Lake Argyle

Friday 17th June 2011: We cruised Lake Argyle. This lake is the 8th largest lake in the world. Photos just can't capture the grandeur of its beauty and size. Officially Lake Argyle is classed as an inland sea. The Lake's dimensions are roughly 55klms from north to south and 30klms from east to west. Lake Argyle, if filled is 92m above sea level, would correspond to 27 times the size of Sydney Harbour, or around 30% of its potential. This year due to all the rainfall the area has experienced over the wet season the Lake filled to 180% of its capacity. A record high for the dam since it was built.

Beautiful Lake Argyle Lake Argyle Dam Wall
Look closely up on the bank - a fresh water croc!
Along the waters edge the tide mark from this seasons wet.