Stretching a mind-boggling 144 kilometres by 77 kilometres, South Australia’s in the , truly is a natural wonder. Its seemingly-endless expanse of shimmering salt crystals lure travellers year-round, but the real magic happens when the lake is flooded by desert rain. Once every few years, networks of channels, streams and floodplains converge in Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park, bringing with them an abundance of wildlife, stunning natural beauty and dreamlike pink and orange hues.
To discover Lake Eyre in all it’s glory, check out our guide detailing how and when to visit, what to do and where to stay during your time in the outback.
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1. HOW TO GET THERE AND HOW TO SEE IT
FLY OR DRIVE
The best way to get to is by plane. Fly from Adelaide to South Australia’s underground opal town, , spend a couple of days exploring, then hit the skies for a tour over Lake Eyre with or .
If you’re an avid four-wheel-driver, fly from to , hire a car and follow the or take the pressure out of driving and experience the real outback with a
Before driving, please keep in mind that Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park is one of the most remote places in Australia. See our and make sure you prepare.
JOIN A TOUR
One of the most popular (not to mention jaw-dropping) ways to experience this natural wonder is on a Lake Eyre Tour. Choose from a range of specialised Lake Eyre tour guides to view Lake Eyre from the air or from the ground.
