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Lake Woods

Lake Woods is a low-lying inland lake and wetland area south of Elliott in the Northern Territory. It helps learners distinguish episodic northern Australian water from permanent coastal lagoons.

Fast Facts

  • It lies in the interior of the Northern Territory.
  • Water extent changes with inflow and dry conditions.
  • Its shoreline is not fixed; after heavy rain the lake spreads over a much larger area.
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