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Notable lake · Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria

Lake Barracoota

Lake Barracoota is a lake in Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria.

Lake Barracoota: 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 Lake Barracoota

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 Lake Barracoota — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -37.53218, 149.86410. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake Barracoota

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    • Mangan Lake · lake · Australian Capital Territory · ~25 km
    • Wonboyn Lake · lake · Bega Valley Shire Council · ~42 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Victoria

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Barracoota full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Barracoota?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Barracoota?

    Nearby: Lake Barracoota (lake, 0 km), Cape Howe (beach, 13 km), Betka Beach (beach, 14 km), Nadgee Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 33 km), Wonboyn Beach (lake, 38 km), Green Cape Lighthouse (attraction, 43 km).

    Is Lake Barracoota worth visiting?

    Lake Barracoota is listed as a notable lake in Victoria on Spotwander.