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Albert Park Lake

Albert Park Lake is a large artificial lake at the centre of Albert Park Reserve in the suburb of Albert Park, about 3 kilometres south of central Melbourne, Victoria. Surrounded by a 5-kilometre walking and cycling circuit and extensive parkland, it is known for its Melbourne skyline views, sailing and rowing activities, and as the centrepiece of the Australian Grand Prix circuit. The lake and reserve form a major urban recreation area for walking, cycling, picnicking and birdwatching.

Port Phillip, VictoriaLake

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Alexandra Gardens

Alexandra Gardens is a heritage-listed public park on the south bank of the Yarra River in central Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1901 and named for Queen Alexandra, it forms part of the Domain Parklands near the Royal Botanic Gardens. The gardens feature expansive lawns, mature trees, river frontage and historic rowing boathouses. It is valued for recreation, riverside walks and city views opposite Federation Square and Flinders Street.

Melbourne, VictoriaGarden

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Lake Barrington

Lake Barrington is a 10-kilometre-long artificial reservoir on the Forth River in the Kentish local government area near Wilmot in northern Tasmania. Created between 1969 and 1971 by the construction of Devils Gate Dam for hydroelectric power generation by the Hydro-Electric Commission, it lies among forested hills. It is nationally and internationally known for the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course, a premier rowing venue, and is popular for water skiing, fishing and lakeside recreation.

Kentish, TasmaniaLake

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Lake Wendouree

Lake Wendouree is a large artificial urban lake in Ballarat, Victoria, located west of the city centre adjacent to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Created in 1851 by damming Yuille's Swamp, it covers about 238 hectares and is encircled by the 6-kilometre Steve Moneghetti Track. Notable as the venue for rowing and canoeing at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, it is Ballarat's central recreational area for walking, cycling, rowing, sailing and birdwatching.

Ballarat, VictoriaLake

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Patawalonga Lake

Patawalonga Lake is an artificial tidal lagoon and recreational waterway in Glenelg North within the City of Holdfast Bay, Adelaide, South Australia. Created by barraging the mouth of the Patawalonga Creek and Sturt River estuary, it extends inland from Glenelg Beach. The lake is notable for its rowing course, walking and cycling trails, and managed water system with a weir and lock to the sea, serving as a central open space for the Glenelg area.

Holdfast Bay, South AustraliaLake

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Pong Dam Lake

Pong Dam Lake, also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, is a large man-made reservoir created by the Pong Dam on the Beas River in Kangra district. Completed in 1975, it is one of Northern India's largest wetlands and was declared a Ramsar Site in 2002. The lake serves as a critical wintering ground for over 100,000 migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway and supports diverse aquatic life.

Kangra, Himachal PradeshLake

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Sydney International Regatta Centre

The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an Olympic-standard rowing and water sports venue at Castlereagh in Penrith, Western Sydney, New South Wales. Built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it features a 2,300-metre artificial lake with island, grandstand and boat facilities. Set within Penrith Lakes parkland, it now serves as a public recreation area for cycling, walking, kayaking and major national and international regattas.

Penrith, New South WalesLake

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