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Notable lake · Shire of Gannawarra, Victoria

Third Lake

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

Third 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 Third 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 Third Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.64472, 143.86722. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Third Lake

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Third Lake

    • Lake Tutchewop · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Lake Boga · lake · Rural City of Swan Hill · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Ghow Swamp · lake · Shire of Campaspe · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Lake Tyrrell · lake · Shire of Buloke · ~124 km · Must-see
    • Lake Buloke · lake · Shire of Buloke · ~133 km · Must-see
    • Salt Lake · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~4 km
    • Cranes Lake · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~5 km
    • Lake Charm · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~8 km
    • Lake Elizabeth · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~9 km
    • Racecourse Lake · lake · Shire of Gannawarra · ~10 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Third Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Third Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Third Lake?

    Nearby: Lake Tutchewop (lake, 23 km), North Victorian Wetlands (sanctuary, 27 km), Lake Boga (lake, 37 km), Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement (park, 54 km), Mount Hope (viewpoint, 61 km), Gunbower National Park (sanctuary, 64 km).

    Is Third Lake worth visiting?

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