# Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)

> A perched freshwater lake of pure white silica sand and clear blue water, the best-known swimming spot on K’gari.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-mckenzie/

A perched freshwater lake of pure white silica sand and clear blue water, the best-known swimming spot on K’gari. Swim in lakes rather than the ocean on this island, and stay alert for dingoes.

- **Nearest town:** K’gari (Fraser Island), Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -25.4459, 153.0570
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [K’gari and the Fraser Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-kgari-fraser-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Wabby](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-wabby/) – 7 km
- [Eli Creek](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-eli-creek/) – 24 km
- [Urangan Pier](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-urangan-pier/) – 24 km
- [SS Maheno Wreck](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-maheno-wreck/) – 27 km

## FAQs

### Where is Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)?

Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) is in K’gari (Fraser Island), Queensland, at GPS -25.4459, 153.0570.

### Which road trips pass Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)?

Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: K’gari and the Fraser Coast.

### What is there to see near Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Wabby (7 km), Eli Creek (24 km), Urangan Pier (24 km) and SS Maheno Wreck (27 km).

### When is the best time to visit Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie)?

The most pleasant months are usually April–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [K’gari (Fraser Island)](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-kgari-fraser-island-np/)