Indicative Rate* $15.00 to $1499.00 Tour Only
G'Day from Outback Australia! Imagine embarking on an outback mail run or flying over Lake Eyre. Well Skinny Dingo Tours can make it happen. They have been operating for well over a decade and have developed their tours to help you see the best the Outback has to offer.
They have scenic Lake Eyre tours departing Quilpie and Birdsville on a daily basis. They have day tours around Quilpie and Birdsville, and also have package tours that include Lake Eyre and Innamincka. One of their most popular tours at Quilpie is the Outback Mail Run. They have operated the mail contract for 11 years and now offer you the opportunity to help us deliver vital supplies to 10 remote cattle and sheep stations on a 400 kilometre journey. At Birdsville, they have the not to be missed Big Red Sunset Tour ...you will never forget the sun setting on the sand hills of the Simpson Desert.
So why not give them a call, the Outback is waiting.

The Birdsville Caravan Park runs the popular Big Red Sunset Tour on a daily basis. This tour captures the true outback spirit and culture as you sit on the top of Big Red sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the nibbles offered by your hosts. Your hosts will pick you up in their 11 seater Troop Carrier from the Reception Area at the Birdsville Caravan Park. Nibblies are provided, however, bring your own beverages.
Packages can also be organised ex Quilpie with flights via Skytrans. Please contact the operator for further details.
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| $45.00 | $45.00 | Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate. |
Do Birdsville the easy way! Save on fuel, time and tyres and visit Australia's iconic outback town in style. Fly from Quilpie and enjoy a memorable overnight package tour in Birdsville including accommodation. Packages departing from Brisbane are also available, please contact Skinny Dingo Tours for details.
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| $450.00 | $450.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Derived from 1 person rate. |

Want to do some serious fossicking? Take a self drive opal tour to Deuces Wild, about 70 kilometres west of Quilpie. This is their own opal lease that once produced a fortune in opal. Although it has been filled in and the area rehabilitated, that doesn't mean there's nothing left. Be aware though that you will have to move lots of dirt to find the 'big one'! This tour is operated from the Channel Country Caravan Park. Just go to the office to get all the
details and of course a map!
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| $15.00 | $15.00 | Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate. |

Join their mailman as he delivers mail and freight to ten remote properties on his 400 kilometre round trip. Includes smoko at Trinidad Station with Margaret Pegler where you also have to opportunity to view Margaret's lovely garden. This is a unique opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Kings in Grass Castles, pioneers who settled this rugged land nearly 150 years ago.
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| $85.00 | $85.00 | Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate. |
This exclusive four-day three-night flying package takes you on a unique trip from Brisbane to Lady Elliot Island, with stops at Birdsville and Longreach. A great way to experience the best of Australia's Outback destinations and a jewels of our spectacular Reef.
In Birdsville you will take a tour of the town before heading out at dusk to the biggest sandhill in the Simpson Desert, Big Red, to watch a sunset in an unforgettable location. Dinner, the famous Birdsville Hotel.
In Longreach experience the Stockman's Hall of Fame, Kinnon and Co's Station Store, an old fashioned Cobb and Co Coach Ride and an evening meal aboard the 'Longreach Belle'.
Finally set your sights on the Great Barrier Reef and all the treasures that wait on Lady Elliot Island.
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| $3050.00 | $3050.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Derived from 1 person rate. |
It has happened again... The heart of outback Australia has comes alive after recent floods and rivers, lakes and waterholes teem with birdlife and wildflowers. Skinny Dingo Tours have made available an exclusive package tour which showcases this natural wonder. Flying in a private plane you will
experience a three-day, two-night accommodated package with overnight stops in the iconic towns of Birdsville and Quilpie including a birds eye view of the famous Channel Country and Queensland Outback and of course what is sure to be the highlight, a flight over Lake Eyre. Few get the opportunity to witness such a spectacle; this is a once in a lifetime tour opportunity. Call Donna on 1300 138 687 to book.
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| $1712.00 | $1712.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Derived from 1 person rate. |
From a Cessna 210 get a birdseye view of the spectacular Channel Country and surrounding areas with one of these scenic flights. Highlights include Cooper Creek, Channel Country, and Dig Tree.
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| $462.00 | $462.00 | Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate. |
Children: Children are welcome.
From a Cessna 210 get a birdseye view of the spectacular Channel Country and surrounding areas with one of these scenic flights. Highlights include Channel Country, Lake Eyre, William Creek, Dig Tree, and Lake Yamma Yamma.
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| $825.00 | $825.00 | Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate. |
From a Cessna 210 get a birdseye view of the spectacular Channel Country and surrounding areas with one of these scenic flights. Highlights include Channel Country, Lake Eyre, William Creek, Dig Tree, Lake Yamma Yamma, Birdsville, Big Red Sunset Tour, accommodation, and wine.
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| $1499.00 | $1499.00 | Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate. |
This packaged tour is a great way to see Lake Eyre and the surrounding region of Quilpie.
Day One: Depart Brisbane on a Monday via Skytrans arrive Quilpie. The afternoon is your time to look around the town of Quilpie and maybe purchase some opal. The overnight accommodation will be at the Quilpie Hotel Motel with option to have dinner the cafe attached to the Hotel or head down to the Channel Country Tourist Park for some Campfire dining and entertainment.
Day Two is the highlight with scenic flying over Lake Eyre, via the Dig Tree with lunch at William Creek. Stay overnight in Quilpie.
Day Three: Tour to Eromanga before departing on Queensland Rail.
Day Four: Arrive Brisbane around Lunch time.
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| $1712.00 | $1712.00 | Tour - All Inclusive (Double) Derived from 1 person rate. |
Children: Children are welcome.
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator . All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.