Lake Bumbunga

Lake Bumbunga

Lake Bumbunga facing east
Lake Bumbunga
Location in South Australia
Location Mid North region, South Australia
Coordinates 33°54′S 138°11′E / 33.900°S 138.183°E / -33.900; 138.183Coordinates: 33°54′S 138°11′E / 33.900°S 138.183°E / -33.900; 138.183
Type Salt lake
Basin countries Australia
Surface area 13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi)[1]

Lake Bumbunga is a salt lake located in South Australia's Mid North near the towns of Lochiel and Bumbunga.

Description

Lake Bumbunga facing east from Lochiel towards Bumbunga.

According to anthropologist Norman Tindale the name was derives from the Parnpangka (local indigenous) term for 'rain water lake'.[2]

Salt has been mined at the salt extraction works since 1912.[3][4][5][6]

The lake is fed by surrounding hills including the Hummocks Range.

See also

References

  1. ↑ WETLAND INVENTORY, NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, An assessment of selected inland wetlands of the Northern Agricultural Districts. (page 16)
  2. ↑ Bumbunga "Manning Index of South Australian History" Check |url= value (help). State Library of South Australia.
  3. ↑ Salt production in South Australia - Lochiel Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA)
  4. ↑ Cheetham Salt
  5. ↑ Number 1. Early Salt Production in South Australia. - Historical Cameos of Early South Australia.
  6. ↑ Salt production in South Australia

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