Places To Visit
Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park
Lake Eacham
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Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park is in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Like Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham is a maar (a crater lake formed by volcanic explosions). Like Lake Barrine it is surrounded by rainforest. Differences in soil type, drainage or past disturbances have shaped the forest and resulted in varied rainforest communities. Go for a swim - or relax in the shady picnic area. Walk the three kilometre lake circuit track, where you may be lucky enough to see an Australian mammal that is active only during the day: the musky rat-kangaroo.
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=173
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open 24 hours, daily. All year round.
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
Disabled: Facilities for visitors with a disability are available.
How to get There
16 kilometres east of Atherton. Sealed roads allow access to all vehicles.
