Lake Eyre basin, Endorheic basin in central Australia.
The Lake Eyre Basin extends across 1,200,000 square kilometers, covering portions of Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory, and western New South Wales.
The basin formation occurred 60 million years ago when southeastern South Australia began sinking, creating conditions for rivers to deposit sediment.
Indigenous communities, including the Wangkangurru people, maintain traditional land management practices passed down through generations in this vast region.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are necessary to access the remote areas of the basin, particularly during dry seasons when salt flats dominate.
The basin contains Australia's largest salt lake, which fills with water only during periods of substantial rainfall, transforming into a temporary water body.
Location: Australia
GPS coordinates: -25.99687,137.99905
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
Deserts of Australia
169.2 km
Marree Man
396.8 km
Anna Creek station
317.9 km
Australian Overland Telegraph Line
302.9 km
Burke and Wills Dig Tree
355.2 km
Poeppel Corner
7 m
Marree Mosque
406.9 km
Dalhousie Springs
256.5 km
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
299.5 km
Algebuckina Bridge
303.5 km
Witjira National Park
240.3 km
Diamantina National Park
423.4 km
Munga-Thirri National Park
98.1 km
Astrebla Downs National Park
317.7 km
Birdsville Hotel
135.8 km
Royal Hotel, Birdsville
136.1 km
Kidman's Tree of Knowledge
209.5 km
Emergency Fire Service
412.1 km
Australian Inland Mission Hospital, Birdsville
136.2 km
Poeppel Corner Survey Marker
9 m
Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park
254.1 km
Boulia Stone House
394 km
Birdsville Courthouse
135.5 km
Ethabuka Reserve
241.8 km
Carcory Homestead Ruin
178.3 km
Bedourie Pisé House and Aboriginal Tracker's Hut
234.7 km
Murrili meteorite
366.2 km
Lone Gum Tree
81 kmReviews
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