1/7A squadron of pelicans takes off from Lake Eyre, which is full of floodwaters from Queensland’s channel country, shown in the NASA satellite image taken last week
Lake Eyre at its magical best
Lake Eyre, the world’s largest salt lake, has become a magical oasis teeming with life and attracting thousands of visitors. These stunning images convey the state of its rare form.
2/7Aerial view of the Neales River in full flow running into Lake Eyre (North). Picture: Bianca De Marchi
3/7Aerial view of the south end of Lake Eyre (North). Picture: Bianca De Marchi
4/7A grunter found in creeks leading into Lake Eyre.
5/7Tourists arrive at William Creek Hotel.
6/7One of the main watercourses leading into the lake is the Neales River. Picture: Bianca De Marchi
7/7Wildflowers carpet the desert near the north end of Lake Eyre (North), Picture: Bianca De Marchi
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