description Gippsland Lakes Overview
The Gippsland Lakes form an extensive network of coastal lagoons and lakes in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. They comprise the largest inland waterway system in the country, consisting of major bodies of water such as Lakes Wellington, Victoria, and King. The system was permanently connected to the Bass Strait in 1889 when an artificial entrance was constructed at Lakes Entrance. The lakes are heavily utilized for recreational boating, fishing, and tourism.
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Gippsland Lakes ranks #47 of 195 in the Lagoon ranking, behind Huahine Lagoon, ahead of Laguna Guerrero Negro.
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Are the Gippsland Lakes freshwater or saltwater?
They are a brackish lagoon system influenced by both river inflow and seawater. The permanent artificial entrance opened near Lakes Entrance in 1889 increased tidal exchange with Bass Strait.
Which lakes make up the Gippsland Lakes system?
The principal connected waters include Lake Wellington, Lake Victoria and Lake King. Rivers such as the Latrobe, Mitchell and Tambo feed the broader lagoon network.
What wildlife are the Gippsland Lakes known for?
The wetlands support waterbirds, fish and a small resident population of Burrunan dolphins. Parts of the system are protected under the Ramsar Convention because of their international wetland importance.
Where is the best-known ocean entrance to the Gippsland Lakes?
The navigable entrance lies at the town of Lakes Entrance in Victoria. It connects the inland lagoon system to Bass Strait through a maintained channel.
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