Lake Harris, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Harris, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
| Locality | Lake Harris |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -31.15368 |
| Longitude | 135.15502 |
| Area | 301.5 km² |
| Postcode | 5717 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 528 km northwest |
Lake Harris is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 301.5 km². It lies approximately 528 km northwest of Adelaide. Lake Harris is located at 31.1537°S, 135.1550°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Lake Harris lies vast and still, a shimmering expanse reflecting the boundless blue of the South Australian sky. It lies 508.9 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 158.2 km west of Woomera. The surrounding landscape unfolds in a muted palette of ochre and muted greens, where hardy saltbush and low scrub cling tenaciously to the subtly undulating, ancient earth. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faintest whisper of mineral dust, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant cry of a bird or the soft sigh of the wind across the plains. The horizon stretches, unbroken and immense, a testament to the sheer scale of this country, and the light at dusk paints the land in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle.
The history of Lake Harris is etched not in grand monuments, but in the patient endurance of those who have sought sustenance from this challenging terrain. For generations, pastoralists have grazed their sheep across these wide spaces, their livelihoods woven into the very rhythm of the seasons and the unpredictable rainfall. The local economy, though sparse, is a testament to resilience, with a scattering of properties and a small, dedicated community that understands the deep connection to the land. While not a hub of bustling commerce, Lake Harris offers a profound sense of place, a quiet corner of Australia where the vastness of the natural world commands respect and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of the Outback.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Harris, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Lake Harris, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Lake Harris includes the postcode (5717), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Harris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |