At 12km wide, Kangaroo Lake is one of the largest and also the deepest, permanent freshwater lakes supplied by the Torrumbarry Irrigation System.
The lake is on the western side of the Murray Valley Highway, between Kerang and the region’s central hub, Swan Hill.
The No 7 channel system connects Kangaroo Lake with neighbouring lakes in the system.
The No.7 channel continues northwards out of Kangaroo Lake and outfalls into the Little River Murray at Fish Point, supplying the Mystic Park, Tresco and Fish Point areas with water en-route.
Fun Facts
1. The west side of the lake is bordered by vineyards, with the grapes destined for the popular Brown Brothers’ winery.
2. A former Prime Minister was born at Kangaroo Lake. Sir John Grey Gorton was Prime Minister from 1968 to 1971. Gorton’s Drive and Gorton’s Point were named after the Gorton family.
3. Another former Kangaroo Lake resident, Dr Stanley Argyle, was Premier of Victoria from 1932-35 and then knighted as Sir Stanley Argyle.
Activities and recreation
Kangaroo Lake is very popular with recreational boaters and water sport enthusiasts. During the warm summer months, you will more often than not, see the lake’s surface awash with canoes and kayakers and because of it depth and size, it’s also incredibly popular with water-skiers.
Despite camping not being permitted on the outskirts of the lake, the north end is still very popular for day visitors with grass and shaded picnic spots and suitable for swimming and fishing.
The lake is well serviced, with ample car parking, boat ramps (there is a boat ramp at the Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park and also on the west side at Gorton Point), playground, toilets and a wood-fired BBQ.
Staying at the lake
Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park is on a beautiful foreshore of this big lake.
The park is proudly pet-friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere offering cabins, large caravan camp sites, both powered and non powered sites, and a kids playground as
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The park has a licensed kiosk offering grocery lines, ice-creams, our wonderful pizzas, fish and chips and much more. Kangaroo Lake is the perfect destination for the keen ngler, kayaker and swimmer.
Why not end the day, marvelling at the beautiful sunset across the lake, with a cold glass of wine in hand.