Lake Eyre Flights
Discover the amazing hundred-year flood with a stunning scenic flight across Lake Eyre and its beautiful surroundings. Depart now and witness the wonders of Lake Eyre from the skies with our scenic Lake Eyre flights!
Discover Lake Eyre flights the convenient way with Aus Air Services. Our Lake Eyre flying services are located just a few kilometers from Tooradin's town centre giving you the option to set up camp at the Lyndhurst Caravan Park or spend the night at the Lyndhurst Motel. Make a weekend of your Lake Eyre flight trip and discover what our local area has to offer!
Lake Eyre
Located just 90km of Marree, Lake Eyre is the largest salt-water lake across Australia, covering an incredible 9,500 square kilometers when full. The North Lake alone is larger in size than Belgium!
In the summer months, heavy tropical rain in the north of Australia snakes its way down to Lake Eyre through an elaborate system of channels and rivers, creating a diverse range of life in a usually dry and barren environment. Flocks of birds turn Lake Eyre's flooding waters into their home during the summer, nesting on the lakes in anticipation of water.
While the lake usually reaches its peak during these summer months, this year's summer wet season will be Lake Eyre's biggest yet, resulting in a spectacular flood viewable only with our Lake Eyre flights. Don't miss out on this unique natural wonder and book your Lake Eyre flights today!
Cooper Creek
As the Thompson and Barcoo rivers west of the Great Dividing Range join together into Cooper Creek, the river system splits into an incredible amount of braided channels. This year abnormal northern rainfalls have been high enough to flood the creek, resulting in a unique and rare event where Cooper Creek flows directly into Lake Eyre.
The almost 300,000 square kilometer Cooper Creek contributes to almost a quarter of the Lake Eyre Basin and spreads across Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales. Explore the rich history of Cooper Creek with one of our Lake Eyre flights.
Lake Eyre Flights Packages
Flight 1 – Lake Eyre North Scenic (Map)
Taking you from Lundhurst all the way to the centre of Jackboot Bay, the Lake Eyre North Scenic Flight provides incredible views of the Madigun Gulf, an area renowned for Don Campbell's land speed record. From the Madigun Gulf we fly to the lowest elevation point in Australia at Belt Bay before exploring Lake Eyre South on our return to Lyndhurst.
| Duration | Approx. 1.6 hours (C210), approx. 1.8 hours (GA8/C206) |
| Price | $280.00 per adult. (Minimum passenger numbers apply) |
Flight 2 – Cooper Creek and Lake Eyre (Map)
Departing from Lyndhurst, our second of our Lake Eyre flights travels directly to Cooper Creek, following it over Lake Killamperpunna and its flood plains to Lake Eyre North in the Madigun Gulf. After exploring further west to Delhunty Island, we begin the return trip, climbing over Lake Eyre South on the way back to Lyndhurst.
| Duration | Approx. 2.3 hours (C210), approx. 2.5 hours (GA8/C206) |
| Price | $395.00 per adult. (Minimum passenger numbers apply) |
Flight 3 – Lake Eyre and Lunch at the Birdsville Pub (Map)
Explore the Lake Eyre region with birds-eye views of Farina, Marree then onto Lake Eyre. Jackboot Bay is the first stop at this massive lake then, we track up the Warburton Groove into the lush green Goyder Lagoon. From there we depart alongside the Warburton and Diamantina rivers bound for the Queensland border.
Let our pilot buy you lunch while resting for lunch at the iconic Birdsville Hotel, then explore the town on foot where the famous Birdsville races are held annually. From here we begin our return trip over the Strzelecki Desert to the site of the Cooper Creek punt, the only access over the Birdsville track when the Coopers is in flood. With an experienced pilot, the perfect aircraft and a wondrous setting, this is one of the Lake Eyre flights you don't want to miss.
| Duration | 3.9hrs Flight Time (C210). 4.4hrs Flight Time (C206/GA8) |
| Price | To charter the whole aircraft for 4 passengers it will be $900.00 per passenger. |
Flight 4 – Coal Mine & beyond Scenic Flights (Map)
Discover Lake Eyre's incredible coalmines with this beautiful scenic flight departing from Lyndhurst Airfield.
Leigh Creek Coal Mine
Discover the giant open cut Leigh Creek Coal mine that has been supplying coal to Port Augusta since 1888.
Iga Warta Ochre Pit
See the beautiful multi-coloured ochre pits created by Australian Aborigines.
Grindell’s Hut
Witness the scene of one of the most famous murders in Australian history, where John Gindell murdered his daughter's husband in 1918 for allegedly stealing cattle.
Arkaroola and Lake Frome
See Arkaroola and the Gammon Ranges with a birds eye view of this magnificent mountain range. Nearby lies Lake Frome, a salt lake so large it can be seen from space!
Mount Lyndhurst & Strzelecki Track
A bird watchers delight, Mount Lyndhurst has a vibrant flora and fauna, recently becoming an important site of copper and uranium exploration. See the nearby Strzelecki Track, a famous road which was used to transport stolen cattle to South Australia in the early 1870's.
| Duration | 1 hour approx |
| Price | $199.00 pp based on a charter of 5 |
Our Aircraft Fleet for Lake Eyre Flights
Cessna 206 (5 Seats)
The Cessna 206 is the true workhorse of the outback! Capable of carrying 5 passengers in comfort this aircraft gave the meaning of a bush aircraft. The high wings give all on board 360 degree views with little obstruction, and with fixed rugged undercarriage it can land almost anywhere. With a cruise speed of approximately 125 knots, the C206 is a comfortable aircraft to view Lake Eyre from. Each passenger is supplied with their own set of aviation headsets to listen to your pilot’s live commentary.
Cessna 210 (5 Seats)
The Cessna 210 is one of the most luxurious small aircraft to ever hit the runway. Relax in its comfortable leather seats as you take in the incredible views the Cessna 210 provides on our Lake Eyre flights due to its retractable gear and lack of wing struts. The perfect aircraft for scenic flights, the Cessna is capable of flying at a comfortable 150 knots, meaning you'll spend less time in transit and more time seeing the sights that excite you most on our Lake Eyre flights.
The Cessna 210 seats five and is the ideal aircraft for two adventurous couples or groups of five. Commentary on our Cessna 210 is provided through you own set of aviation headphones.
The Australian Made Gippsland Airvan – GA8 (Seats 7 Passengers)
The larger GA8 is perfect for larger groups of adventurers, providing the same luxury and high wings as our Cessna 210 for the ultimate in Lake Eyre flights. Maintained by our excellent mechanics and outfitted with personal headphones for each flyer, our experienced GA8 pilots will deliver revealing commentary on Lake Eyre as you take in its beauty on your flight.
Tailored Flights and packages
Looking for a quick way to get somewhere? Save money, time and have the experience of the lifetime with one of our chartered flights. Ask us for a quote today!
Whether you're travelling to Birdsville, Mildura, Alice Springs, Port Augusta, Oondatta or Broken Hill, we'll take you to any destination you can think of safely and quickly.
Booking information and enquiries
Lyndhurst Hotel-Motel (website)
3 Short Street
Lyndhurst 5731
South Australia
Phone: (08) 86757781
Flights Conducted under AOC: VT 559610-09