Lake Mulwala

Lake Mulwala is an artificial reservoir that spans across the Murray River and covers about 43,900 hectares of water surface. The lake sits at about 124 meters elevation and stretches between Bundalong and Yarrawonga.

The reservoir formed in 1939 when the Yarrawonga Weir was built to provide irrigation water for farmland. This dam project changed the region and made agriculture possible across both states.

The lake serves as a natural meeting place between two states, and people from both sides have long shared its waters for fishing and boating. Locals and visitors use it as a gathering spot where they can spend time together and enjoy outdoor activities.

The shoreline has several boat ramps and designated swimming areas that are easy to find and use. Parking is available at various spots along the water, and fishing locations are well-established around the lake.

The Mulwala Bridge that crosses the lake has an unexpected dip and curve due to poor coordination between the two states during construction in the 1920s. This quirk remains visible to this day when you drive or walk across it.

Location: New South Wales

Elevation above the sea: 124 m

GPS coordinates: -36.00936,146.09287

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53