LakeHidden gem
Lake Gairdner
Gawler Ranges, South Australia
A vast white salt lake with wide horizons and bush camping at its edge.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Lake Gairdner is a huge dry salt lake famous for land speed record attempts. Visitors can camp near the edge in designated areas. It is remote, flat and very bright.
Good to know
- Take sun protection
- Do not drive on the lake without checking
- Check access with the station
- Best time
- Cooler months
- Getting there
- Dirt tracks
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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