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Notable lake · Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia

Rush Lagoon

Rush Lagoon is a lake in Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia.

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Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush Lagoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.82483, 137.53735. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Rush Lagoon full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Rush Lagoon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Rush Lagoon?

    Nearby: Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park (sanctuary, 19 km), Kangaroo Island (river spot, 23 km), Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area (sanctuary, 27 km), Busby Islet Conservation Park (river spot, 30 km), Seal Bay Conservation Park (sanctuary, 32 km), Southern Kangaroo Island Australian Marine Park (sanctuary, 35 km).

    Is Rush Lagoon worth visiting?

    Rush Lagoon is listed as a notable lake in South Australia on Spotwander.