Lake Eyre Basin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Current lines from waters flooding down the Warburton Groove in the southern end of Australia largest salt lake, Lake Eyre, known by the name Kati Thanda by the indigenous peoples of the area.
Current lines from waters flooding down the Warburton Groove in the southern end of Australia largest salt lake, Lake Eyre, known by the name Kati Thanda by the indigenous peoples of the area.
Underground dugout at the Comfort Inn in Coober Pedy. If you ever wanted to have the Tatooine experience, this is it. Surprisingly cozy. #LifeAtExpedia
From Alice Springs head south along Maryvale road to Titjikala, then follow the signs down a long (43km) dirt track to some interesting rock "pillars". Definitely worth a look. #hiking
Blackall is a remote, rural town in central western Queensland. Located just 200km from Longreach, this town has so much to see. Make sure you stop and take in the various artworks scattered around and say hello to the friendly locals.

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Rawnsley Park Station

Rawnsley Park Station

3.5 out of 5
Wilpena Road Flinders Ranges SA
The price is NZ$273 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$273
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Flinders Ranges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (710 reviews)
Very well set out cabins, clean and modern. Extremely quiet, with amazing staff.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Rawnsley Park Station
Opal Inn Hotel Motel

Opal Inn Hotel Motel

3 out of 5
Hutchison Street Coober Pedy SA
The price is NZ$130 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$130
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Coober Pedy. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and a business centre. Popular attractions Community Library and Umoona Opal Mine & Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (572 reviews)
The one person who could check us in was not available when we arrived. Not her fault, but surely more than one member ( there was another ) should know how? The room was ok, but the curtains did not cover the big front window, letting the street lights light up the room.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Opal Inn Hotel Motel
Saltbush Retreat

Saltbush Retreat

3.5 out of 5
63-65 Ilfracombe Road Longreach QLD
The price is NZ$198 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$198
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Longreach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (677 reviews)
The room was great, clean and comfortable. Staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. It was close to the attractions I wanted to visit. They provided helpful information about dining and transport. It was exactly the type of place I wanted to stay.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Saltbush Retreat
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Rawnsley Park Station

Rawnsley Park Station

3.5 out of 5
Wilpena Road Flinders Ranges SA
Stay at this aparthotel in Flinders Ranges. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (710 reviews)
Very well set out cabins, clean and modern. Extremely quiet, with amazing staff.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Rawnsley Park Station
Longreach Private Apartments

Longreach Private Apartments

3.5 out of 5
96 Crane St Longreach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Longreach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Anzac Park and Qantas Museum are located ...
Longreach Private Apartments
Nanna Margies Guest Home, Pet friendly Quality bedding and a cozy cottage garden

Nanna Margies Guest Home, Pet friendly Quality bedding and a cozy cottage garden

Broken Hill NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Broken Hill. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whites Minerals and Mining Musuem and Albert Kersten ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Our stay was truly relaxing and relieving experience.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Nanna Margies Guest Home, Pet friendly Quality bedding and a cozy cottage garden
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Popular places to visit

Flinders Glory

Wilpena Pound

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wilpena Pound during your travels in Flinders Ranges. Wander around the natural setting in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Wilpena Pound
Flying over Wilpena Pound

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, a lovely green space in Flinders Ranges. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Lake Moondarra is a beautiful man-made lake outside Mount Isa. You can swim, fish, canoe, go boating or just enjoy the sunset from the lookout like I did.

Lake Moondarra

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Moondarra during your travels in Mount Isa.

Lake Moondarra
I'm in Winton which is so far in the Aussie outback that it doesn't have a geotag! Tag in anyone you know that might be in country Queensland, I'm hosting 2 photo walks tomorrow for Queensland's "World's Biggest Instameet". :)

Anzac Park

Explore the great outdoors at Anzac Park, a lovely green space in Longreach. Take in the museums in this walkable area.

Anzac Park

Railway, Mineral and Train Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Railway, Mineral and Train Museum during your travels in Broken Hill. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

Railway, Mineral and Train Museum

Mario's Palace Hotel

You can find out about the history of Broken Hill with a trip to Mario's Palace Hotel. Take in the art scene while you're in the area.

Mario's Palace Hotel