Lake Eyre Conditions & Water Levels

As of April 2025:

•  Water is currently flowing from Goders Lagoon south or Birdsville and making its way to Lake Eyre.
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•  Jackboot Bay has a little water. 
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•  Madigan Gulf has a little water along it's western shoreline.
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•  Lake Eyre South has a small quantity of water due to recent rainfalls in the area.
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•  Warburton Groove is not flowing, but this will change in coming weeks, as do the channels in the northern most areas of the lake, once flood waters arrive. 
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•  The channel that connect the Warburton to Belt Bay is currently empty.
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•  Water has not started to flow.
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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, April 2025, birds have not arrived in large numbers yet, but as floodwaters arrive,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

April 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

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