Lake Thetis — Attraction in Cervantes

If you can appreciate the visible evolution and the beauty of nature then you will enjoy this place. If you don't, then I would expect you to be bored and this attraction is more about the history of the stromatolites than anything else. It is quite a lovely spot and an easy walking trail that won't take you longer than an hour. We went around mid-January and were the only ones there during our time. There is a boardwalk that leads to an information section in case you don't want to walk through the bush. You are not able to swim in this lake which is mentioned by the signs due to the fragile nature of the stromatolites. Easy enough to find, only 5 minute detour from highway and ample sealed...

As a marine biologist it's my live long dream to see stromatolites. And finally after years and years of waiting and planning. I got to feast them with my eyes. They are awesome. We owe our entire existence to them. (Sort of... Hehe) It's so awe inspiring to see this prehistoric beings that existed with the very beginning of "life" on earth.

But behold... They look smaller than I imagine... But still a good experience.

Good facilities as well.

But this place should be guarded 24/7 to...

It’s beautiful! So tranquil! There’s benches and tables for eating and be sit by the water.

There’s a nice gentle path that’s all paved from the parking all the way around to the side of the lake .

Great for wheelchairs or walkers - or prams.

If you walk really quietly from the car park, the birds may even be by the side of the lake. We can see them better. If you’re noisy, you better get your camera out before you get down there because they’ll be flying out to the middle...