Lake Bonney (Limestone Coast)
Not to be confused with Lake Bonney (Riverland).
For other places called Bonny Lake or Bonney Lake, see Lake Bonney.
| Lake Bonney | |
|---|---|
  Lake Bonney Location in South Australia | |
| Location | Limestone Coast, South Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°45′56″S 140°20′35″E / 37.76556°S 140.34306°ECoordinates: 37°45′56″S 140°20′35″E / 37.76556°S 140.34306°E |
| Type | Brackish freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Natural inflows |
| Primary outflows | Evaporation; Southern Ocean |
| Catchment area | 430 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Designation | Canunda National Park |
| Max. length | 23 km (14 mi) |
| Max. width | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Surface area | 5,056 km2 (1,952 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
Lake Bonney is a coastal freshwater lake located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. With a surface area of 5,056 square kilometres (1,952 sq mi), the lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Australia.
The lake is located 450 km (280 mi) south east of Adelaide and 13 km (8 mi) south west of Millicent. The Canunda National Park lies adjacent to the lake shore.
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