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Lake Eacham

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DescriptionPicnic area and walking trails around a crater lake in a national park
Location 17° 17′ CD" S       **.****
145° 37′ CD" E       **.****
Co-ordinates accuracy :
Location description : * km * of Yungaburra QLD
Prominent feature : Atherton Tableland
What's there  2wd  Drinking_Water  bbq  Picnic_table  Dunny  Swim  Disabled_Facilites  Lookout  BushWalk  canoeing  shelter

General comments
Relatively unspoiled and undeveloped volcanic lake. Pleasant, well-g.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Attractions
Bird watching. Also fish watching - ie no fishing allowed.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Upsides
Clean, well maintained facilities inc.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

LRC Recommendation
This is a more 'natural' experience than nearby Lake Barrine, but there is a res.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Activities for the Kids
Room to play. The bed of the lake slopes quite steeply so it's not really suitabl.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Considerations for those with disabilities
The toilets are wheelchair/disability enabled, and parts.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Pictures (click on image to enlarge)
For the most part the shores of the lake are unspoiled. : ../data/lrc1079/lrc1079_lake_eacham.jpg (available on CD)  

WWWeb Links
Parks Website

How do I get there
From Yungaburra head east on the Gordonvale Road, after about 3 km TR at the T junction with the Gil.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Contact details for further information.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in Atherton: 83 Main St.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

Document revision history
9/9/2009    LRC    Stewart Needham

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Document produced on 03-02-2010