirements when booking.

Accommodation Options

Room types available: Twin, Double, Single, Triple, or Will Share.

  • Passengers choosing Will Share will be matched with another single traveller of the same gender wherever possible.
  • If no match is found, a single supplement will apply.
  • If sharing arrangements prove incompatible, both passengers will need to pay for a single room, if available.

Passenger Pickup & Return Service

Cardwell’s Coach Travel provides included pickup and return from major towns in North, North-East, Central Victoria, and Southern NSW, including:

Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla, Seymour, Bendigo, Finley, Kerang, Echuca, Deniliquin, Yarrawonga, Corowa, and surrounding areas.

Passengers residing outside these areas are offered overnight accommodation in Numurkah along with secure car storage at our depot.

Melbourne airport pickup and return is available for a surcharge.

Cancellation Policy

  • Before balance due date: Refunds are available less a $25 per person administration fee and any expenses already incurred on your behalf.
  • On or after balance due date, or once the tour has commenced: No refund is available.

Fares & Itineraries

All fares and itineraries in the brochure are correct at the time of printing. Errors will be corrected where necessary.

Changes in government taxes, duties, or operator policies (air, rail, sea) are beyond our control.

Discounted fares are subject to availability.

Once full payment is received, fares are fixed.

Tour duration includes the departure and return days. Fares do not cover additional accommodation or transfers caused by delays, strikes, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Payments made via travel agents are not considered received until a Booking Confirmation or Payment Receipt is issued. Tours may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met. Full refund provided.

Cardwell’s reserves the right to cancel bookings or refuse travel if payment has not been received and may allocate waitlisted passengers in place of those who fail to pay on time.

Eligibility

Passengers who cannot care for themselves or whose condition may inconvenience other travellers may be refused boarding.

Travellers requiring assistance must be accompanied by a capable companion.

Itinerary Changes

Itineraries, tours, and cruises are guides only and may be altered without notice due to weather, road conditions, strikes, supplier issues, or other circumstances.

Changes will be made in passengers’ best interests.

Fuel Surcharge

If fuel prices reach $3.00 per litre, a $5 per person per day fuel surcharge will be applied to the final payment. Subject to change.

Seat Changes

A daily seat rotation system ensures all passengers have the opportunity to enjoy varied seating arrangements.

Luggage

Each passenger may bring:

  • One medium suitcase (maximum 20kg / 42 lbs)
  • One carry-on bag for use inside the coach
  • Excess luggage cannot be carried.

Force Majeure

If circumstances beyond our control—including natural disasters, pandemics, terrorism, or other unforeseen events—delay or prevent us from fulfilling our obligations, such delay or non-performance will not be considered a breach of contract and will not give rise to claims for compensation.

Our responsibilities will be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event.

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