Lake Bonney SE

Lake Bonney SE (alternative name: Coonunda or Canunda) is a coastal freshwater lake located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia in the gazetted locality of Canunda. It has a surface area of 79 square kilometres (31 sq mi).

Lake Bonney SE
Coonunda or Canunda
Lake Bonney SE
Location in South Australia
LocationCanunda, South Australia
Coordinates37°45′56″S 140°20′35″E
TypeBrackish freshwater
Primary inflowsNatural inflows
Primary outflowsEvaporation; Southern Ocean
Catchment area430 km2 (170 sq mi)
Basin countriesAustralia
Max. length23 km (14 mi)
Max. width4 km (2.5 mi)
Surface area79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Average depth3 m (9.8 ft)

The lake is located 450 km (280 mi) south east of Adelaide and 13 km (8 mi) south west of Millicent. The Canunda National Park lies adjacent to the lake shore.

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