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You can see astounding views of Lake Eyre close to Coward Springs:
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A destination - natural history, railway heritage, an oasis |
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| Coward Springs Campground (Lake Eyre region) is an oasis in the driest part of Australia's arid zone. Trees can be seen for miles in the flat open landscape. The camping area is beside the old Ghan railway line and was previously known as Coward Springs Siding. A bore sunk in 1886 to service the railway has created an extensive wetland that attracts over 100 species of birds. |
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 Old Ghan railway houses are being restored and are listed under the State Heritage Register |
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| The wetland is conserved under a Natural Heritage Agreement |
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| Hundreds of arid zone trees have been planted over the last 10 years |
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| The Engine Drivers Cabin is now open as 'museum', featuring local natural and cultural history stories that give you a sense of place. |
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| Self-guided heritage walk |
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| Coward Springs has been privately owned and managed since 1991. We are open year round however our "season" is April - late October. Try to avoid travelling out of season when temperatures can reach as high as 60 degreesC | |
Day visitors |
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| Coward Springs is open to day visitors | |
| between 9am and 5pm only |
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| entrance fee - $1/person (children 3 to 15 half price) |
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Camping |
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| Please arrive early - we have limited sites to ensure you experience the outback peacefully and uncrowded - no bookings taken | |
| camping fee - $8/person (children 3 to 15 half price) |
 Shower block |
| self-registration on arrival |
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| no generators after 5pm or in the mornings |
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| tour groups only need to pre-book |
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Campground facilities |
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| low-key camping |
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| campsites are in the shade and shelter of huge tamarisk trees and date palms - some new sites amongst recently planted native trees |
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| all new structures built using recycled railway materials including old Ghan sleepers |
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| toilets and hot showers |
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| wood supplied for small campfires in designated campsites |
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| revitalising "natural spa" amongst wetland rushes |
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| The "natural spa" on the edge of the wetland is a highlight for both campers and day visitors | |