Lake McKenzie facts for kids
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Lake McKenzie
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| Location | Fraser Island, Queensland |
| Type | Perched lake |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. length | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Max. width | 930 m (3,050 ft) |
| Surface area | 150 ha (370 acres) |
| Average depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Shore length1 | None |
| Islands | None |
| Settlements | None |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake McKenzie is also known by its Aboriginal name, Boorangoora. It is a special type of lake called a perched lake. This means it is formed when rainwater collects in a hollow that is above the usual groundwater level. The bottom of the lake is sealed by layers of dead plants and sand.
Lake McKenzie is found on Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. Fraser Island is the biggest sand island in the world. It is also a World Heritage site, which means it is very important globally. About half of all the world's perched lakes are found on this amazing island.
The lake is about 6.2 kilometers southeast of Kingfisher Resort. It is quite large, stretching 1,200 meters long. At its widest point, it measures up to 930 meters across. The lake covers an area of about 150 hectares.
The sand around Lake McKenzie is incredibly pure. It is made of white silica, which is the same material used to make glass. The water in the lake is also very pure. It is so clean that it does not have many nutrients. This makes it hard for many types of plants and animals to live there.
Visitors can enjoy many things at Lake McKenzie. There are places for camping and picnic areas. You can also find toilets and barbecues for cooking.
History of Lake McKenzie
Lake McKenzie has an interesting past. In March 1944, during World War II, a military training camp was set up near the lake. Soldiers used the area for training exercises. This camp was closed later that same year.
More recently, the lake was featured on television. It was the final "Roadblock" location and the finish line for the TV show The Amazing Race Australia 2.
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Images for kids
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Aerial view of Lake McKenzie in 2008
