Lake Purrumbete

Lake Purrumbete
Lake Purrumbete
Location in Victoria
LocationWestern District, Victoria
Coordinates38°16′50″S 143°13′50″E / 38.28056°S 143.23056°E / -38.28056; 143.23056
TypeVolcanic lake
Basin countriesAustralia
Max. length2.82 km (1.75 mi)
Max. width2.66 km (1.65 mi)
Surface area552 ha (1,360 acres)
Average depth45 m (148 ft)
Max. depth60 m (200 ft)
Surface elevation149 m (489 ft)

Lake Purrumbete is a volcanic lake located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. Lake Purrumbete is approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) east of the town of Camperdown. The lake is in a shallow maar. The water is crystal clear most times of the year as the lake relies totally on its own catchment.