The South Australian Department of Environment and Natural Resources have recently advised that Lake Eyre north (the main lake) is now 70% full of water. They also advised that Lake Eyre south is now full. This is great news for those who've joined our 2012 Flinders Range and Lake Eyre Basin Expedition.
The massive expanse of Lake Eyre is spectacular wet or dry, but an opportunity to see the lake holding a good amount of water is one not to be missed. If you haven't yet booked there are still places available on our 1st May 2012 tour, simply complete our booking form to reserve your place.
There will be plenty of other interesting places to see on tour as well. Some of the tour highlights are detailed below to whet your appetite for a unique outback adventure.
The massive expanse of Lake Eyre is spectacular wet or dry, but an opportunity to see the lake holding a good amount of water is one not to be missed. If you haven't yet booked there are still places available on our 1st May 2012 tour, simply complete our booking form to reserve your place.
There will be plenty of other interesting places to see on tour as well. Some of the tour highlights are detailed below to whet your appetite for a unique outback adventure.
Coongie Lakes
Coongie Lakes National Park is a massive freshwater wetland, consisting of waterholes, channels, lakes, shallow floodplains, deltas and inter-dune swamps. A large portion of the region’s wildlife flock to Coongie Lakes when Lake Eyre is dry, including including native and migratory birds, fish and reptiles. It's a paradise for birdwatchers, photographers, bushwalkers and all who appreciate Australian native wildlife.
Painted Desert
The multi-coloured hills around Mt. Arckaringa and the Arckaringa floodplain south west of Oodnadatta have been dubbed the Painted Desert. The colours are a result of erosion on the residue from an ancient inland sea, together with minerals leaching into the soil. The coloured clays of white, orange, yellow and pink create spectacular effects.
Birdsville
On the border of South Australia and Queensland, on the edge of the Simpson Desert, the small town of Birdsville was born out of the need to collect tolls from drovers moving cattle interstate. Formerly known as Diamantina Crossing, the town's new name was adopted because of the prolific bird life that's still found in the area. The historic Birdsville Hotel is great place to experience authentic Australian outback hospitality.
On the border of South Australia and Queensland, on the edge of the Simpson Desert, the small town of Birdsville was born out of the need to collect tolls from drovers moving cattle interstate. Formerly known as Diamantina Crossing, the town's new name was adopted because of the prolific bird life that's still found in the area. The historic Birdsville Hotel is great place to experience authentic Australian outback hospitality.
Montecollina Bore
Motecollina Bore on the Strezelecki Track is another great site for birdwatching. Here, hot bore water overflows into a dam, then into a wetland - a favourite spot for thousands of birds.
Wilpena Pound
The Flinders Ranges National Park boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in South Australia, and Wilpena Pound is no exception. Cradled within the park's mountains, the Wilpena Pound forms a natural amplitheatre and is a spectacular geological sight with an interesting history. The Pound is made up of sedimentary rock, which forms a large syncline.
The name Wilpena is thought to have been taken from an Aboriginal word meaning 'place of bent fingers', but the traditional owners do not have this word in their language. Their traditional name for the Pound is Ikara, meaning 'initiation place'.
The Pound is a popular area with bushwalkers of all fitness levels, as it offers walks with varying degrees of difficulty, all offering fantastic views and ample opportunities to see the area's native wildlife.
These are but a few of the highlights of our Flinders Ranges & Lake Eyre Basin wildlife tour. Book now to join our 2012 tours to the region, or register your interest in our 2013 tours to be among the first to receive the itinerary when it's finalised.
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