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Our adventure begins in Melbourne, departing by light aircraft for the moonscapes of Coober Pedy via friends at Muloorina Station on the edge of gigantic Lake Eyre for lunch. Coober Pedy is the heart of Opal mining in Australia, and we spend the night in a typical lodging deep underground. This afternoon we take a tour to explore the Breakaways, one of the locations for the filming of Mad Max, to catch the setting sun. Accommodation is Desert Cave Hotel (underground rooms).
Days Two-Four: Coober Pedy - Kings Canyon
After an opportunity to shoot some of Coober Pedy’s quintessential mounds, we fly onwards to Kings Creek Station to spend two nights in the Red Centre. While at the lodge we have our own vehicle to access areas as we please, giving you total freedom. Photograph the awesome canyon in different lights as well as some great desert scenes. Accommodation is at Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge.
Days Four-Five: Mary River Wetlands
A big travel day that sees us flying over the varied terrain of Kakadu National park. That afternoon we arrive at our lodgings at Point Stuart, a wildlife bonanza along the Mary River Wetlands, to the east of Kakadu. We have two days of private wetlands tours, sunset cruises and opportunities to photograph enormous saltwater crocodiles, jabiru, brolga and many many more. Barramundi fishing on the Mary River can also be accommodated in the schedule. Accommodation is at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge.
Day Six: Tiwi Islands
We fly north to Bathurst Island to meet some of the locals and get face to face with indigenous culture in Australia. The Tiwi Islanders are famous for their unique crafts, artwork and friendly faces. Accommodation is at Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin.
Days Seven-Eight: Faraway Bay
The flight path heading west takes us over the Kimberley coastline, arriving in the remote jewel of Faraway Bay. During our stay we’ll make a day trip to the King George Falls, explore Australia’s oldest known collections of rock art and get familiar with traditional bush tucker. Accommodation is at the lavish Bush Camp at Faraway Bay.
Days Nine-Ten: Home Valley Station
After a morning shooting sunrise over Faraway Bay we fly further into the wilderness to reach Home Valley, one of the major locations for the filming of “Australia”. For two days we’ll be treated to photographic inspiration with cattle, cowboys, horses and boabs - plus dramatic views of the Cockburn Range. Accommodation is at Home Valley Stations Guesthouses.
Day Eleven: Bungle Bungles
We fly inland for spectacular aerial views of Lake Argyle and the bizarre domes that are the Bungle Bungles. Once on the ground, drive out to explore the ranges chasms and gorges. Catching the domes at sunset - when the colours are at their best. Accommodation is at Wainright’s Bellburn Camp.
Day Twelve: Uluru
We head south in our aircraft to arrive at Uluru, formerly called Ayers Rock. We will have the afternoon light on the first day, and then morning light on the next. There is no more iconic symbol of Australia’s Outback than this. Accommodation is at Desert Gardens Resort, Ayers Rock.
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