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Lake Eacham circuit track
Yungaburra,
Tablelands Area
Free Entry - Entry Information
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Description
A clear, blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest, Lake Eacham offers swimming, birdwatching, picnic areas and shady walking tracks.
In geological terms, the lake is a maar - a volcanic crater formed by massive explosions resulting from superheating of groundwater. The crater has filled with water, forming a lake 65 metres deep. A number of rainforest communities can be seen along the three kilometres Lake circuit track.
Over 180 bird species have been recorded from the rainforest here and you may be lucky enough to see one of the few species of marsupial active during daytime - the small musky rat-kangaroo.
About the Walk
Distance:
3 kilometresDuration:
1 hourCategory:
Short WalkDifficulty:
EasyType:
CircuitStart Point:
From the parking area, travel clockwise along the track.Walk Highlights
- Abundant birdlife
- Volcanic crater lake
- Maidenhair ferns
Walk Hints
Never jump or dive into natural waterways.
Wear hats and protective clothing to prevent sunburn.
Watch your step; keep well away from cliff edges, waterfalls and slippery rocks.
Rainfall is strongly seasonal, with most falling December to April.
Property Details
Facilities
- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
- BBQ Facilities
- Car park
- Public toilet
- Walking Tracks
Activities
- Animal Watching
- Birdwatching
- Marine Animal watching
- Walking
Other Information
Further Details:The dry season, from May to October is the best time to visit. At the Lake Eacham circuit track your highlights will include: abundant wildlife, volcanic crater lake, maidenhair ferns and a World Heritage Rainforest. The track is an easy three kilometre walk which should take approximately one hour to complete.
Jumping and diving into the lake is prohibited. Wear hats and protective clothing to prevent sunburn. Place your rubbish in the bins provided. Feeding of wildlife (including fish) is prohibited as it can affect their health and alter the natural population balance.
How To Get There:
Lake Eacham is on the eastern part of the Atherton Tableland. It is about 68 kilometres or just over one hour's drive from Cairns via the Gillies Highway.
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Crater Lakes National Park
Yungaburra
Queensland 4884 Australia
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Queensland 4884 Australia
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