Background

Lake Mary is an important Kokatha mythological site located on a working cattle property known as Purple Downs Station. The Station is managed by Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd.

Lake Mary is a freshwater lake which holds substantial water supplies for several years after good rain. The margins of the lake have important archaeological camp sites from the large traditional gatherings of people that were held there in the past.

Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd seeks to establish culturally appropriate ways for the Public to experience Lake Mary which has high conservation, heritage and cultural values and is sensitive to visitor impacts.

Visitors to Lake Mary

Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd management strongly discourages the Public to visit Lake Mary. Recent rainfall will provide an opportunity for the Lake and surrounding area to recover from degradation caused by previous high visitor impact.

Effective 20 October  – Visitors must adhere to Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd Management Rules:

• Public Use: daylight hours only, with no camping allowed unless by permit.
• Gated single access point of highway and vehicle track to be always used.
• Dogs and cats are not permitted. (Area regularly baited).
• Chainsaws and the collection of firewood not permitted.
• Motorbikes, Side X Sides, Quads, Motorboats or Buggy’s not permitted.
• Recreational driving not permitted.
• Drive only on well worn tracks, do not leave tracks in your vehicle.
• Removal of rocks, soil or vegetation not permitted.
• All rubbish must be removed by users.
• Public enters at OWN RISK.

Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd management will be conducting regular daily visits to Lake Mary from 21 October 2022. Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd management seeks help from the Public to ensure Management Rules are followed and our land and heritage continues to be protected and enjoyed by future generations of Kokatha families.

For further information or damage report, please email kpom@kokatharntbc.com.au