Lake Tyrrell
Lake Tyrrell
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Loco3450
Melbourne, Australia75 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We stayed at Sea Lake and spent a few sunrises and sunsets at Lake Tyrrell. Spectacular! Gumboots are a must if there is water in the lake, and make sure you your camera!
Written 9 October 2023
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia827 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Come to Lake Tyrell at various times. We came in mid-afternoon, sunset and the next day for sunrise. The lake puts on quite a show and you see it in various lights. Park down at the second car park beside the lake and to get away from the crowds walk to the left along the shore line a couple hundred metres (you'll also find the water levels are shallower here if you want to walk out into the lake - gumboots advised). We found most people arrived about 30 minutes to sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise, however sunrise is definitely a lot quieter. We only had 3 other people with us during sunrise so it was quiet and spectacular to see the amazing sunrise. Lake levels vary, and wind levels vary too o don't always think that the day is always going to be instagram perfect - you're at the mercy of nature.
Written 3 September 2023
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petergab10
Melbourne, Australia536 contributions
Jun. 2023
Lake Tyrrell is definitely worth a visit as its Victoria's largest salt lake also many great opportunities for photography. Definitely need to do some research on working out the best time year to visit. Drivering into Sea Lake you will see roadside signs pointing out the main viewing area. Follow the road you will come to a large parking area with a platform viewing area with toilets. Read the signs as you not allowed to pass this point if driving large camping vehicles. If it does not apply to you can drive to the next parking area which is close to and has great views of the lake from here.
Lake Tyrrell sign, Sky Lounge, Shelter and boardwalk. are also at this point.
l did not read the sign right and park my car at the start of the trail which was at the main platform viewing area. Not a big deal took me about 20 minutes to walk and take some photos along the way.
Lake Tyrrell sign, Sky Lounge, Shelter and boardwalk. are also at this point.
l did not read the sign right and park my car at the start of the trail which was at the main platform viewing area. Not a big deal took me about 20 minutes to walk and take some photos along the way.
Written 7 July 2023
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Victoria, Australia64,654 contributions
Apr. 2023
​Lake Tyrrell is something special these days, it's not that it wasn't always special ... it's only being recognised and appreciated on a global level lately. The sky mirrors the water in this area and the vibrant colours meet .. pink salt, vivid blue skies and white fluffy clouds.
The indigenous people of Australia always knew it was special - for them it was a meeting place to trade and for ceremonial reasons.
What is there these days for tourists begs belief! I recall when they had a lookout built and I took my father there ​in August 2019 he was so impressed that a lookout had been built and could not believe people had made it a destination. ( he grew up in the Mallee region) Fast forward to this recent trip and I was there solo... imagine what dad would be thinking if he saw it now! Not even four years on and there is a new lookout built - the old one has been demolished. There are toilets at the site, information boards and then ... you can drive out to the lake to sit on the lounge, or walk out onto the magnificent boardwalk.
This is a very special place and if you have an opportunity to visit ... don't miss it.
The indigenous people of Australia always knew it was special - for them it was a meeting place to trade and for ceremonial reasons.
What is there these days for tourists begs belief! I recall when they had a lookout built and I took my father there ​in August 2019 he was so impressed that a lookout had been built and could not believe people had made it a destination. ( he grew up in the Mallee region) Fast forward to this recent trip and I was there solo... imagine what dad would be thinking if he saw it now! Not even four years on and there is a new lookout built - the old one has been demolished. There are toilets at the site, information boards and then ... you can drive out to the lake to sit on the lounge, or walk out onto the magnificent boardwalk.
This is a very special place and if you have an opportunity to visit ... don't miss it.
Written 29 May 2023
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Carole M
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Stayed at Lake Tyrell.accomodation on the way to Mildura with the principle aim of taking photos of the sunrise and sunset. Worth the effort even getting up early for the sunrise.Go at least 30 mins before sunrise to get the best photos.
The accomodation was excellent value for money.Very clean,compact but everything you needed for a comfortable stay.The communal courtyard set up had everything you needed if you wanted to cook a barbie or prepare breakfast.Staff where very friendly and I suggest you book directly with the venue for a good price.I would definitely recommend this place to friends and large groups.
The accomodation was excellent value for money.Very clean,compact but everything you needed for a comfortable stay.The communal courtyard set up had everything you needed if you wanted to cook a barbie or prepare breakfast.Staff where very friendly and I suggest you book directly with the venue for a good price.I would definitely recommend this place to friends and large groups.
Written 13 May 2023
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K & J C
Australia13 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
A must see wenwent out there about 5p.m for the sunset just awesome fantastic pics before & after certainly worth a look the pics look like they have been taken on a.mirror
Written 22 April 2023
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Greg B
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Mar. 2023 • Couples
Our tour guide Julie was fantastic, informative and her knowledge of the indigenous people was fascinating.
