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Lake Alexandrina
estuarine lagoon in South Australia, forming part of the Murray River mouth
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lake Alexandrina
Welcome to Lake Alexandrina, a vast and complex body of water that marks the terminal point of Australia’s longest river system, the Murray-Darling. Located approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Adelaide, this lake covers an…
Listen in the app2Meningie and the Coorong Mullet
Our journey begins in the picturesque township of Meningie, situated on the shores of Lake Albert, a smaller sister lake connected to Alexandrina. Meningie is the gateway to the Coorong National Park and is famous for its relaxed…
Listen in the app3Raukkan: The Church on the Fifty-Dollar Note
Traveling around the lake, we reach Raukkan, a vibrant Aboriginal community with a history that is literally woven into the fabric of the nation. This community is famous for two things that most Australians carry in their…
Listen in the app4Point Malcolm: Australia’s Only Inland Lighthouse
Just across the Narrows from Raukkan stands Point Malcolm Lighthouse, a unique structure that holds the title of being the only inland lighthouse in Australia—and possibly the entire Southern Hemisphere. Built in 1878, this…
Listen in the app5The Narrung Ferry Crossing
To cross between the northern and southern shores of the Narrows, visitors must board the Narrung Ferry. This is one of the many free, cable-driven ferries that operate along the Murray River system. …
Listen in the app6The Freshwater Myth and the 1838 Map
As we stand looking out over the water near Point Sturt, we must address a topic of significant historical and ecological debate: was Lake Alexandrina always freshwater? While modern government reports often claim it was,…
Listen in the app7The Mirror Lake and the Drone’s Eye View
On a calm, cloudless day, Lake Alexandrina transforms into what locals call the 'Mirror Lake.' Because the lake is so large and shallow, when the wind drops, the surface becomes uncannily still, perfectly reflecting the sky…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Lake Alexandrina, we take a final look at the horizon where the water meets the sky. We have traveled from the social hub of Meningie to the cultural heart of Raukkan, explored the unique Point Malcolm…
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What is Lake Alexandrina?
Lake Alexandrina is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -35.4500, 139.1500 |
| Last updated |