Lake Cootharaba
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| Lake Cootharaba | |
|---|---|
| Location | 15km North West of Noosa, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°18′08″S 152°59′49″E / 26.3021°S 152.997°ECoordinates: 26°18′08″S 152°59′49″E / 26.3021°S 152.997°E |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Noosa River |
| Primary outflows | Noosa River |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. length | 10 km |
| Average depth | 1.5 m |
Lake Cootharaba is a lake on the Noosa River. It is the gateway to the Everglades, a popular tourist attraction for Noosa, being 20 km away from Noosa. The lake's major access is the town of Boreen Point, as well as the smaller camping-spot of Elanda Point.
Lake Cootharaba is approximately 10 km long and 5 km wide, at an average depth of 1.5 m.
Lake Cootharaba is a popular spot for sailing and Boreen Point in home to the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club. A great place to visit and stay, the camping ground at Boreen Point is fitted with great facilities and is right on the water.
Main Beach, Boreen Point (Note dark tannin discolouration of the water).
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