The Outback Classic

Our crew welcome you at Bankstown Airport (Sydney) as we board our private aircraft for this unforgettable Outback adventure. Sit back, relax and enjoy the changing landscapes from the air before landing in the agricultural centre of Moree for morning tea. We then track further north for lunch in the QLD Outback town of Charleville, the bilby capital of Australia. Our first destination is the pioneering town of Longreach. Take in the Outback views from your private outdoor deck before enjoying the golden hour on a gentle sunset river cruise of The Thomson River. There are endless photo opportunities before we go ashore for a traditional stockman’s campfire dinner under the stars.

Accommodation: Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach – Luxury Outback Glamping Experience

Enjoy an Outback sunrise on the surrounding Mitchell Grass Plains. This morning we will be surrounded by aviation history as we visit the Qantas Founders Museum. An afternoon of discovery awaits at the legendary Stockman’s Hall of Fame, which showcases the history and culture of rural Australia.

Accommodation: Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach (Luxury Glamping in the Outback)

Today our aircraft will take us across a large expanse of the Outback, flying over 1400kms to the heart of Australia, Uluru. Enjoy morning tea at the remote town of Boulia, famous for its camel races. Our next stop is lunch in Alice Springs. Sundowners will be enjoyed witnessing the changing colours of Australia’s iconic rock.

Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Uluru, Five Star Hotel in the desert

A morning of choice; relax and unwind or choose an active walk around Uluru or visit the nearby Olgas/Kata Tjuta. We will then board our private plane to follow the famous Oodnadatta Track to the remote outback post of William Creek. This evening we will enjoy true outback hospitality with drinks and dinner at the William Creek Hotel, which really comes alive in the winter months.

Accommodation: William Creek Hotel

Today is another opportunity to appreciate the grandeur and immensity of this Outback landscape as we travel in the scenic aircraft to the Painted Hills on Anna Creek Station.
We will head underground in the afternoon as we explore the quirky opal mining town of Coober Pedy, its mines, churches, museums and dugouts (homes).

Accommodation: William Creek Hotel

Today we take in the views from the sky as we fly over Kati Thanda- Lake Eyre, making our way north to Birdsville. On arrival, we will visit the iconic Birdsville Hotel, one of the only places in the world where your plane takes you right to the door of the pub. Sunset will be taken in over ‘Big Red’ the tallest sand dune in the Simpson desert, with canapes and drinks served.

Accommodation: The Birdsville Hotel

Our day of exploration sees us flying over three states: Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales. Our first stop is lunch at a surprising oasis in South Australia’s rugged Outback, The Innamincka pub. Once airborne again, we travel through the extensive dunes of the Strzelecki Desert to Tibooburra in Corner Country. You cannot miss the extraordinary Clifton Pugh mural in the bar of the popular watering hole of The Family Hotel. This evening we are dining across the road in the sandstone Tibooburra Hotel, dating back to the gold rush era of 1882.

Accommodation: Tibooburra Hotel

Today our plane takes us to the Outback town of Louth on The Darling River . We take a dirt track to Trilby Station – a 320,000 acre working sheep property. We will be hosted by the owners of Trilby, The Murray Family, gaining insight into life on a remote sheep station. This overnight stop focuses on offering the true Australian Outback station experience. Immerse yourself in the landscape, appreciating an outback sunset with drinks, before relaxing by a camp fire enjoying a home cooked dinner, under a star-lit sky.

Accommodation: Trilby Station, Louth (renovated shearers quarters or station cottages)

Wake up in peaceful and serene Outback surroundings. Enjoy a morning walk along Trilby’s ten kilometre walking track beside the river. Walk with the wildlife …. smell the bush. Guests will have an opportunity to ask questions about station life as Liz takes us on a walking tour, encompassing the state of the art shearing shed and impressive aircraft hanger. A traditional Shearers’ morning tea, smoko, is waiting for us at the neighbouring historic Dunlop Station. This was the first sheep station to use mechanical shears and our host Kim is keen to share its fascinating history. Our farewell lunch will be enjoyed at Shindy’s Inn on the banks of The Darling. Relax and enjoy your last Outback views as our private plane returns us home to Sydney.