Last weekend I discovered a lake, well “discovered” not being the right word, it was discovered a long time ago
but newly by myself just the other day.
Whenever I fly to Sydney I usually take advantage of a window seat so I can see from above the beautiful landscape we have in the northern rivers of NSW (New South Wales). It gives me an opportunity to see parts that I would otherwise not see from the road. One such find was a lake which I had no idea was there in an area I worked out was around Cabarita/Pottsville. I thought to myself I must investigate but by the time I returned it was out of my mind to do so.
Luckily on Facebook a photographer had posted a picture of a lake at Cabarita and it all fell into place. I hopped in my car and shot down there to have a look for myself.
Some signs say Cabarita Lake but really it is Cudgen Lake as it feeds off Cudgen Creek.
It is a hidden wetland surrounded by flood plains and forest. Mt Warning can be seen to the west of the lake and Round Mountain to the south.
It is a lovely area for a picnic by the lake. Canoing, sailing and kayaking are allowed but no motors. There is a boat ramp close by to access the lake for these pursuits.
The lake and surrounding wetlands is also a fantastic spot for birdwatching. Look out for waterbirds like the Australasian grebe or the white-faced heron.
It is on my list to go back for a beautiful sunset and in the cooler months to walk around and explore more freely without the worry of stepping on a snake or two!
daysandmonths 
Great discovery! And you have used high tech…
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Looks a great find!
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Thanks it was a nice surprise 🙂
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A beautiful location captured with your stunning images. I like the light and composition in all of your photos, Kaz. Have a great time. Greetings. Reinhold
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Thanks Reinhold very much. Have a great Sunday 🙂
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Lovely gentle images for a Sunday morning Kaz!
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Thanks Jane enjoy your day. We are just winding down on a Sunday night ready for the working week blah! 🙂
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I work Sundays so my weekend is Monday and Tuesday! Have a good week anyway Kaz!
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Thanks Jane and you too 🙂
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Such a lovely lake and so peaceful and pretty. Those water lilies are lovely.
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What a find. It looks lovely.
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Thanks Ruth it was 🙂
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love those blue water lilies, great shot Karen.
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Thanks Claudette 🙂
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Great photos Karen 🙂 It’s always really good to discover somewhere new!! And you just made me even more aware of how lucky we are in Scotland. I’ve never had to think to myself “I’ll come back here in the cooler months to avoid THE SNAKES!!” 🙂
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Oh I wish I lived there too…. we are thinking of buying in the country and we are guaranteed snakes so I am having a hard time coming to terms with that.. maybe a bit of land in Scotland might be in order! 🙂
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🙂 Certainly Scotland has far less in the way of poisonous animals/insects. But you have to be very wary of the fierce-some HAGGIS!!!! 🙂
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Nooo not the Haggis! Lol… what about frostbite.. I suspect it would almost get cold enough. At least its too cold for poisonous animals! 🙂
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It’s been warm recently, it was 14 degrees C yesterday! 🙂
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Whooho scorcher lol. Even here in different parts of our country its still quite cool. Their maximum is or minimum. I’m not sure what to pack! !
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I think you would probably need your winter woolies for our summer Karen, you would freeze in a bikini!! 🙂
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