Flight: Eyre Creek & Lake Machattie
The Channel Country region is putting on a remarkable display after the flooding rains throughout Western QLD in late Dec/early January 2026. This floodwater will exquisitely rejuvenate the Channel Country and will leave a sea of green floodplain in its wake as it recedes. A true spectacle to witness from the air.
The Eyre Creek and Georgina River catchment has experienced notable flooding, enough to fully rejuvenate the Eyre Creek & Lake Machattie wetland area.
These flooding events naturally draw an abundance of birdlife to the area with large populations of pelicans choosing to nest and feed in the thousands of fibrous flooded channels. All of this and more can be witnessed from the air on our Eyre Creek & Lake Machattie scenic flight.
Points of Interest
Inclusions
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$550 per person
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Duration: 90 mins
Flight Route Details
This awe-inspiring 90-minute scenic flight experience specifically highlights the most remarkable points within the channel country’s Georgina Catchment including the Eyre Creek and Lake Machattie wetland.
Departing Birdsville and tracking to the north you will traverse the gibber plains of cattle stations pioneered by Sidney Kidman before arriving at the oasis of Lake Machattie.
Flying over the wetlands affords you the opportunity to witness the abundance of birdlife including pelican nesting rookeries on the vibrant green banks of the thousands of fibrous channels.
As your aircraft returns towards Birdsville you will experience the beauty of Big Red, the gateway to the Simpson Desert before joining the mighty Diamantina River and taking in both the famous Birdsville Racecourse as well as the township before landing. The region is rich in bird life and is a true spectacle of mother nature performing at her finest.
How to Book
Bookings can be made any number of ways including:
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Submitting our online booking form below.
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Email your booking request to bookings@birdsvillehotel.com.au.
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In person at the Birdsville Hotel reception.
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By phoning hotel reception on 07 4656 3244.