Island Lagoon Lookout is a scenic viewpoint located near Pimba, South Australia. This lookout offers visitors a panoramic vista of the stark and beautiful landscape of the Australian Outback, including the expansive salt lake known as Island Lagoon.

The lookout is situated approximately 5 kilometres south of Pimba, a small settlement along the Stuart Highway. It’s easily accessible by car, making it a popular stop for traveler looking for an escape from inside a vehicle or for somewhere to set up camp overnight.

Other than a raised viewing platform, two tables and benches, there are no facilities and the rest area is very basic. Anything you need you will have to bring or drive the short distance to Pimba or Woomera to puchase.

The raised platform provides visitors with a view over the vast, flat expanse of the surrounding area and Island Lagoon itself, a large salt pan that stretches out before the lookout.

During dry periods, the lake bed appears as a shimmering white expanse, creating an otherworldly scene reminiscent of a lunar landscape. In rare wet seasons, the lagoon may fill with a shallow layer of water, transforming the view dramatically.

The area surrounding the lookout is characterised by low-lying scrubland typical of the arid South Australian interior. Hardy plants adapted to the harsh climate dot the landscape, providing subtle color variations against the red earth and blue sky.

For astronomy enthusiasts, the site holds historical significance. In the 1960s, the nearby Woomera village was home to a deep space tracking station that played a role in NASA’s early space programs. The clear skies and minimal light pollution in this remote area made it an ideal location for space observation.