Murtnaghurt Lagoon

#561 among destinations in Australia

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Murtnaghurt Lagoon, also known as Murtnaghurt Swamp or Lake Murtnaghurt, is a shallow, ephemeral wetland west of the town of Barwon Heads on the southern coast of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. It comprises two enclosed depressions, elongated west-east and separated by a low ridge. The wetland is about 2 kilometres in length, and up to 600 metres wide, with 4.5 kilometres of shoreline enclosing an area of 81 hectares. It is connected by a narrow 2.7 kilometres palaeochannel extending from the lagoon northwards to the main tidal channel of the lower Barwon River. ()

Length: 6562 ftElevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°16'48"S, 144°27'54"E

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VictoriaAustralia

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Murtnaghurt Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adventure Park, Barwon Heads Bridge, Lake Connewarre, Reedy Lake.

5.6 miNE
Amusement park, Water park, Theme park
Adventure Park
143 min walk • Adventure Park, located in the land Down Under, is Australia's premier destination for thrill-seekers and family fun. This amusement park, nestled in the heart of the country, has become a staple for both locals and tourists looking for an exhilarating day out.
1.7 miE
Bridge
Barwon Heads Bridge, Barwon Heads
44 min walk • The Barwon Heads Bridge is a road bridge and a separate pedestrian bridge across the Barwon River between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia. The bridge is the only crossing of the Barwon River between Geelong and the river mouth at Barwon Heads.
3.8 miN
Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Connewarre, Lake Connewarre State Wildlife Reserve
97 min walk • Lake Connewarre, a shallow estuarine 880-hectare lake on the Barwon River, is located on the Bellarine Peninsula southeast of Geelong in the Australian state of Victoria.
5.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Reedy Lake
132 min walk • Reedy Lake, historically also known as Lake Reedy, is a shallow 5.5-square-kilometre intermittent freshwater lake or swamp on the lower reaches of the Barwon River, on the Bellarine Peninsula southeast of Geelong in the Australian state of Victoria.
1.2 miW
Surfing
Thirteenth Beach
30 min walk • Thirteenth Beach is located west of Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia and the name is taken from the close proximity of the beach to the thirteenth hole of the Barwon Heads Golf Course.
5.9 miSW
Beach
Point Impossible Beach
150 min walk • Point Impossible Beach is a clothes-optional beach located at Torquay, west coast, in the State of Victoria, Australia. It is designated as a legal nudist beach under the Nudity Act 1983.
4.2 miNE
Locality
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve
107 min walk • The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is a rectangular, 1.43 km2 nature reserve next to the town of Ocean Grove and 25 km south-east of the city of Geelong, on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.
3.3 miE
Town
Ocean Grove
84 min walk • One of the main attractions of Ocean Grove is its beautiful beaches, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The main beach, known as Ocean Grove Main Beach, is a popular spot for surfers and families alike, with its golden sands and clear waters.