Lake Eyre (/ ɛər / AIR), officially known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, [1] is an endorheic lake in the east-central part of the Far North region of South Australia, some 700 km (435 mi) north of Adelaide. It is the largest ephemeral playa on the Australian continent.

Australia’s largest salt lake and the continent’s low­est point at 15.2 metres below sea lev­el, Kati Than­da-Lake Eyre has filled to capac­i­ty only three times in the past 160 years. Its ancient red dunes, rare wildlife and rich Abo­rig­i­nal her­itage make each vis­it a tru­ly mem­o­rable experience.

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park (formerly Lake Eyre National Park) is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located 697 km north of the state capital of Adelaide within the gazetted locality of Lake Eyre. [3] It contains both the North and South sections of Lake Eyre as well as sections of the Tirari Desert. [4]

May 31, 2022 · Located 647 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is Australia’s biggest salt lake and was formed approximately 200 million years ago and is the lowest point below sea level on the Australian continent.

Apr 11, 2025 · South Australia's Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, usually just a barren expanse of salt in the most arid corner of Australia, is about to transform into our largest lake.

There is never a wrong time to see Kati Thanda with camera in hand, but it’s during the twilight hours that its beauty hits an all-time high. At dawn, the salt pan glows in soft blues and pinks against the yellow-orange sands of this desert landscape.

Feb 20, 2025 · Recreational access to Australia's largest lake has been prohibited under a new management plan in a move that's been welcomed by the traditional owners of the outback attraction, but slammed by a local boat club.

Oct 8, 2023 · The enigmatic turquoise Lake Eyre looks like something out of a fairytale—or, at least, a body of water you would find in a mysterious location. Officially known as Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, this endorheic lake flows in the Far North region of South Australia.

At the heart of the basin lies Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre. At 9,700 km 2 in area, it is the fourth largest terminal lake in the world. Australia's lowest point, 15 m below sea level, is found on the bed of the lake.

In the heart of the South Australian outback, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is a place of spectacular contrasts—a vast, shimmering salt pan for most of the year, but when rare floods arrive, it transforms into Australia’s largest lake, teeming with life.