Australian Outback | Floods Transform Lake Eyre

After rainfall, the Lake Eyre Basin becomes a captivating sanctuary of stunning desert river systems that spring to life. Developing gas fields would endanger this delicate ecosystem, threatening wildlife and river-dependent communities. Act now! wilderness.org.au/channel-country-petition | The Wilderness Society

Around the start of May 2025 Queensland flood water arrived at kati Thanda Lake Eyre after travelling approx 1000km and continues flowing into the lake today 1/7/25. This animation, composed of 16 images acquired with the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Terra satellite, shows Lake Eyre’s evolution from April 29 to June 12. The images are false-color to emphasize the presence of water. During this period, water can be seen entering the north side of the basin and e

Soar over ancient landscapes and shimmering salt flats on an unforgettable Painted Hills & Lake Eyre Scenic Flight. This Off Train Experience is an optional upgrade for guests travelling on The Ghan Expedition. Witness the vibrant colours of the Anna Creek Painted Hills, walk among ancient geological wonders, and marvel at the ever-changing hues of Lake Eyre from above. Top it off with an outback pub lunch and a scenic flight over Coober Pedy, where life is lived underground. This is the outback