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Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills

2026

4WD Tour

Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills

Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills

We’ve been guiding travellers to Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre for many years, building a deep understanding of this remarkable, ever-changing landscape. There is always something extraordinary to experience here but right now is different. Floodwaters are predicted to rival those of the 1970s, surpassing even last year’s record. Experience this rare spectacle on a Small Group Tour with a maximum of just 22 guests, as the Georgina, Diamantina and Cooper Creeks flood in unison. From a unique aerial vantage, watch the Outback come alive as these legendary waterways carve a shimmering inland sea across the landscape, attracting an incredible array of wildlife.

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Adelaide return
8 Days 4WD Tour

Itinerary

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Adelaide to Adelaide

8 days / 7 night 4WD Tour

Day 1

Arrive Adelaide, Wadlata Outback Centre, Port Augusta

Day 2

Port Augusta, Marree

Day 3

Marree, William Creek, the Painted Hills

Signature Experience

Day 4

William Creek, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Birdsville

Signature Experience

Day 5

Birdsville, Wilpena Pound

Signature Experience

Day 6

Wilpena Pound

Enrich Your Experience

Day 7

Wilpena Pound, Clare Valley, Adelaide

Signature Experience

Day 8

Depart Adelaide

Coach/Vehicle
Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)
4WD/Unsealed road
Scenic flight (Included)

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations

  • APT highly recommends travel insurance

  • This tour includes mainly easy walks over uneven terrain

  • Prices includes airport transfers and park fees

  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified

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