Towerrining Lake, Natural lake and heritage site in Shire of West Arthur, Western Australia.
Towerrining Lake is a natural lake spanning about 180 hectares within a 256-hectare nature reserve characterized by low hills and varied soil composition. The reserve features areas of sandy gravel and clay, creating diverse environmental conditions across the site.
Explorer Thomas Bannister first recorded this lake in 1832, noting its characteristics in early colonial documents. European settlement and farming of surrounding lands followed about 80 years later, marking a significant change in land use.
The Noongar peoples have held deep ties to this lake for thousands of years, gathering here and practicing traditional ways of life. The permanent water source has long served as a meeting place central to their community.
The site provides jetties, boat ramps, restrooms, and change facilities for visitors who come to enjoy water activities. Powered camping sites are available for those wishing to stay overnight, with water skiing permitted in designated daylight hours.
This lake supports a remarkable array of wildlife, including around 14 frog species and nearly 170 bird species that make use of the water and surrounding habitat. Blue-billed ducks and Australasian bitterns are among the standout residents that depend on these conditions.
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