Getting to Lake Eyre from Adelaide: Driving, Flying and Everything Between

Lake Eyre feels like it should be close, because it’s in South Australia. It isn’t. From Adelaide you’re looking at roughly a day’s drive to get into the right region, and further again to reach the lake itself. Distances out here catch people out.

There are a few ways to approach it. You can drive the whole way, often with an overnight stop. You can combine driving with a scenic flight from places like William Creek. Or you can join a tour that handles the logistics, so you can sleep in the vehicle instead of worrying about fuel.

Things to plan around

• Fuel stops are far apart, so fill up whenever you can
• Allow more time than the map suggests
• Check road and weather conditions before you leave
• Book accommodation early in the busy months

Whichever way you go, build in a buffer. The trip is part of the experience, and rushing it is the quickest way to miss what makes the journey worthwhile.