• Lake Corangamite /kəˈræŋɡəmaɪt/, a hypersaline endorheic lake, is located near Colac in the Lakes and Craters region of the Victorian Volcanic Plains of south-west Victoria...
  • Corangamite Lake Rd Alvie, Colac, Victoria 3249 Australia. Reach out directly. ... Enjoyed an exploratory drive around Colac. Corangamite lake worth a visit.
  • Lake Corangamite Nature Reserve is approximately 5 hectares in size, and contains potential foraging habitat for the endangered Corangamite Water Skink.
  • In the Corangamite region, there are four basins. ... The Lake Corangamite basin has two catchments: Lake Colac and Lake Corangamite.
  • Fish populations in Lake Corangamite are declining due to growing salinity, exacerbated by ongoing dry seasons, posing a risk to the avian life that feeds on them.
  • Subsequently, the major rivers flowing into Lake Corangamite were diverted by the formation of divides, cutting off inflow to the lake.
  • Despite being a saltwater lake, Lake Corangamite is home to a range of plant and animal species, including several species of birds, fish, and reptiles.
  • The most recent rainfall event to cause the overflow of the Lake Corangamite system (including Lake Colac) into the Barwon occurred in 1953.
  • The vast and boundless lake and sky are surrounded by pastures and the scenery is beautiful. The only shortcoming is that there are no supporting facilities.