A photographic experience like no other awaits you.

Australia’s premier Lake Eyre and Painted Hills photography experience



2027 Tours

At Lake Eyre From The Air we specialise in private bookings rather than fixed tour dates

This means we tailor the dates, number of flights and duration as well as locations to best suit your needs

As pioneers of the first dedicated aerial photography tour company in Lake Eyre, our experience and knowledge of the region is unmatched.

See our tour packages below

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An overview of the experience that awaits you with Lake Eyre From The Air

STANDARD 3 NIGHT PACKAGE

Prices start at $9500 per person (additional hours and locations quoted on a per hour basis)

What’s included in a standard 3 day tour:

  • Minimum of 2 guests (if travelling solo we can pair you with another guest wishing to book on a wait list)

  • 2 guests per flight ONLY from an open door GA8 Air Van for uninterrupted views

  • Return transfers by air between Olympic Dam and William Creek. Thats right, we fly in directly with our own
    aircraft. No driving from Coober Pedy, no extra nights in transit. You will arrive at William Creek and the action starts from day one !!!

  • 3 nights accomodation and 3 days of photography staying at the William Creek Hotel

  • All meals while at William Creek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Two x 2-hour flights over Lake Eyre (1× 2-hours over the southern end of Lake Eyre North and Lake Eyre South and 1× 2-hour flight over the northern areas of Lake Eyre North)

  • One x 30 min flight over the Painted Hills

  • One x up to 5 hour walk around the Painted Hills with exclusive and unrestricted access (not available to the public)

  • Australia’s leading photographic educator, guide and founder of Lake Eyre From The Air Jay Collier

  • Image review and editing sessions between activities

  • Bottled water on all flights and activities

  • Additional air time and locations can be arranged on request (our advice is to book 2x extra hours to extend each Lake Eyre flight to 3-hours each) ASK US FOR A QUOTE TODAY


What’s not included:

  • Return flights from your home city to Adelaide

  • Return flights to Olympic Dam with Alliance Airlines (you must book the 7am Adelaide to Olympic Dam flight on the first day of the tour and depart on the 9:30am Olympic Dam to Adelaide on the final day)
    Flights depart daily from Adelaide airport with Alliance Air www.allianceairlines.com.au

  • Meals outside of William Creek Hotel (pre/post tour or snacks between provided meals)

  • Bar purchases and drinks

  • Pre or post accomodation in Adelaide. 1x night before is required near Adelaide airport due to early flight times on the first
    morning from Adelaide to William Creek



ULTIMATE 3 NIGHT PACKAGE

Prices start at $10,900 per person

The Ultimate package you fly further and allows more reach additional locations and provides 6 hours of flying over Lake Eyre. As the Lake is so large, we created this package to offer what we feel is the perfect “minimum” hours that we feel covers the best areas to ensure you take home the ultimate images from your time with us.

What’s included and not included:

  • All the same inclusions and exclusions as the standard 3 day package above but includes 2-hours of additional airtime over Lake Eyre

  • With the 1-hour extra flight time on both Lake Eyre flights (2× 3-hour flights), this allows more time to fly further and reach additional locations and have more time to circle over major areas of interest to increase photographic opportunities

  • WANT TO FLY EVEN FURTHER AND ADD ON EXTRA LOCATIONS? Additional locations such as Lake Torrens or Gairdner can be added to create a customised extended outback aerial photography tour. ASK US HOW WE CAN CREATE YOUR DREAM ADVENTURE

  • Any additional airtime can be added on an hourly basis so please ask us for a quote

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Private Exclusive & Group Bookings

Do you want to book private and exclusive use of the aircraft with options to customise your itinerary?

  • Extra air time

  • Additional locations such as Lake Torrens or Lake Gairdner, Flinders Ranges, Maree or Birdsville

  • Specific dates

  • Small groups, corporate bookings, camera clubs, we can design a total package for your group using multiple aircraft


Contact Jay NOW to discuss your options and build the ultimate aerial photography experience by emailing thephotographyworkshopco@gmail.com OR to arrange a time to talk over a phone call



Jay Collier

Founder and tour leader - Lake Eyre From The Air

Email - thephotographyworkshopco@gmail.com

Phone: Please email to request a call back

Bookings & Enquiries

 

For all bookings & enquiries as well as availability of tickets please click the button below to request a detailed PDF itinerary and booking form. If you wish to discuss your enquiry over the phone please email your name and contact number and we will arrange a time to call you to discuss your enquiry.

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