Lake Argyle

Lake Argyle is Australia's second-largest artificial freshwater reservoir by volume, located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia near the Northern Territory border. Created by the Ord River Dam completed in 1971, it covers up to about 1,000 square kilometres when full and stores over 10,000 gigalitres. It is notable for its vast inland sea landscape, more than 70 islands, freshwater crocodiles, diverse birdlife and central role in the Ord River Irrigation Scheme.

Visitors can expect a vast inland lake surrounded by rugged Kimberley ranges, red escarpments and scattered islands. The main visitor hub is at Lake Argyle Resort and the Ord River Dam wall area, with lookouts, boat ramps and a visitor centre. Experiences centre on guided boat cruises, fishing charters, kayaking, birdwatching and sunset viewing. The landscape is remote and arid, with open water, bushland and wildlife including freshwater crocodiles and wallabies.