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Must-see lake · Barkly Region, Northern Territory

Tarrabool Lake

Tarrabool Lake is a lake in Barkly Region, Northern Territory.

Tarrabool Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Tarrabool Lake

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Tarrabool Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.35673, 134.93124. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Tarrabool Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Tarrabool Lake yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Tarrabool Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Tarrabool Lake?

    Nearby: Broken Dam (lake, 44 km), Attack Dam (lake, 52 km), Brunchilly Dam (lake, 72 km).

    Is Tarrabool Lake worth visiting?

    Tarrabool Lake is listed as a must-see lake in Northern Territory on Spotwander.