The accommodation, A1 Sea Lake Silo art house personally owned by Julie with was pet friendly for my fur buddies. The B&B villa was comfortable with all the modern comforts and sleeps up 10 people comfortably. Free WiFi and all the pay per view channels.
The accommodation, A1 Sea Lake Silo art house personally owned by Julie with was pet friendly for my fur buddies. The B&B villa was comfortable with all the modern comforts and sleeps up 10 people comfortably. Free WiFi and all the pay per view channels.
Written 23 March 2023
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HofH999
Melbourne, Australia1,097 contributions
Mar. 2023
Spectacular landscape, superbly maintained, great infrastructure. Ten times saltier than seas water. Favourite breeding groups of seagulls! The walk from the major view station to the point is 1.3km and well worth it versus driving
Written 12 March 2023
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Takeiteasytheworld
Eltham, Australia201 contributions
Mar. 2023
The sunset for us was a bit of a fizzer but the half hour before was very good.
Having missed the sunset we did get a moon rise though. We also did get a hint of pink on the lake. The area is well set up with roads and viewing points are in good positions.
Having missed the sunset we did get a moon rise though. We also did get a hint of pink on the lake. The area is well set up with roads and viewing points are in good positions.
Written 10 March 2023
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Serena D
Melbourne, Australia169 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Couples
Such an amazing place, peaceful, tranquil, beautiful, quiet ...
Visited a couple of times, one day in the afternoon and the following day for sunrise.
Sunrise was even more beautiful and tranquil and had fewer people. Noticeably the water level was about six inches early morning whereas it was just an inch the previous day in the noon
Will definitely be back here to view sunrise and for stargazing
Visited a couple of times, one day in the afternoon and the following day for sunrise.
Sunrise was even more beautiful and tranquil and had fewer people. Noticeably the water level was about six inches early morning whereas it was just an inch the previous day in the noon
Will definitely be back here to view sunrise and for stargazing
Written 28 January 2023
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alexnrhonda
Brisbane, Australia17 contributions
hi. where did you stay at lake tyrell?
JCSalesRep
Swan Hill, Australia53 contributions
Royal Hotel in Sea Lake is nearest accommodation
Indu
Melbourne, Australia23 contributions
Which is the best month to visit ?
rjread2001
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
good question!
best conditions: water and zero wind.
We were there on the weekend June9th and there was water and no wind during a sunrise and sunset and it was just brilliant. The last day was a bit windy and it started to resemble a normal lake., but we had brilliant clouds, rays of sun and a distant storm. We are determined to go again with friends. Ideally you want wind free days for the purest mirror images, I regard spring as the windiest time of year, year in year out , so there would be a risk there. Summer maybe it's too hot and depleted of reflective water. Autumn is the finest weather with the best chance of little wind but may still be too dry without rainfalls for a good while. So perhaps winter for the combo of more water and less wind.
HOWEVER! if you could go at short notice with a look at weather/wind conditions, if they are good, then spring might be ideal as there would be most water.
take rubber boots or shoes with grip that you can wreck.
James W
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Hi, James. What would you like to know about this attraction? Was there much water in the lake when you were there? Thanks, James
Colleen C
Bendigo, Australia74 contributions
Yes James there was plenty of water in the Lake it is always shallow though ... our guide said it only ever gets to a foot deep in parts. you hire gum boots from the Tourist Information Centre and walk in/across the Lake..
Is there water in lake tyrell
Mei Y
Nullagine, Australia1,332 contributions
The attraction of Lake Tyrell is the very shallow bit where you can just walk on the very very thin layer of water - thus the place is famous for reflective photography!
123karen2018
Bendigo, Australia
I would like to know about anyone's swimming experiences. Also has anyone any theories about why there are so many flies?
Patrick M
Melbourne, Australia19 contributions
Don’t think there’s much chance for swimming as we walked out about 300 metres , bit slushy in places, maybe after some heavy rain ?? As for the flies ...... not a problem at dawn or dusk. Enjoy !
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- Hotels near Lake Tyrrell:
- (3.84 km) Royal Hotel, Sea Lake
- (4.72 km) Sea Lake Motel
- (4.85 km) Lake Tyrrell Accommodation
- (3.55 km) Large Restored Country Home
- (3.79 km) A1 Sea Lake Silo House with a view (Pet friendly)
- Attractions near Lake Tyrrell:
- (0.00 km) Sea Lake Travellers Rest
- (4.29 km) Sea Lake Silo Art
- (3.87 km) Skymirror
- (3.72 km) Sea Lake Murals
- (3.22 km) Lake Tyrrell Sky Lounge