The Outback Loop

DAY 1 | BROKEN HILL | 1 NIGHT

Our Outback journey begins in the morning in Sydney as we board our private aircraft and set course towards the West. Take in the views from a completely different perspective. Our Cessna Grand Caravan’s high wings and oversized windows are perfect for ‘flight seeing’. Keep an eye out as we pass over the Southern Highlands and head towards the ‘Food Bowl of Australia’ – Griffith.

Our first stop is Griffith Airport for a quick morning tea and a breath of fresh country air. We then board our private aircraft to head into the Outback; flying to Broken Hill, Australia’s oldest mining town, dating back to the 1880’s with a rich history in silver mining. Enjoy lunch in the Silver City and a visit to the interactive Royal Flying Doctors (RFDS) Museum. The RFDS provides a vital air service to remote Outback towns and communities.

After lunch we explore Broken Hill for the afternoon, and then visit the 12 sandstone sculptures created by a group of artists from all over the world. We have drinks as the sun goes down, before heading back into town for dinner and our overnight stay.

Accommodation: The Royal Exchange Hotel

Flight times: 3h30 – 2 flights – Flying from Bankstown to Griffith (1h40) to refuel, then onto Broken Hill (1h50)

Day 2 | SYDNEY - WILLIAM CREEEK | 1 NIGHT

Enjoy dress circle views overhead as we fly into South Australia and pass famous landmarks including Lake Frome, The Flinders Ranges and the ‘Marree Man,’ a remarkable 4.2 kilometre long, line drawing of an aboriginal hunter. We then fly past Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre as we make our approach into the remote town of William Creek (population 10) on the famous Oodnadatta Track. William Creek (also fondly known as Bill Rivers) neighbours the world’s largest cattle station – Anna Creek Station, home to the stunning Painted Hills.

This evening we dine at the authentic bush pub, The William Creek Hotel. This pub is loved by travellers from all around the world, with a front bar decorated by hundreds of notes, memorabilia and mementos.

Accommodation: The William Creek Hotel

Flight times: 2h25 – 1 flight – Flying from Broken Hill to William Creek (2h10).

Day 3 | WILLIAM CREEK - BIRDSVILLE | 1 NIGHT

An exciting day to witness more mesmerising images as our flight in our private aircraft takes us up through Lake Eyre to the iconic Outback town of Birdsvillle in Queensland, where we can taxi right up to the front door of the pub. Where else in the world can you do this? Experience the stunning sunset over “Big Red”, the tallest sand dune in The Simpson Desert, while enjoying a beer or wine.

Accommodation: The Birdsville Hotel

Flight times: 1h40 – 1 flight – Flying from William Creek to Birdsville.

Day 4 | BIRDSVILLE - LONGREACH | 2 NIGHTS

This morning we board our private aircraft for Longreach – the town where Qantas commenced operations 100 years ago (1920). Enjoy a private lunch surrounded by aviation history at the Qantas Founders Museum. Take a dip in the pool at our boutique accommodation before cruising the Thomson River. There are endless photo opportunities on this gentle sunset cruise before we go ashore for a traditional campfire dinner under the stars. We will be treated with bush poetry and Starlight’s Spectacular Sound & Light Show – a night to remember.

Accommodation: Mitchell Grass Retreat, Longreach – Brand new 5 Star Glamping on the outskirts of town.

Flight times: 2h – 1 flight – Flying from Birdsville to Longreach.