Water
Giver of new life
Lake Eyre begins filling with water – much to delight of tourists, businesses
Few rivers in the world remain as untamed and free-flowing as those that run through the ancient landscape of the Lake Eyre Basin.
Recent generous rainfall over Australia’s inland Channel Country is breathing new life into ecosystems and it’s getting graziers and businesses excited for a big year ahead.
Red dirt country has transformed into lush green expanses, cobbled with patterns of intrinsic river systems.
‘Just add water’
Talia Ellis, a pilot and owner of a scenic aviation tour and hotel accommodation in Birdsville, has been flying over the lake for more than 13 years.
“The country is just a sea of green at the moment, which is obviously pretty incredible for such a dry arid climate,” Ms Ellis said.
“It can happen quickly, but then we can have years where we experience nothing like it so we’re very excited about this year.
“Just add water and it turns.”
The rain has also been welcomed by fourth generation grazier Geoff Moreton who needs to feed cattle on his 526,000-hectare property.
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