The lake is fed by the Richardson River and is located adjacent to the township of Donald.

The Lake Buloke area comprises wetland habitat of high significance for waterbirds, particularly waterfowl and waders.

[3] The bull oak casuarina is found in the Shire and around Lake Buloke.

[5][6][7] The Shire of Buloke derives its name from the lake.

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