Lake Eyre Conditions & Water Levels

As of September 2024:

•  Jackboot Bay is full of water. 
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•  Madigan Gulf has water along it's wester shoreline.
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•  Lake Eyre South has water from significant rainfall in the area about 6 weeks ago.
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•  Warburton Groove is no longer flowing, but has water, as do the channels in the northern most areas of the lake. 
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•  The channel that connect the Warburton to Belt Bay has receded by about 4kms.
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•  Water has stopped flowing.
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Real time status can be found on the Lake Eyre Yacht Club website.

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 2024, there are 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 2024: Currently wildflowers & other vegetation abound in the Channel Country and 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: https://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads