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2013 Birdsville Races & Outback Safari wrap-up

All done for another year as Birdsville is getting back to normality after approximately 7000 extra people invaded the normally placid, but iconic, outback town of 100 for the 2013 Birdsville Cup and race meet last weekend.  Just 12,000 camel curry pies were apparently sold over the two days from the local bakery! This made up just…

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Flying Tour to the 2013 Birdsville Races

The outback event of the year, the iconic Birdsville Races 2013, is on again for the 130th year. Departing Adelaide on the 6th of September, Goin’ Off Safaris has two seats available for a three day Outback Flying Safari, which includes a full day at the Birdsville Races in the comfort of the popular trackside…

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Get on the “Flying Outback Pub Crawl”

Here is our new Outback tour with a twist – a  Outback Pub Crawl! Lots of fun, laughter, fantastic food,cold beer and great company over 3 amazing days. We visit 5 of Australia’s most unique outback pubs including Marree, Innamincka, Birdsville, Glendambo & Australia’s most isolated pub- William Creek. You also get to see the…

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Fantastic weekend away in the Outback

Friday morning was what you would typically expect on a winters morning in Adelaide; slight drizzle, cold & cloudy as we made our morning pick ups for another 3 Day Lake Eyre & Outback Supreme Scenic Safari. The cloud stayed with us until just before Port Augusta when right on cue, the wind pushed them…

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Weekend rain to make a further impact on Lake Eyre and the Outback

There has been more considerable widespread rain across the northern South Australia and into Queensland over the last few days which will certainly further enhance water going into Lake Eyre as well as freshening up the country side yet again. Innamincka recorded near 40mm which sees the roads still shut for a few more weeks…

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Lake Eyre: A journey through the heart of the continent

The country’s biggest lake, Lake Eyre, is surrounded by an ever changing environment. It is generally dry and barren, devoid of life- but when the rains finally come the area transforms into something quite spectacular. In 2009, ABC journalist Paul Lockyer set out to document the story of the lake. Featuring photographs by John Bean,…

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