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A rare sight indeed. How good is this shot by the Sentimental Bloke, Pete MacDonald! In fact something that may not be repeated for another 20 years or so. The headwaters of the Cooper Creek heading for Lake Eyre in central Australia. Apart from it’s historical significance, an almost surreal situation as the waters steadily…
Read MoreThe Warburton River just before it enters Lake Eyre which Pete MacDonald is using to illustrate a recent question that came via email about what sort of fish are in Lake Eyre? The Warburton is fresh water flowing into Lake Eyre which is very salty. So Salty that freshwater fish can’t live in it…
Read MoreLAND OF A THOUSAND LAKES And this is just one of them. The Coongie Lakes – such a contrast from Lake Eyre. Chalk and cheese – Salt Water and Fresh Water. Unfortunately the Innamincka-Coongie Lakes National Park has been closed until November which is going to hamper many people from seeing this wonderful place at…
Read MoreThe famous and one time feared Birdsville Track finally cut after twenty long and dry years. The waters of the Cooper Creek on its long journey from Queensland to Lake Eyre now flow across it.. The old punt that was last in service two decades ago & has been re-commissioned for the occasion. It’s about…
Read MoreTo back up our other Lake Eyre Tours, we are pleased to announce a new trip available to the Flinders Ranges & a day scenic flight over Lake Eyre. Departing ex Adelaide, you have two great days on the road driving through the well renowned Clare Valley wine region & also the magical Flinders Ranges.…
Read MoreThere was a great segment on ABC’s popular 7.30 report last week, regarding Lake Eyre & the spectacular influx of new life in the countries desert regions. If you missed this great footage, check out the download at http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/14/2926457.htm Lake Eyre Tours are running hot all ready this season as it seems everyone wants to…
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