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Notable lake · Shire of Gannawarra, Victoria

Lake William

Lake William is a lake in Shire of Gannawarra, Victoria.

Lake William: 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 William

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 William — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.53771, 143.78434. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake William

    See everything within a day’s drive of Lake William

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lake William

    • Lake Tutchewop · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Lake Boga · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Ghow Swamp · lake · Shire of Campaspe · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tyrrell · lake · Shire of Buloke · ~111 km · Must-see
    • Lake Buloke · lake · Shire of Buloke · ~137 km · Must-see
    • Lake Kelly · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~4 km
    • Kangaroo Lake · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~6 km
    • Lake Charm · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~10 km
    • Racecourse Lake · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~10 km
    • Lake Cullen · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~14 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Victoria

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake William full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake William?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake William?

    Nearby: Lake Tutchewop (lake, 5 km), Lake Boga (lake, 20 km), Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement (park, 36 km), North Victorian Wetlands (sanctuary, 44 km), Lake Kelly (lake, 4 km), Kangaroo Lake (lake, 6 km).

    Is Lake William worth visiting?

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