List of lakes of Western Australia, A–C facts for kids
This list helps you discover many of the lakes in Western Australia. Some lakes always have water, while others might dry up at certain times of the year. This information comes from official records from 1996, so new lakes or changes since then might not be included. The names are written in a normal way, even though official records sometimes use all capital letters. The locations are as recorded, but remember that some lakes can be very large!
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Lakes Starting with Numbers
Here are a few lakes whose names start with numbers:
| Name | Location | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Lake | 24°47′S 120°19′E / 24.783°S 120.317°E | Its name tells you how far it is from a certain point! |
| 13 Mile Billabong | 19°22′S 127°43′E / 19.367°S 127.717°E | A "billabong" is a small, still lake that forms when a river changes course. |
| 2 Mile Lake | 34°30′S 118°16′E / 34.500°S 118.267°E | Another lake named for its distance. |
Lakes Starting with A
Let's look at some lakes that begin with the letter 'A':
| Name | Location | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Lake | 31°25′S 116°40′E / 31.417°S 116.667°E | |
| Lake Ace | 33°0′S 119°46′E / 33.000°S 119.767°E | |
| Lake Adams | 31°42′S 115°49′E / 31.700°S 115.817°E | |
| Lake Aerodrome | 24°39′S 121°49′E / 24.650°S 121.817°E | This lake might be named because it's near an airfield! |
| Lake Alice | 17°38′S 123°37′E / 17.633°S 123.617°E | |
| Lake Altham | 33°24′S 118°26′E / 33.400°S 118.433°E | This is actually a wetland, which is an area of land covered by water, like a swamp. |
| Lake Argyle | 16°11′S 128°54′E / 16.183°S 128.900°E | This is a huge, man-made reservoir, created to store water. |
| Lake Austin | 27°37′S 117°55′E / 27.617°S 117.917°E |
Lakes Starting with B
Here are some lakes that start with 'B':
| Name | Location | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Badgerup Lake | 31°47′S 115°50′E / 31.783°S 115.833°E | |
| Lake Baghdad | 32°0′S 115°31′E / 32.000°S 115.517°E | |
| Lake Ballard | 29°27′S 120°50′E / 29.450°S 120.833°E | This lake is famous for its unique outdoor art sculptures! |
| Lake Banksiadale | 32°39′S 116°4′E / 32.650°S 116.067°E | This is a man-made reservoir, like a big dam. |
| Lake Barlee | 29°5′S 119°28′E / 29.083°S 119.467°E | |
| Bibra Lake | 32°6′S 115°49′E / 32.100°S 115.817°E | A popular spot for recreation and wildlife. |
| Blue Lake | 34°46′S 117°16′E / 34.767°S 117.267°E | Its name suggests its beautiful color! |
| Lake Brockman | 33°0′S 115°58′E / 33.000°S 115.967°E | Another man-made reservoir. |
| Lake Brown | 31°6′S 118°17′E / 31.100°S 118.283°E | There are a few lakes named Lake Brown in Western Australia! |
Lakes Starting with C
Discover some lakes beginning with 'C':
| Name | Location | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Caesar | 26°31′S 115°42′E / 26.517°S 115.700°E | |
| Camel Lake | 34°17′S 117°58′E / 34.283°S 117.967°E | |
| Lake Carey | 28°57′S 122°17′E / 28.950°S 122.283°E | |
| Lake Carnegie | 26°10′S 122°24′E / 26.167°S 122.400°E | This is a very large, often dry, salt lake in the desert. |
| Lake Chittering | 31°26′S 116°5′E / 31.433°S 116.083°E | |
| Lake Claremont | 31°58′S 115°46′E / 31.967°S 115.767°E | Located close to the city of Perth. |
| Lake Clifton | 32°47′S 115°40′E / 32.783°S 115.667°E | Home to amazing stromatolites, which are ancient living fossils! |
| Lake Coogee | 32°8′S 115°46′E / 32.133°S 115.767°E | |
| Lake Cooloongup | 32°18′S 115°47′E / 32.300°S 115.783°E | |
| Lake Cowan | 31°42′S 121°54′E / 31.700°S 121.900°E | A large salt lake in the Goldfields region. |
| Lake Cronin | 32°23′S 119°46′E / 32.383°S 119.767°E |
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