Tours

 
 
                                                      

             Coober Pedy Town tour – 2 hour.

This is an overview of this unique outback Opal mining town. With its history, diverse culture underground homes, underground churches and mining etc.

            Coober Pedy Town and Breakaways – 4 hour.

 Starting with the town tour we then move on to the beautiful Breakaways to the North of town and after taking in the magnificent scenery we then move down along part of the dingo fence, the longest  fence in the world, then across the Moon plains where a lot of films have been produced .

               Coober Pedy Opal Tour –

Out in the dust with us, you’ll tour the Opal fields and see how this elusive Gemstone is mined and processed to the finished product. You may even try your luck by Noodling   your own precious stone

              Painted Desert – 6 hours

  Traveling North East from Coober Pedy through 2 Cattle stations to the Arckaringa Hills and Painted Desert. This country highlights the vivid colours of the outback. Millions of years in the making, with its un spoilt beauty. You won’t be able to resist the leisurely walk through this area with its breathtaking views. (Lunch is provided) before returning to Coober Pedy.

              Painted Desert Sunset (We are sorry this tour is not available until July 2012)

  As for the Painted Desert Tour, with accommodation at Arckaringa Station. The views at sunset and night sky is well worth the stay.(Lunch is replaced by campfire dinner)

              Manguri Transfers (travel time aprox 45 min)

 If you are traveling on the GHAN (arrangements must be made with the railways for stopping at Manguri/Coober Pedy) we will meet the train for transfer to Coober Pedy accommodation or from your accommodation to meet the Train.

             William Creek Transfers

 We will pick you up from your accommodation for the drive through  the dog fence, and some wide open spaces onto Anna Creek Station (Largest Cattle Station in the world) to William Creek (the smallest town in Australia) to link up with Trevor (Wrights Air) for your flight over Lake Eyre.  After Lunch at the William Creek pub we take the leisurly Drive back to Coober Pedy.

Flights include          1 hour               Lake Eyre  

2 hour       Lake Eyre, Cooper River and Painted Hills

(for more on flights see the  link to Wrights Air)

 Lake Eyre GroundTour –(4WD)  7+hours

There is just one thing small about this tour, first we cross the longest man made structure in the world then onto the largest cattle station in the world (Anna Creek Station) past the lake with the longest place name in Australia (Lake Cadibarrawirracanna, Cadi for short) then to the Largest salt lake in Australia (Lake Eyre), after visiting the lake we return via William Creek (the smallest town in Australia) stopping at the famous William Creek pub to wash away some dust.   Haligan Bay is the only accessible point by road (track) to the western side of Lake Eyre, The track is not easy but it is the only way to get to the lake other than by Air.

  •          Note all tours are for a min of 2 people unless by arrangement
  •          All tours are subject to road conditions or closures due to weather.