Lake Lewis is an ephemeral salt lake in the Northern Territory of Australia located in the locality of Anmatjere about north-west of the town of Alice Springs.

The lake is fed by several nearby creeks; during periods of heavy rain, the lake can grow beyond its usual size and can last as long as six months. The lake system encompasses a number of different terrains, including large areas of saltpans and claypans. Lake Lewis is bounded in the north by Stuart Bluff Range.

Lake Lewis (Northern Territory)

The lake was named after John W Lewis, who accompanied P.E. Warburton's expedition in 1873 from the Northern Territory to the Oakover River in Western Australia.

Lake Lewis (Northern Territory)

Lake Lewis is also an important site for birds with Black-winged Stilts and Grey Teals, both uncommon species in the Northern Territory, being known to visit the lake.

Lake Lewis (Northern Territory)

References

Saline lakes of the Northern Territory