Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre
Why visit?
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, as it is now officially known, was renamed in December 2012 to reflect its importance to the Arabana and the Dieri People, who hold native title rights over the lake and surrounding region. The National Park is co-managed by an Advisory Committee, comprising members of the Arabana people and representatives of the South Australian Government.
Although most of the lake complex is located in South Australia, the Lake Eyre basin extends into Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. It contains the lowest natural point in Australia and is one of the most varied desert environments in the continent.
During the rainy season the rivers from central Queensland flow towards the lake through the Channel Country, covering up to 9500 square kilometres on the rare occasions when the lake fills in summer, and retreating in the winter. In the dry season, evaporation reduces much of the lake bed to small sub-lakes and salt pans.
