Lake Callabonna, Protected salt lake in South Australia.
Lake Callabonna extends across 160 square kilometers of terrain, featuring dry salt deposits and minimal vegetation in the Far North region of South Australia.
The 1892 discovery of giant skeletons by Aboriginal station hand Jackie Nolan led to multiple scientific expeditions funded by Sir Thomas Elder.
The South Australian Museum maintains extensive collections of fossils and photographs documenting research activities conducted at Lake Callabonna since the late 1800s.
Access to Lake Callabonna requires advance permission from landowners, and visitors must follow specific guidelines to protect the paleontological resources.
The lake contains articulated skeletons of Diprotodon, providing exceptional insights into extinct marsupial species from the Late Pleistocene period.
Location: South Australia
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
GPS coordinates: -29.68333,140.05000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:45
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