Albert Park Lake is a shallow and heavily weeded system that's only 1 to 1.5m deep at any point. There's no shallows as the lake is surrounded by parklands and there is a retainer wall around the edge.
The lake is shallow, only 1 to 2 meters deep in most areas, with scattered deeper holes. The lake is quite weedy, which presents some challenges when fishing with lures.
Swimming, diving or wading in Albert Park Lake is prohibited. No power assisted bicycles or scooters (above 200 watts) are allowed on the paths, both sealed or unsealed. Liquid and gas barbecues are allowed on grassed areas (excluding formal sports fields).
Fishing. Fish include Rainbow Trout and Golden Perch. A Recreational Fishing Licence is required and Victorian Recreational Fishing Guidelines must be followed. Parks Victoria encourages the 'catch and release' method of fishing but European Carp (a noxious fish) must be removed from the lake once caught.
Located 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the Melbourne central business district, the park encompasses 2.25 km2 (225 ha; 560 acres) of parkland around the 1.8 km (1.1 mi) long Albert Park Lake, a 0.49 km2 (49 ha; 120 acres) Y-shaped artificial lake used both for water sports and public recreation.
Episode 15: Albert Park Lake, Melbourne - a walkabout and I find the F1 pits (Sept 2024)
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Lake Kariba is the world's largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume. It lies 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) upstream from the mouth of the Zambezi river on the Indian Ocean, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Albert Park Lake is a popular running spot in Melbourne, with a 4.8km track going around the lap that's mostly flat, but it can get some strong winds off Port Phillip Bay. There are distance markers every 500 metres and water fountains every kilometre making it a great spot to run or do some interval training.
Only three kilometres from the heart of the city, Albert Park is popular for a range of activities like dog walking, jogging, cycling, sailing and rowing. Apart from the lake itself, other attractions include sporting facilities, ovals, playgrounds, restaurants and a five kilometres of walking and running track.
The rift system is associated with intense geological activity, including faulting and volcanic eruptions. Lake Albert lies within this rift system, and its formation is linked to the tectonic forces that have been pulling apart the Earth's crust in this region for millions of years.
Relax in the summer sun on calm bay beaches across Melbourne, from the popular swimming spots and shoreside diners at St Kilda to the colourful landmark bathing huts at Brighton. Lifeguards and lifesavers patrol beaches during peak holiday times. Swim only between the red and yellow flags.
It has a shoreline length of 508 km, an average depth of 25 m and maximum depth of 58 m, a water volume of 280 km3 and a basin area of 17,000 km2. The primary rivers flowing into the lake are the Semliki River from Lake Edward and the Victoria Nile from Lake Victoria through Lake Kyoga.
A great place to start is the lake circuit at Albert Park. Beat your personal best with laps around the lake – a convenient way to keep fit in nature. The 4.7km loop is a good stable running surface with a flat gradient.
A variety of native and introduced fish are stocked in Albert Park Lake. A Victorian recreational fishing licence is required and the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guidelines must be followed. Parks Victoria encourages the 'catch and release' method of fishing to help maintain the water quality within the lake.
The lake harbors between 40 and 55 species of fish species. The cichlid population in the lake consists of six haplochromines and three tilapia species, all of which are restricted to shallow, sheltered, inshore areas, particularly lagoons. 36 percent of them are found only in Lake Albert.
The Coorong is a large body of water that stretches from the Murray Mouth down the south east coast of South Australia for around 110 kilometres. It's up to five kilometres wide and it's no deeper than two to three metres.
With views of Albert Park Lake and the city skyline, it's the perfect location for both a relaxing day on the greens and a fun outing with friends or family. The 18-hole, par 72 course is designed to challenge and delight golfers, featuring a range of strategic holes surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil lakes.
Albert Park Lake is a shallow and heavily weeded system that's only 1 to 1.5m deep at any point. There's no shallows as the lake is surrounded by parklands and there is a retainer wall around the edge.
Elegant black swans give their inimitable bottoms-up salute as you jog, cycle or walk the 5km perimeter of this artificial lake. Lakeside Dr was used as an international motor-racing circuit in the 1950s, and since 1996 the revamped track has been the venue for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix every March.
Depending on your fitness, it takes between 45 minutes and an hour to walk 5 kilometres, which is just over 3 miles. If you took it at a steady jog, you'd be crossing the finish line in a cool half-hour. So gather your mum, grandad, colleagues or kids for this accessible distance.
