| Lake McKenzie | |
|---|---|
 Lake beach, 2018 | |
  Lake McKenzie | |
| Location | Fraser Island |
| Coordinates | 25°26′45″S 153°03′25″E / 25.4459°S 153.0570°E |
| Type | Perched |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Managing agency | Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing |
| Max. length | 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) |
| Max. width | 930 metres (3,050 ft) |
| Surface area | 80 ha (200 acres) |
| Average depth | 6.6 metres (22 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 100 metres (330 ft) |
Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) is a perched lake on K'gari or Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia.[1] The lake is located in the Great Sandy National Park.
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 80 hectares (200 acres) 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.[2]
Facilities for visitors around the lake include picnic areas as well as toilets.[2]
- ^ Vernon, Jackson (24 September 2010). "Fraser's Lake McKenzie reopens after $3m revamp". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 16 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Lake McKenzie". queenslandholidays.com.au. Tourism Queensland. Retrieved 17 April 2011.