Location Fraser Island Basin countries Australia Area 150 ha Surface elevation 100 m | Type Perched Surface area 150 ha (370 acres) Length 1,200 m Max width 930 m | |
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Managing agency Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing Max. length 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) Similar Fraser Island, Eli Creek, SS Maheno, Champagne Pools, Indian Head | ||
Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) is a perched lake on Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. The lake is located in the Great Sandy National Park.
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Map of Lake Mckenzie (Boorangoora), Fraser Island QLD 4581, Australia
The lake is located 6.2 km southeast of Kingfisher Resort. It is 1,200 metres long and up to 930 metres wide. It is approximately 150 hectares in area.
The sands around the lake are composed of pure, white silica and the water in the lake is also so pure it is unsuitable for many species.
Facilities for visitors around the lake include camping and picnic areas as well as toilets and barbecues.
History
In March 1944 a training camp, the second on the island during World War II, was established at the lake. It was closed late the same year.
The lake served as the final Roadblock location and the finish line of the reality competition series The Amazing Race Australia 2.