Situated
on the banks of the tree lined Darling Menindee is an oasis in the
Outback. Menindee sits amongst the Overflow lakes that form the Menindee
Water Storage Scheme. The lakes, at maximum capacity hold three and a half
times more water than Sydney Harbour and covers an area some seven and a
half times greater.
The
lakes and river offer excellent water skiing, sailing, safe swimming and
good fishing whilst being home to a great variety of waterbirds. The lakes
and surrounding wetlands are an important breeding habitat.