Lake Burabay (Borovoe)
Бурабай көлі / озеро Боровое
The core lake of the national park, surrounded by pine forest and granite mountains, with the Mystery Stone rock in its waters. It is the centre of the Burabay resort area.
Lake Burabay covers about 10 square km. Its northern shore has Okzhetpes Rock and the Mystery Stone, and its eastern shore has the town of Burabay and many lakeside resorts. In summer you can walk the lakeside trails, rent boats and swim from the beaches. In winter the lake freezes over, allowing skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides. The national park charges an ecological entry fee per person and per vehicle, and most hotels can arrange it for you. Weekends bring many visitors from Astana, and lakeside restaurants serve grilled fish and horse meat.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bolektau Viewpoint
- Blue Bay (Golubaya Bukhta)
- Zhumbaktas Rock
- Kenesary Cave
- Burabay Nature Museum
- Okzhetpes Rock
- Abylai Khan Glade
- Bolshoye Chebachye Lake