Location
Lake Charlegrark is situated near the Vic/SA border, approximately 390kms from Melbourne and 360kms from Adelaide. The closest towns are Minimay, Frances, Kaniva, Edenhope and Naracoorte.
Just 12kms north is the Little Desert.
In the summertime, the lake is a very popular spot with locals for camping, water-skiing, swimming & canoeing.
Fishing is also a drawcard for the Lake, as it contains Murray Cod and Redfin.
Base yourself at Lake Charlegrark, and venture to these places of interest:
- Apsley 5km round walk to Newlands Lake and view the wildflowers along the way
- World Heritage Naracoorte Fossil Caves
- Naracoorte’s Sheep’s Back Museum
- Coonawarra Wineries Cellar Doors
- Penola ~ Mary MacKillop Centre
- Harrow Discovery Centre
- Mount Arapiles Lookout
- Picnic at Baileys Rocks
- Edenhope walk or bike ride around Lake Wallace
The Lakes and Wetlands in our region are a nature lover’s delight. We invite you to stay a while and observe nature at its best!
Lake Bringalbert
A few kms up the road from Lake Charlegrark is another local attraction loved by our locals and visitors. A great waterski and fishing lake.
Apsley Nature Park Walk
Just a hop-skip-jump down the road from The Apsley Border Inn Hotel is the 5km round walk to Newlands Lake, where you can view the beautiful wildflowers and wildlife along the way.
Nature Lovers' delight
Surrounded by beautiful red gums, wetlands, flora and fauna, all still found in their natural environments, our region offers something for everyone.
Things to see & do
Outdoor & Nature Activities:
- Lake Charlegrark: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, and relaxing on spacious grounds with BBQ facilities.
- Billyho Bushwalk: A 2.6km track in Little Desert National Park, popular for its scenery, seating, and campfire area.
- Little Desert National Park: Explore trails, wildlife, and the unique environment.
- Goroke Area: Visit Lake Ratzcastle, Broughton’s Waterhole, and Yanipy Nature Reserve.
- Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park: Offers climbing and hiking (a bit further away).
Arts, Culture & History:
- Kaniva Silo Art Trail: See stunning murals on grain silos in Kaniva and Goroke.
- Kaniva Historical Museum: Discover local history.
- Serviceton Historical Station & Overland Museum: Explore railway history and the Overland story.
Nearby Towns & Facilities:
- Kaniva Library: Offers books, computers, and school holiday programs.
- Goroke: Another base for exploring the Silo Art and local reserves.