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Notable lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia

Pernatty Lagoon

Pernatty Lagoon is a lake in Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia.

Pernatty Lagoon: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Pernatty Lagoon

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Pernatty Lagoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -31.51571, 137.24509. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Pernatty Lagoon

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pernatty Lagoon

    • Lake Dutton · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Ironstone Lagoon · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~24 km
    • Lake Windabout · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~33 km
    • Square Lake · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~36 km
    • Lake Blyth · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~42 km
    • Lake Beviss · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~44 km
    • Lake Finniss · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~51 km
    • Island Lagoon · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~66 km
    • Lake Winjabbie · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~69 km
    • Lake Torrens · lake · Pastoral Unincorporated Area · ~81 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pernatty Lagoon full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Pernatty Lagoon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Pernatty Lagoon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Pernatty Lagoon?

    Nearby: Lake Dutton (lake, 38 km), Ironstone Lagoon (lake, 24 km), Lake Windabout (lake, 33 km), Square Lake (lake, 36 km), Lake Blyth (lake, 42 km), Lake Beviss (lake, 44 km).

    Is Pernatty Lagoon worth visiting?

    Pernatty Lagoon is listed as a notable lake in South Australia on Spotwander.