Lake Blanche

Lake Blanche
Lake Blanche
Location in South Australia
LocationSouth Australia
Coordinates29°15′36″S 139°39′57″E / 29.26000°S 139.66583°E / -29.26000; 139.66583
TypeSalt lake
Basin countriesAustralia
DesignationDIWA wetland
Max. length40 kilometres (25 mi)
Max. width16 kilometres (10 mi)
Surface area560 square kilometres (215 sq mi)
SettlementsMurnpeowie

Lake Blanche is a salt lake in central South Australia that lies below sea level. It is located within the Strzelecki Creek Wetland System which is listed on A Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia. It also is within the extent of the Strzelecki Desert Lakes Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for waterbirds when holding water in the aftermath of floods.