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Cockatoo Lake

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28 Reviews

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Emma K.
1 week ago

Great free facilities but the cockatoos were so loud until night fall and then woke us up at 5!

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Dylan B.
2 weeks ago

Middle of summer and plenty of water! Lots of spots on the lake! Great site!

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Tommygun
2 months ago

Start of Summer 2024, the lake was full and the scene was beautiful, there was a few other campers, but otherwise it was nice and quiet. The lake is dog friendly, has working toilets, there is 4G sig... Read more

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Guest A.
9 months ago
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Bec
1 year ago

Great spot by the river. Great for swimming. Incredible view of the mountains. Very quiet and peaceful. Drop toilets. Byo water. No showers. 4G service. Had a great chat with the owner.


Top Questions

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James s. 1 year ago
Question:

Is there any water in the lake ?

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Kirsten C. 4 years ago
Question:

Does anyone know if there is space here today?

Answer:

Hey not sure if you ended up going but yes there is heaps of space there even in busy times of the year it is very spread out, sometimes a little busy around the toilet area as that's where most people setup camp by Lucus

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Debbie B. 5 years ago
Question:

Where is the closet place to have a hot shower?

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Location

LOT 244 Grubbed Rd,
Lochaber,
South Australia

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Average temperature

January
L 12°C
H 28°C
February
L 12°C
H 28°C
March
L 10°C
H 25°C
April
L 8°C
H 21°C
May
L 7°C
H 17°C
June
L 6°C
H 15°C
July
L 5°C
H 14°C
August
L 5°C
H 15°C
September
L 6°C
H 17°C
October
L 8°C
H 20°C
November
L 9°C
H 23°C
December
L 10°C
H 25°C
Source: Meteostat

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