Lake Eyre – Outback Australia
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A nature-lover’s ideal travel destination might not be a salt lake (dry lake) in the middle of an Australian desert. So why are so many people flocking to Lake Eye at the moment? It’s because it is currently teeming with water, plant and wildlife where usually there is only a lifeless area that is 15m below sea level (the lowest point of continental Australia.
When there is significant rainfall further north in Queensland the river systems of Cooper Creek, Diamantina and Georgina flow through to transform Lake Eyre – this happens on average only once every 10-12 years. When Lake Eyre is in flood it becomes a breeding ground for water birds especially pelicans. There are many theories but none that definitely explain the migration of birds to the area during these times. Apart from birds the floods see frogs, microscopic crustaceans and a wealth of plants and algae spring up where previously there was only salt, sand and dust.
Lake Eyre South – Oodnadatta; Lake Eyre North – Level Post Bay; and Lake Eyre North – Halligan Bay are the 3 public access points if you have a 4wd. Lake Eyre in flood is best viewed by air where you can really appreciate its sheer scale and beauty. Flights are offered from nearby towns including William Creek, Marree and Wilpena Pound (Flinders Ranges). Whist you are catching your flight, check out the unique outback experiences on offer at these towns, whether you are looking for a pub lunch, a chat with the locals or a longer stay.
With the Oodnadatta, Birdsville and slightly further afield Strzelecki tracks, it is easy to continue exploring the outback regions from Lake Eyre. The Oodnadatta track is a 620km unsealed track that runs between Marree and Marla in outback South Australia; the Birdsville track runs the 517km from Marree (South Australia) to Birdsville (Queensland); and the Strzelecki track takes you out along the Cooper Creek to Innamincka near the borders of South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. Lake Eyre in flood is a truly spectacular Australian outback experience no matter which way you choose to travel.
If you would like to read additional information regarding Lake Eyre, please follow this link: Lake Eyre
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Source by Lyndon Sparrow
