Lake Thetis

Lake Cervantes, Australia

What to expect

Lake Thetis is a saline coastal lake featuring living marine stromatolites, which are rare in modern times. The lake is home to a diverse array of benthic microbial communities, including algal mats, and provides an ideal environment for bottom-dwelling microbial communities. Visitors can explore the lake's unique ecosystem and see the stromatolites up close. A 1.5 km walk trail is available around the lake, and the area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including small fish, amphipods, and crustaceans. The lake is a great place for families to learn about the natural world and the importance of conservation

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Lake Thetis to see the stromatolites, ancient rock formations

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the stromatolites and we enjoyed the scenic beauty of the lake ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Lake Thetis and walked around the saline lake and viewed the thrombolites

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the thrombolites, which are amongst the oldest known living organisms on earth ✨