6 breathtaking lakes in Australia

Why should you go there?

Beautiful landscapes of Australian nature are one of the main characteristics of this continent. Natural phenomena and rare animals and plants, typical only to this part of the world are what is making half a million people visit it during one year – the biggest tourist attraction being its animals as well as beaches of the Indian and the Pacific Oceans and that of Timor Sea, the Coral Sea, the Tasman Sea and the Arafura Sea. But my personal favorites are the lakes. Here are some Australian lakes that are really worth visiting:

Blue lake

This lake is located in South Australia, in Mount Gambier. Actually, it is in a crater where there used to be a volcano. Its distinctiveness is reflected in its annual change of color: it is blue during December, January, February and sometimes even March, and for the rest of the year, it is rather gray. These mysterious changes of color seem to attract many people to visit this lake during winter and during the summers just to see the change. Near Blue Lake, you can find Adam Lindsay Gordon’s obelisk where he performed his famous Gordon’s Leap).

Dove Lake

Dove Lake is surrounded by the Cradle mountain range which is reflected on the water surface along with all the mixed colors of the blue sky, the dark mountains and the green flora that surround the edges of the lake – all this makes it a sight that will certainly stick with you. This lake located in Tasmania, it is formed by glaciations and it is accessible and visited by many tourists as it is surrounded by paths that lead all up to the mountain range. Its wildlife is also something people visit the lake for. Echidnas, wombats and pademelons are just some of the animals whose natural habitat is precisely the area around this lake.

Lake Hillier

Right on the Recherché Archipelago, located in Western Australia, you can find the most famous lake in whole Australia – Lake Hillier. Why is it so famous? Well, the dominant color of this lake is pink. Yes, bubblegum pink. It is said that even scientist can’t say with certainty what causes the water to be pink, but some of the possible options are that some organisms living in it are to be blamed. Nevertheless, this water is not hazardous for human health – unless you can’t swim. This most visited of all Australian lakes is surrounded by a ring of salt that is accumulated on the shore and there are tons of eucalyptus trees.

Merimbula Lake

Near the Tasman Sea lies Merimbula Lake which is a great tourist place. To be more precise, it is positioned on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales in Australia. Our friends from Lakeside Merimbula say that younger people adore this place because it really is full of fun things to do. Yes, you can choose to rest on the beach and enjoy long walks in nature, but if you are expecting a good summertime vacation you can come here. All you need to bring is your surfboard (or you can lend one) and you swimming suit. Kite-surfing, whale watching and snorkeling during the day and jazz festivals during the hot summer nights, how great is this?

Lake McKenzie

Lake McKenzie is one of the cleanest lakes in Australia that attracts tourists with its see-through blue water. This amazing eye-resting sight on Fraser Island, Queensland is a perfect place to spend your weekends at. Picnics and camping on the shores of this lake are allowed although it is part of the Great Sandy National park. People who are familiar with this area said that the bright white sand that can be found here is known for its contribution to human health. This natural skin scrub will leave your skin so soft and clean, giving it an extra glowing effect. Some even say that cleaning your teeth with this sand will make them polished and white, as if you just visited your dentist and paid for some expensive whitening treatment.

Lake Eacham

Bana Wiingina, as the indigenous Aboriginal people refer to it – or Lake Eacham is not just a part of Australian nature, but a part of oral history as well. This indigenous people created a myth about the creation of this lake that has been told from generation to generation. This story about two young men who went hunting in forbidden areas and caused a catastrophic event – the drowning of many people and the creation of this lake, is why some decide to visit Lake Eacham. Others choose to come here because there is a vast rainforest surrounding the lake in Crater Lakes National park in Queensland. Long walks in the forest and many interesting sights both in the forest and on the lake draw people from all around the world to visit this place.