What Happens When The Outback Turns Into an Ocean

I got this gem in my daily Yahoo News: One of those stories that makes you stop mid-scroll, sip your coffee, and go, “Well, that’s worth sharing.”

Right now, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre (750klm North West of Adelaide) is putting on one of its rare once-in-50-year shows.

After a 2,000-kilometre rain-belt soaked inland Queensland, about 1000 gigalitres of floodwater finally made its way down south. (The Bureau of Meteorology reckons June will see the big fill kick off in style, a nod to the legendary floods of 1974.)

And the tourists? They are enjoying flights over the lake giving views that’ll make your jaw drop – and possibly your wallet, but well worth it.

Apparently plenty of fish are moving in while waterbirds are flying in from as far away as China and Japan. On the ground, wildflowers and grasses are staging their own rebellion against the desert’s monotony. You’d swear the place had been photoshopped!

Yet, to protect the lake, humans can’t just wander in – no boating, swimming, driving, or aircraft landings on the lake-bed. Tours are keeping to the skies or safe viewing platforms, which means the spectacle stays spectacular.

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IMPORTANT: South Australia is STILL the Place to Visit!

Here’s the thing – whether it’s floods that turn deserts into seas, or the rugged charm of Kangaroo Island with its wildlife and sea views, South Australia knows how to impress.

Whether you’re looking for a place where beauty and drama collide or somewhere new to live and stay – trust me, once you’ve had a coffee watching the sunrise over the coast, you’ll be browsing real estate listings before you finish your cup.