Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Conditions

Water Level:
: July 10th 2025:Upper claypan almost completely covered by water flowing to deepest part.Belt Bay full & overflowing into Madigan Gulf which will soon fill.Cooper Creek floodwaters have crossed the Birdsville Track heading to Lake Eyre North. Birdlife now increasing as flood waters fill Lake Eyre. Pelicans, swans, black ducks & banded stilts.

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Lake Eyre Conditions & Water Levels

Real time status & map.

Lake Eyre has full water coverage, water has reached all parts of Lake Eyre.
The Cooper Creek floodwaters have crossed over the Birdsville Track & are now heading to Lake Eyre North.

Greening the Outback April 2025

Flood patterns April 2025

South of Birdsville April 2025

South of Birdsville April 2025

Birdlife is frequently seen by air but not all bird types may be found on every flight (we cannot guarantee viewing of birds).

Currently, July 2025, birds have arrivedwith 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.

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

Our office cannot provide road guarantees.

General information and warnings for outback roads can be found on the South Australian Department of Transport website: