It is located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia approximately 31 km (19 mi) north east of Brookton.

[6] The lakes occur in three adjoining local government areas, Beverley, Brookton and Quairading.

[8] The resultant problems, including salinity issues, have been researched and investigated extensively.

[9][10] The location west of the lakes, where a dam was created in the early 1900s, is known as the Qualandry Crossing, and has had extensive commentary as to its effectiveness in relation to salinity issues.

[11][12] Remnant vegetation that surrounds the lakes has been made into a nature reserve.