Lake Shaster
Lake Shaster is a hypersaline lake in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, approximately 90 km (56 mi) west of Esperance.
| Lake Shaster | |
|---|---|
  Lake Shaster Location in Western Australia | |
| Location | Goldfields-Esperance, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°52′29″S 120°43′13″E |
| Lake type | Hypersaline |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Designation | Lake Shaster Nature Reserve |
| Max. length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 4.79 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in) |
| References | [1] |
The lake is located in the Lake Shaster Nature Reserve which is found on either side of the Oldfield Estuary Reserves. The 479-hectare (1,180-acre)[1] lake is one of the largest lakes in the district and supports few waterbirds.[2]
References
- "Wetland conservation in the Jerdacuttup Ravensthorpe area, WA" (PDF). 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2009.
- "South Coast Rivercare - Lake Shaster". 2002. Retrieved 26 April 2009.
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