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Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills

2025

4WD Tour

Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills

Lake Eyre and the Painted Hills

When Lake Eyre is flooded, it is a rare and spectacular event. Experience a rare spectacle as the Georgina, Diamantina, and Cooper Creeks flood in unison in an extraordinary event not seen in years. From a unique aerial vantage, watch the Outback come alive as these legendary waterways carve a shimmering inland sea across the landscape and attracts a unique array of wildlife.

Fly to the Painted Hills, a mesmerising rocky outcrop that emerges from the desert and features striking layers of red, orange, and purple hues that shift in the light. Visit the legendary outback towns of Port Augusta and Birdsville, and stay in the only accommodation available within Flinders Ranges National Park, gifting you superb access to the colossal Wilpena Pound.

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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