Coongie Lakes
106km from town – Desert Parks Pass required.
One of Australia’s most important arid zone wetlands, recognised worldwide for their uniqueness and diversity of natural species. The North-west Branch of the Cooper feeds Coongie Lakes which covers over 77 square km. There are 11 species of fish, 12 species of bird – many of which are endangered. Pelicans flock by the thousand and many migratory wading birds stop here on their way to Siberia. The lakes are a haven for wildlife and represent one of the few areas of freshwater in over five million square kilometres of arid Central Australia. The sandy track to Coongie goes through the pale yellow dunes of the Cooper Land System and passes several stockyards as well as Scrubby Camp and the soon to be restored ruins of Kudriemitchie Outstation.
There is a good camping area near the old station ruins at Coongie Lake. Fishing is prohibited and motor boats are not permitted in the lakes of the Coongie Conservation Zone. No generators, dogs or camp fires are permitted in the Coongie Conservation Zone.
106km from town – Desert Parks Pass required.
One of Australia’s most important arid zone wetlands, recognised worldwide for their uniqueness and diversity of natural species. The North-west Branch of the Cooper feeds Coongie Lakes which covers over 77 square km. There are 11 species of fish, 12 species of bird – many of which are endangered. Pelicans flock by the thousand and many migratory wading birds stop here on their way to Siberia. The lakes are a haven for wildlife and represent one of the few areas of freshwater in over five million square kilometres of arid Central Australia. The sandy track to Coongie goes through the pale yellow dunes of the Cooper Land System and passes several stockyards as well as Scrubby Camp and the soon to be restored ruins of Kudriemitchie Outstation.
There is a good camping area near the old station ruins at Coongie Lake. Fishing is prohibited and motor boats are not permitted in the lakes of the Coongie Conservation Zone. No generators, dogs or camp fires are permitted in the Coongie Conservation Zone.
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