Lake Argyle

After briefly stopping at Kununarra for the restocking of supplies we headed onto Lake Argyle. Lake Argyle is a great spot to have a rest. the caravan park is lush and boasts an infinity pool with magnificent views of the lake. What they do not tell you is that the temperature of the pool is similiar to an ice bath. Both nights we were here we watched the rocks change colour over the infinity pool as the sunset. Unfornately, you cannot swim in the lake as you cannot access it due to the steep cliff like edges.

Some interesting points
1. Lake Argle is Australia's largest lake and was created for irrigation for agriculture.
2. 18 times larger than Sydney Harbour
3. 40 km long
4. For boating purposes it is classed as an inland sea.
5. Construction took place from 1969-1972, but construction stopped for every wet season.
6. the dam wall is 100m high and 334 m long. To gain the rocks to build the dam wall required the two largest non-nuclear explosions in Australia's history.
7.  The town of Kununarra only came into existence due the buliding of the dam as it was used to help ferry people and supplies from Perth to the remote worksite.
8.  The pipes through the dam that allow water to flow for the purposes of hydroelectric power are 4.2 metres in diameter.