Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park — Attraction in Lake Eyre

Visiting Lake Eyre National Park was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip, and the 2-hour scenic flight from Marree with Arid Air made it truly unforgettable. I can highly recommend this company—the booking process was easy, the staff were friendly and professional, and the pilot was very knowledgeable, giving great insights about the area throughout the flight.

The views from above were absolutely breathtaking. When we flew, the lake was about half full, and we were told there was still more water coming down from Queensland. Seeing such a vast inland lake with that much water is rare and very special. Because the day was calm with no wind, the surface of the lake was like a giant mirror, perfectly reflecting the clouds above—something you just don’t see every day.

The flight path also included the Marree Man, which was fascinating to see from the air. From above, its scale and detail are really impressive, and it was an unexpected bonus to the journey.

Overall, this was an incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting the outback. If you want to truly appreciate the scale, beauty, and uniqueness of Lake Eyre and the surrounding desert landscape, a scenic flight with Arid Air is...

Australia’s largest salt lake, Kati Thanda has a catchment area from three states and the Northern Territory. The lake itself is huge, covering an area 144km long and 77km wide, and at 15.2 metres below sea level, it is the lowest point in Australia. Flood waters cover the lake once every eight years on average. However, the lake has only filled to capacity three times in the last 160 years.

You may feel a sense of isolation standing on the dry lake edge and seeing nothing as far as the eye can see – yet with heavy rains and the right conditions the lake comes dramatically to life. When there’s water in the lake, waterbirds descend in the thousands, including pelicans, silver gulls, red-necked avocets, banded stilts and gull-billed terns. It becomes a breeding site, teeming with species that are tolerant of salinity.

Away from the lake, the park features red sand dunes and mesas. They rise from salty claypans and...

There was no signage for all the camps so you had to guess where to go as the network I was on had no service, the dirt roads need repairs as the corrugations are ridiculous. The parks service wants you to use the net to guide you but again I stress it works if there was signal, but the public service thinks everyone is with Telstra guys get your head out of the SAND and do something about signage. Not worth the $21 a night look at the Yorke Peninsula operation and you will see the difference. I did not enjoy the trip. I will not recommend friends to visit and I will never return to the...