Kokshetau Lakes
| Kokshetau Lakes | |
|---|---|
| Көкшетау көлдері | |
Kokshetau Lakes area ONC map section | |
Location in Kazakhstan | |
Panorama of lake Kishi Shabakty | |
| Location | Kokshetau Hills, Kazakh Uplands |
| Coordinates | 53°00′N 70°12′E / 53.000°N 70.200°E |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Surface area | 3,434 km2 (1,326 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 200 m (656 ft) to 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Frozen | October to May |
Kokshetau Lakes (Kazakh: Көкшетау көлдері) is a group of water bodies in the North Kazakhstan and Akmola regions, Kazakhstan.
The lakes are in a picturesque mountain setting with rocky outcrops and pine forest covered hill slopes. They are one of the main tourist destinations in Kazakhstan, with holiday cottages and resorts near some of them. Burabay spa town is located in the strip of land between lakes Burabay and Ulken Shabakty. The Kokshetau Lakes are part of the Kokshetau National Park and the Burabay National Park protected areas.