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Local favourite lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, Western Australia

Lake Doherty

Lake Doherty is a lake in Shire of Derby-West Kimberley, Western Australia.

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Lake Doherty: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Doherty

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Doherty — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -16.51137, 125.24600. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake Doherty

    • Lake Gilbert · lake · Shire of Derby-West Kimberley · ~8 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Doherty full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Doherty yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Doherty?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Doherty?

    Nearby: Hidden Valley Falls (waterfall, 2 km), Lake Gilbert (lake, 8 km), Charnley River Private Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 11 km), Reva Falls (waterfall, 36 km), Charnley River–Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, 40 km), Mount Kitchener (viewpoint, 74 km).