Loch McNess | |
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Yanchep Lake | |
Wagardu Lark (Nyungar) | |
Location | Swan Coastal Plain, Western Australia |
Coordinates | 31°32′S 115°40′E / 31.533°S 115.667°E |
Type | Freshwater |
Basin countries | Australia |
Designation | Yanchep National Park |
Max. depth | 3.4 m (11 ft) |
Islands | Several |
References | [1] |
)) Loch McNess (Nyungar: Wagardu Lark),[2] also known as Yanchep Lake, is a freshwater lake located near Yanchep in the northern part of the coastal plain of Perth, Western Australia. Loch McNess is part of the Wanneroo wetlands, a chain of lakes, and is part of the Yanchep National Park. Water from the lake is used to refill the underground lakes in some nearby caves.[3]
The lake is named after Sir Charles McNess, a wealthy Western Australian philanthropist.
Galaxiidae (fish) and Gilgies (freshwater crayfish) are endemic to the region.[4] Introduced species include mosquitofish (Gambusia).
CSIRO study nutrients and plankton in the lake.[5]
The lake is also known as Wagardu Lark by the Nyoongar aboriginals[2] and along with the caves is of significant cultural importance.[6]
Since European colonisation of the area and specifically with the building of Gloucester Lodge on its shores in 1933[7] it has traditionally been used for boating outings. There is no longer sufficient water in the lake for boating.
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