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Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park
Atherton

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Lake Barrine, in Crater Lakes National Park, is a maar: a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions. The surrounding rainforest is typical of that found on fertile red basalt soils in high rainfall areas. In several places, large kauri pines emerge through the canopy - a species that dominated the tableland forests over thousands of years. Take the five kilometre track around the lake, pausing to view the two giant kauris. Some of the many animals that inhabit the park, including the colourful Boyd's forest dragon, amethystine python and eastern water dragon, can sometimes be seen from the track. Lake cruises operate from the teahouse.


CONTACT DETAILS

Phone: 13 0013 0372
Tollfree: 1300 130 372
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web: www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=240

ENTRY INFORMATION

Free Entry:
Yes.

FURTHER INFORMATION


Disabled: The privately-owned teahouse has ramps and wheelchair-accessible toilets.

How to get There

Lake Barrine is 18 kilometres east of Atherton via the Gillies Highway.