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Notable lake · Murray River Council, New South Wales

Murray Downs Lake

Murray Downs Lake is a lake in Murray River Council, New South Wales.

Murray Downs Lake: 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 Murray Downs Lake

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 Murray Downs Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.26813, 143.65321. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Murray Downs Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Murray Downs Lake

    • Lake Boga · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tutchewop · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tyrrell · lake · Shire of Buloke · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Ghow Swamp · lake · Shire of Campaspe · ~120 km · Must-see
    • Tally Lake · lake · Murray River Council · ~14 km
    • Wilsons Lake · lake · Murray River Council · ~21 km
    • Snake Lagoon · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~26 km
    • Salt Lake · lake · Murray River Council · ~27 km
    • Long Lake · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~27 km
    • Lake Mannaor · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~27 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Murray Downs Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Murray Downs Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Murray Downs Lake?

    Nearby: Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement (park, 15 km), Lake Boga (lake, 25 km), Lake Tutchewop (lake, 36 km), Beveridge Island (river spot, 13 km), Tally Lake (lake, 14 km), A.M.A. Golden Jubilee Arch Monument (fort, 14 km).

    Is Murray Downs Lake worth visiting?

    Murray Downs Lake is listed as a notable lake in New South Wales on Spotwander.