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    Lake Ballard

    97 Reviews
    #1 of 6 things to do in Menzies
    Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water
    Shenton Street, Menzies, Western Australia 6436, Australia
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    “Frozen figures on a frozen lake”

    Spent a night here as part of the Golden West Discovery tour and was surprised at how and why... read more

    Reviewed 11 September 2018
    David E
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    East Fremantle, Australia
    “Unusual”

    The visit is worth the 50 km drive each way for its combined opportunity of the sculpture... read more

    Reviewed 8 August 2018
    Flight2012
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    Sydney, Australia
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    Reviewed 11 September 2018
    Frozen figures on a frozen lake

    Spent a night here as part of the Golden West Discovery tour and was surprised at how and why anyone could come up with the idea of placing 50 odd statues on a lake in the middle of now where. A British man called Gormley...More

    1  Thank David E
    Reviewed 8 August 2018
    Unusual

    The visit is worth the 50 km drive each way for its combined opportunity of the sculpture experience and the salt lake experience.

    Thank Flight2012
    Reviewed 15 July 2018
    Great experience at Lake Ballard

    We arrived at Lake Ballard from Menzies around 2pm in the afternoon. It was quite windy so we quickly setup camp and proceeded to do a walk around the figures and climb the hill in the background. The scenery was stunning and knowing the history...More

    Thank Jeelan A
    Reviewed 1 July 2018 via mobile
    Stunning

    What an amazing experience. How can cast iron figures emote such feelings. It is truly beautiful. Looking out over the salt pan from the hill i felt i knew what each figure was thinking.

    Thank perthtravellerhc
    Reviewed 20 June 2018
    World's largest sculpture gallery

    Early morning drive from Menzies 66 km on sealed and unsealed roads, keep an eye out for rabbits and kangaroos. You can camp with swag or caravan at Lake Ballard on the banks of the lake 1 toilet and no other facilities, you need to...More

    2  Thank Myree M
    Reviewed 1 June 2018
    Gormley here we come

    A bit apprehensive about driving all that way from Kalgoorlie to,see statues! However, the lake is especially beautiful, unless it is raining! The highlight was the lake, not the statues. But then , if it weren't for the statuyes maywe wouldn't have bothered. Glad we...More

    Thank ronaldrover2018
    Reviewed 26 April 2018
    Must See

    There a fifty-one metal figures that form the instillation on this salt lake. It is nothing short of fantastic although to walk around all of them would take a long time. Nothing else like it.

    Thank Mike C
    Reviewed 25 April 2018
    INTERESTING

    Most of the reviews are in the AMAZING Category. Yes, maybe the art works are, I personally found the ability to walk on the Salt Lake the most amazing, and am so glad I did the 102km round trip to see what I have seen...More

    Thank HenReeTess
    Reviewed 12 April 2018 via mobile
    Anaxing

    The sculptors are amazing , the walk on the walk lake amazing , scenery amazing ... just be sure to go early in morning because it gets hot out there.

    Thank dakini207
    Reviewed 22 February 2018
    Amazing!

    Lake Ballard isn't easy to get to, its a long way from anywhere but it's a must see for anyone interested in Art installations. The 52 Antony Gormley sculptures are spaced around the dried bed of the Lake and the combination of red earth, blue...More

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    Avijit B
    20 August 2018|
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    Response from Stephanie2006_10 | Reviewed this property |
    Menzies is the only place to stay I think, there is a basic hotel there. The road to Lake Ballard is not surfaced but its Ok. Get your petrol in Kalgoorlie and you can hire a car there. It will all be worth it, the Bromley... More
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    19 August 2017|
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    Response from FionaM2167 | Reviewed this property |
    We drove to Lake Ballard in a 2 WD car , road is orange gravel & was easy drive. Also depends how wet the road is from rain fall. Locals very good at advising on road conditions.
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    Christina R
    2 April 2017|
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    Response from shelldjack | Reviewed this property |
    My daughter has taken her dogs out there without a drama. Not sure about camping with them though, best to check with Kalgoorlie Touriat Authority.
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    mamabish
    12 April 2016|
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    Only walking between the sculptures.
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    22 September 2015|
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    Response from Lydia G |
    "You can freely camp at Lake Ballard but only in the designated camping area..." ... //lakeballard visitor-information/ camping-lake-ballard/ We're looking to go this Christmas break, so in my research I found this info.
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