Lake Eyre Conditions & Water Levels

Real time status & map.

Lake Eyre Yacht Club

As of May 18th 2025:

• Lake Eyre is filling. Water flows into Kati Thanda Lake Eyre from both the northern and eastern sides.
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•  Jackboot Bay has water. 
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•  Madigan Gulf has  water .
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•  Lake Eyre South has water due to recent rainfalls in the area.
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•  Warburton Groove is flowing and flooding outwards and length ways into Lake Eyre. 
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•  The channel that connect the Warburton to Belt Bay is flowing.
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•  Water is flowing.
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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, May 2025, birds have started to arrive, as more floodwaters arrive,there will be 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

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

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:

Latest Road Conditions