Kangaroo Lake

Overview

Kangaroo Lake is located half way between Kerang and Swan Hill in Victoria’s Golden Rivers country and is home to Brown Brothers vineyards and is a popular spot for fishing and watersports. Situated right on the foreshores of the lake, this township provides for a tranquil setting.

History

Kangaroo Lake is most famous for ‘Gorton Drive’, named after former Australian Prime Minister Sir John Gorton who was born at Kangaroo Lake in 1911.

Places of interest

Kangaroo Lake
Lake Charm
Salt Lake

Accommodation

Kangaroo Lake offers limited accommodation at the Kangaroo Lake Caravan Park and Mystic Park Hotel. Alternative accommodation is available at nearby Kerang.

For further information please contact:

Gannawarra Shire Council
Telephone: 03 5450 9333
Website: Gannawarra Shire accommodation

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Town statistics

Population Less than 200
Distance from Melbourne 299 kilometres, 185 miles and 3.5 hours driving time
Road access Loddon Valley Highway or the Murray Valley Highway

Location Map

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