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Must-see lake · Shire of Esperance, Western Australia

Lake Hillier

Lake Hillier is a lake in Shire of Esperance, Western Australia.

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Lake Hillier: 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 Lake Hillier

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 Lake Hillier — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -34.09439, 123.20274. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Hillier full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Hillier 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 Lake Hillier?

    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 Lake Hillier?

    Nearby: Recherche Archipelago Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 51 km), Cape Arid National Park (sanctuary, 62 km), Belinda Beach (beach, 0 km), Goose Island Bay (beach, 1 km), Middle Island (river spot, 2 km), Goose Island (river spot, 3 km).

    Is Lake Hillier worth visiting?

    Lake Hillier is listed as a must-see lake in Western Australia on Spotwander.