LUXURY HELICOPTER

TRAVEL

HELI FISHING COBBOLD GORGE

9 DAY

HELICOPTER SAFARI

LAKE MACQUARIE TO WHITSUNDAYS

9 DAY HELICOPTER SAFARI

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Day 1 | Lake Macquarie to Nyngan

Depart Lake Macquarie heading west over the Great Dividing Range. Stopping in Mudgee Vinyard for lunch.

After lunch head to Dubbo for fuel. Short flight to the Bogan River where you’ll be greeted to an outback experience in the town of Nyngan. We’ll be greeted with an ice cold beverage, followed by a tasty country cook up on the banks of the Bogan River.

Stay | Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park

Day 1 NYNGAN

Day 2 PARACHILNA

Day 2 | Nyngan to

Parachilna

Head west to Cobar, then off to Broken Hill “The Silver City” where we will stop for fuel and lunch. Take in the outback atmosphere of this eclectic mining town. Then off to the renowned Prarie Hotel in Parachilna.

Stay | The Prarie Hotel Parachilna

Day 3 | Parachilna to Birdsville

Departing Parachilna to Leigh Creek for fuel. Fly over Lake Eyre South. Up the Birdsville track to Mungerannie Hotel for a beer, over Big Red (sand dune Simpson desert) landing in Birdsville for the night.

Stay | Birdsville

Day 3 BIRDSVILLE

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Day 4 | Birdsville to Mount Isa One of Australia’s truly unique destinations, also known as the ”oasis of the outback” Stay | MOUNT ISA

Day 6 | Adels Grove to Karumba

Depart Adels Grove stopping in Burketown for fuel. Today we can try our luck at catching an elusive Barramundi.

Picturesque flight to Karumba Point. Enjoy the stunning sunset overlooking the Gulf of Carpenteria. Make sure you don’t miss the sunrise (pictured above) Stay | End of the Road Motel

Day 6 KARUMBA

Day 4 MOUNT ISA

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Day 5 | Mount Isa to Adels Grove Paddle up Lawn Hill Gorge in a Canoe. Spend as long as you want exploring the Gorges and waterfalls, this is truly a magnificent destination. Alternatively if the self-paddle isn’t for you then take the electric boat and sit back and relax taking in the amazing scenery of Lawn Hill Gorge. Stay | Adels Grove air conditioned rooms or pre-erected tents.

Day 5 ADELS GROVE

Day 9 | Undara to

Whitsundays

Early morning this morning with a Bush breakfast before a tour of the Lava Tubes. Welcome to the Whitsundays! Soak up the relaxed tropical atmosphere of Airlie Beach. This evening, Farewell dinner where you can try to reflect on some of the things you have seen and done over the last 9 days. Stay | Heart Hotel Airlie Beach or similar accommodation

Day 8 | Cobbold to Undara Board your luxury helicopter again and head to the Outback town of Georgetown for refuel and lunch followed by a tour of the gem museum. Arriving at Undara for the night to enjoy great food and a campfire. Stay | Your choice of cabins or Train Carriages for accommodation.

Day 7 COBBOLD

Day 8 UNDARA

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Day 7 | Karumba to Cobbold

Discover Cobbold Gorge with a guided tour. This includes a walking visit to the grave of pioneer John Corbett and an overview of the geological history that has created the rugged sandstone formations. A walk to the top of the escarpment for freshwater crocodile viewing, along with a boat cruise through this unique waterway to experience the eerie silence and spectacular beauty of Cobbold Gorge. Stay | Cobbold or Forsayth Hotel.

Day 9 WHITSUNDAYS

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LAKE MACQUARIE MUDGEE WINE COUNTRY

BROKEN HILL HELI FISHING

THE BIRDSVILLE TRACK MOUNT ISA LAKE EYRE

PARACHILNA SIMPSON DESERT

GORGE CRUISE SUNSETS OVER THE GULF

COBBOLD GORGE UNDARA LAVA TUBES

WATERFALLS WHITSUNDAYS

LUXURY TRAVEL HERBERT RIVER

KARUMBA ADELS GROVE

LAWN HILL

CONTACT DETAILS Graeme Thomas COMPASS HELICOPTERS Postal Address 14 Lucca Rd Wyong, NSW 2259 P: +61 408 434639 E: bookings@compasshelicopters.com.au W: www.compasshelicopters.com.au

OUTBACK SAFARI priced from $14,990* SALE PRICE

$11,990 per person twin share

All-inclusive*: Meals, accommodation and tours

*N.B. Alcohol not included. Single supplement applies contact us for individual pricing.

LAKE MACQUARIE TO WHITSUNDAYS 9 DAY

OUTBACK HELICOPTER SAFARI

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