Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Conditions
Regular updates on Lake Eyre water levels, bird life, road conditions and more.
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Information
- Water Level:
- May 2025 - May 6th 2025:Warburton River has reached Lake Eyre!
- Birdlife:
- Birdlife, now that flood waters have just arrived, are expected at the lake in large numbers in the northernmost areas of the lake, around the Warburton Groove. Birdlife will include: Pelicans, swans, black ducks & banded stilts.
As of May 6th 2025:
- Warburton River has reached Lake Eyre. Water flows into Kati Thanda Lake Eyre has commenced.
- Jackboot Bay has a little water.
- Madigan Gulf has a little water along it's western shoreline.
- Lake Eyre South has a small quantity of water due to recent rainfalls in the area.
- Warburton Groove is flowing.
- The channel that connect the Warburton to Belt Bay is currently starting to fill.
- Water is flowing.
Greening the Outback April 2025
Flood patterns April 2025
South of Birdsville April 2025
South of Birdsville April 2025
Birdlife - Channel Country
Birdlife is frequently seen by air but not all bird types may be found on every flight (we cannot guarantee viewing of birds).
Currently, May 2025, birds have started to arrive, as more floodwaters arrive,there will be increasing numbers of pelicans & other birds, especially wading birds.
Currently, whilst in flood, Pelicans, Swans, Cormorants, Ducks, Terms & Seagulls can also be found here and throughout the Channel Country.
Wildflowers and Vegetation
May 2025: Currently there is abounding wildflowers & other vegetation abound in the Channel Country and to a lesser extent amongst the Painted Hills.
Wildflowers are often seen at the Anna Creek Painted Hills after rainfall! - book your flight with a ground tour here
Road Conditions
Our office cannot provide road guarantees.
General information and warnings for outback roads can be found on the South Australian Department of Transport website:
You may also like
William Creek - Lake Eyre Deluxe
Enjoy the visual extremities of Lake Eyre, Australia's largest inland lake situated in South Australia.
William Creek - Anna Creek Painted Hills
Depart William Creek on a unique trip to view the stunning Anna Creek Painted Hills - Australia's Grand Canyon.
William Creek - Lake Eyre & Painted Hills
See the beauty of Lake Eyre and the stunning Painted Hills in one spectacular flight over Australia's red centre.