Scenic Flights and Air Tours from Birdsville

(In-conjunction with Wrights Air)

Now taking bookings for 2026

We're wrapping up our scenic flights for the year and look forward to flying with you again when flights recommence from the 1st of March.

Scenic Flights and Air Tours from Birdsville

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Channel Country and William Creek

Half day tour
See Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre come alive as the 2025 floodwaters reach their peak over the coming months
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Birdsville Township & Big Red

30 minutes
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Diamantina River and Goyder Lagoon Channel Country

80 minutes
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Eyre Creek, Lake Machattie & Diamantina flood out country

2 hours
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Birdsville & Channel Country Flood Extraordinaire (Now Closed - Fully Booked!)

5 days / 4 nights
Witness the Outback come alive in 2025 with the Eyre Creek, Diamantina, Cooper Creek, Coongie Lakes & Goyder Lagoon in flood.
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How to Book

Bookings can be made any number of ways including:

Aircraft

Birdsville Aviation (in conjunction with Wrights air at William Creek) operate multiple aircraft including Cessna Grand Caravan’s that feature a high wing configuration, air-conditioning, 13 seats, fold down steps for the ease of walk on walk off comfort and turbine engine reliability. We also operates Cessna 210’s which are a 5 seater, high wing aircraft utilised for smaller parties. The high wing configuration of our fleet offer’s remarkable uninterrupted views for all on board.

Birdsville Aviation

Birdsville Aviation is an owned and operated subsidiary of the famous Birdsville Hotel, also owners of the Birdsville Bakery. Birdsville Aviation has for 40 years operated the aviation fuel business in town. All Birdsville Aviation scenic flights are operated in conjunction with Wrights Air. Wrights Air are based in William Creek, South Australia and have been operating for over 25 years. They have a legendary reputation of providing exceptional scenic flights in exceptional aircraft in the remote Australian outback.

The owners of the Hotel (and Birdsville Aviation) have a long history in the aviation and tourism industries with Talia Ellis once being based at the small ‘outpost’ of William Creek. Once a junior pilot for Wrights Air, Talia quickly rose to being the company chief pilot and for 7 years had up to 20 aircraft and pilots working under her. After her time at Wrights Air Talia moved to be chief pilot of Spirit Aviation, the aircraft subsidiary of outback touring business, Outback Spirit, until purchasing the Birdsville Hotel with her husband in 2019. Talia has extensive bush flying experience and has spent the majority of her time in the Birdsville and William Creek regions of Australia. From mustering stock on remote stations to scenic flights, Talia’s extensive experience in the aviation and scenic flight world will ensure you a safe and unforgettable flight, no matter what itinerary you choose.

Flights operated under LA & AM Matthew’s AOC, ARN 593012

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