Lake Woods, Protected ephemeral lake in Barkly Tableland, Northern Territory
Lake Woods spans 350 square kilometers near Elliott, expanding significantly during rainfall periods as it merges with Newcastle Creek waterholes.
The establishment of Lake Woods as a protected area in 2009 marked a crucial step in preserving this significant freshwater ecosystem in Northern Territory.
The lake functions as a central gathering point for Aboriginal communities who maintain traditional connections to the surrounding Barkly Tableland region.
Visitors can access Lake Woods through an unsealed road located approximately 7 kilometers south of Elliott on the Stuart Highway.
The lake sustains over 100,000 waterbirds during monsoon season and contains the largest lignum swamp formation in tropical Australia.
Location: Northern Territory
Inception: 2009
Elevation above the sea: 197 m
GPS coordinates: -17.83890,133.45400
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:50
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