Natural freshwater lakes in Australia are rare due to the general absence of glacial and tectonic activity in Australia.
Contents
Types
Most lakes in Australia fall within one of five categories. Excluding lakes created by man-made dams for water storage and other purposes, one can identify the following:
Australian Antarctic Territory
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in the Australian Antarctic Territory:
Australian Capital Territory
In the Australian Capital Territory there are no prominent naturally-formed lakes and lagoons. Artificial lakes include Bendora Dam, Cotter Dam, Corin Dam, Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Ginninderra, Lake Tuggeranong, and Stranger Pond.
New South Wales
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in New South Wales:
Northern Territory
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in the Northern Territory:
Queensland
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in Queensland:
South Australia
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in South Australia:
Tasmania
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in Tasmania:
Victoria
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in Victoria.
Western Australia
The following is a list of prominent natural lakes and lagoons in Western Australia: