Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia Feb. 13, 2025

Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia

At Lake Tyrrell, southern Australia, the sky meets the Earth in a dazzling display. The state of Victoria"s largest salt lake was formed around 120,000 years ago. Over time, climate changes caused water levels to drop; these days, the lake is normally dry, except in winter when it"s covered in around 5 centimetres of water. The name "Tyrrell" comes from the local Wergaia word for "sky," a nod to the Boorong Aboriginal People"s interest in astronomy. Spanning more than 18,180 square kilometres, Lake Tyrrell is a haven for wildlife, including Mallee reptiles, kangaroos and emus.

© Monica Bertolazzi/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Fly me to the moon
Feb. 13, 2024Mardi Gras

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Aug. 29, 2025Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
A puzzle for giants
Out of this world
Ive got a lot of problems with you penguins!
Nov. 3, 2023World Jellyfish Day
Dec. 20, 2025Christmas star lanterns, Germany
Apr. 18, 2025International Day for Monuments and Sites
Magnified moss
Dec. 31, 2025New Years Eve
Lest we forget
Sep. 22, 2023World Rhinoceros Day
Jan. 5, 2026A herd of impalas, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
A gem in the Rockies
Protecting the gentle giants
Man-made, meandering Lake Powell
Dec. 27, 2023Kirkjufell, Iceland
Oct. 2, 2023World Architecture Day
Mar. 24, 2025African elephants in Namibia
Positively purple peaks
Sep. 25, 2025Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
Where is this scenic view?
Aug. 31, 2023Saguaro cacti, Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona
Mar. 16, 2024Giant panda, Chengdu, China
Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
Sep. 23, 2025Keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica
Mar. 30, 2025Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Meet an expert on the dog days of summer
Dec. 9, 2025National Llama Day
Dec. 17, 2024Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway
Mar. 25, 2024Happy Holi!