Lakes

Australia's only large permanent lakes have been artificially created. They include Lake Argyle in Western Australia and Lake Gordon in Tasmania. Both are reservoirs for water conservation projects.

Most of Australia's natural lakes are dry for months or years at a time. Dry lakes called playas are common in South Australia and Western Australia. Most of the time, a playa is simply a dry bed of salt or clay. The largest playas are in South Australia. They include Lake Torrens, Lake Eyre, Lake Gairdner, and Lake Fromme.