Best places: Lakes in Australia

Cobalt-blue crater lake changing seasonally to a steel-gray color, with a lookout platform & trails.

A popular tourist spot, this perched lake features pure water, white sand beaches & picnic space.

Picturesque 120-acre lake surrounded by a large park with trails, a golf course & sports areas.

Large man-made lake with water sports & rental houseboats, plus walking tracks & campsites.

Recreational lake for swimming & boating, plus waterfront trails, BBQ spots & kangaroo sightings.

Lake popular for boating & fishing, in a recreation area with a playground, picnic tables & trails.

Scenic man-made lake completed in 1930 with a restaurant, playground, picnic areas & footpath.

Family friendly lake surrounded by cool rainforest, with swimming, birdwatching & bbq facilities.

A walking trail encircles this recreational reservoir known for swimming, boating & picnics.

Man-made 544-acre city center lake with wetlands, a 3.7-mi. cycling & running track & boating.

👍👍 This is a beutiful little lake which I would say a hidden gem in Blue Mountains. A perfect place for family picnic and full day out. The drive to this place is also beutiful. Right next to a small town centre, this lake offers stunning views. You can take a walk all along the bank of the lake. It h...

Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites.

Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing.

👍👍 Great place for a swim with all the family. Safe lake swimming for the little kids, and ocean swimming for those who want a little more adventure. During incoming and outgoing tides, some of the water can be fast flowing - which adds a nice fun factor. Due to its shallow and still water, the lake c...

Large, scenic lake surrounded by parkland & walking trails features water skiing, boating & fishing.

👍👍 It's a well maintained lake with lovely paths and gorgeous deciduous trees growing around it. I think autumn is especially beautiful around the lake. If you time your visit for sunset with a walk at golden hour before sunset in autumn in good weather, you're in for a treat! I love this place. Pack...

A haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers a multi-use trail, picnic areas & boat ramps.

This 110-sq-km coastal salt-water lagoon contains the Pulbah Island Nature Reserve & more.