Lake Gairdner National Park Park
Remote park containing vast salt lake and flats
Lake Gairdner National Park in South Australia centers on a broad salt lake and adjacent plains; visitors come for remote outback drives, salt-flat photography and birdwatching.
Lake Gairdner National Park at a Glance#
Address: Lake Gairdner National Park, South Australia
Website: https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/
Hours: Open 24 hours (remote park - no staffed facilities)
Admission: Park access free; access to certain wilderness areas may require permits for vehicles or camping - check South Australia National Parks for current information.
How to Get to Lake Gairdner National Park#
Lake Gairdner National Park is in South Australia’s interior. Access is via long unsealed roads from towns such as Kimba or Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula; journeys are lengthy and require planning, reliable vehicles, and up-to-date road condition checks from South Australian parks authorities.
Tips for Visiting Lake Gairdner National Park#
- The salt flats and lakebed are fragile: avoid driving off designated tracks and check permitted access areas before going onto the lakebed.
- Visit in cooler months to avoid extreme heat; summer can be inhospitable and access roads may be impassable after rains.
- Carry ample water and a reliable satellite communication device when exploring remote sections.
Best Time to Visit Lake Gairdner National Park#
Best visited in the cooler months; avoid summer heat and unpredictable access in wet conditions.
Weather & Climate near Lake Gairdner National Park#
Lake Gairdner National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 31°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 19° - 31° | 25° | 19 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 11 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 35 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 26 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 21° | 15° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 20 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 12 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
