Lake Eyre

Hi Jan,

I doubt that anyone has been to the Lake via road access recently.
Both the Halligan Bay Track and access via Level Post Bay are shown as closed due to rain damage.

Mid May should be a good time to view the Lake from the air.
If conditions allow access to William Creek via the Oodnadatta track from Marree or the track from Coober Pedy you can take a flight with Wrightsair from William Creek.
By May, the access tracks may well be open again but I understand the water in Lake Eyre does not extend to the extreme shoreline.
Trevor Wright or one of his pilots may even pick you up from Coober Pedy if other options are out.

More information can be obtained from theWrightsair Website


Bill
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Jan when comparing inflows with last years minor flood it looks like there will be far less water in the lake meaning nothing visable from the shore. The view from above will still look impressive but with little depth the birds like last time are unlikely to come down. Ultimately how full Lake Eyre fills will now depend on what if any water makes it down the Cooper Creek but doubt that will make much difference for you by May.
The timing of the water this year has not been ideal for the Lake to fill. First the local rain fell & all but dried up, then a small flood down the Warburton filled the groove but with not a great deal behind it has meant there is little depth. The Cooper is flooding but has to fill several smaller lakes along the way so it won't arrive for some time.
Personally this year I'd be looking at a plane flight from Innamincka as the water flooding out on the Cooper system & Coongie Lakes together with the birdlife would be far more spectacular than a part filled Lake Eyre.
Cheers Craig............

The Lightning Ridge Police Bush Safari is heading to Lake Eyre and Flinders Ranges in Sept/Oct this year. Check out www.lrpbs.com.au