Loch McNess

Loch McNess
Sunset over Loch McNess
Location	Yanchep, Western Australia
Coordinates	31°32′S 115°40′E / 31.533°S 115.667°E / -31.533; 115.667Coordinates: 31°32′S 115°40′E / 31.533°S 115.667°E / -31.533; 115.667
Basin countries	Australia
Max. depth	3.4 m [1]
Islands	Several
References	[1]

Loch McNess (also known as Yanchep Lake) is a freshwater lake located near Yanchep.

It is part of a chain of lakes in the northern part of the coastal plain of Perth, Western Australia.

It is part of the Yanchep National Park and water from the lake is being used to refill the underground lakes in some nearby caves ^[2].

Fauna

Galaxiidae (fish) and Gilgies (freshwater crayfish) are endemic to the region. Introduced species include mosquitofish ( Gambusia )

Flora

CSIRO Study on nutrients and plankton in the lake ^[3]

History

The lake is also known as Wagardu Lark by the Nyoongar aboriginals ^[4] and along with the caves is of significant cultural importance ^[5]

Since European colonisation of the area and specifically with the building of Glouster Lodge on its shores in the '30s ^[6] it has traditionally been used for boating outings. It is still possible to hire a dingy to row on the lake.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Predicting wetland water storage
2. ^ http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1079043.htm
3. ^ http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MF9810541.htm
4. ^ http://www.perthsites.com/web/design.cgi?website=1053-yanchep-national-park
5. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2001/mar/04/perth.australia.observerescapesection/print
6. ^ http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/04151%20Yanchep%20(P-AD).PDF

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