Lake Eyre National Park 

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This huge, remote and arid 1,228,000 ha park incorporates all of Lake Eyre North and the adjoining Tirari Desert forming a desert wilderness. Lake Eyre is internationally significant as a dry salt lake and for its occasional flooding.

Vegetation in the park consists of mainly samphire, saltbush, bluebush and acacia. The unique Lake Eyre dragon is found on the salt pans of the Lake Eyre Basin. Prolific birdlife abounds when the lake is flooded. Access to Level Post Bay is via a public access route through Muloorina Station. Lake Eyre South can be viewed on the Oodnadatta Track 5km south Curdimurka.

• FacilitiesA Desert Parks Pass is required to enter the park, the park has no facilities and visitors should ensure that they are well prepared and fully equipped with adequate supplies of food, water and fuel. Information and permits should be obtained from the National Parks and Wildlife. SA office at Port Augusta or agens at Marree.

Site Description  National Park

Site Facilities  Carpark, Public Toilets, Coach Parking

Attractions  Aboriginal Sacred Sites, Lake, Rivers & Lakes, Scenic Views, Wildlife

Activities  4W Driving, Animal Viewing, Birdwatching, Camping, Nature Study, Photography, Walking

Displays  Wild Flowers, Native Wildlife

General  Child Friendly, Groups

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