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Notable lake · Forbes Shire Council, New South Wales

Half Moon Lagoon

Half Moon Lagoon is a lake in Forbes Shire Council, New South Wales.

Half Moon 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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon Lagoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -33.42101, 148.07959. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Half Moon Lagoon full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Half Moon Lagoon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Half Moon Lagoon?

    Nearby: Lake Forbes (lake, 11 km), Ben Hall Shooting Site (fort, 34 km), Escort Rock (fort, 39 km), Memorial Hill (viewpoint, 42 km), Nangar National Park (sanctuary, 50 km), Parkes DSS-49 (attraction, 63 km).

    Is Half Moon Lagoon worth visiting?

    Half Moon Lagoon is listed as a notable lake in New South Wales on Spotwander.