Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park
Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park. Photo courtesy of Tamara Vallance
Welcome
The Traditional Owners of Crater Lakes National Park, Lake Eacham Section, the Ngadjon-Jii, welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.
Location
About 68km or just over one hour’s drive up the Gillies Range from Cairns.
What's special
A clear, blue lake surrounded by cool rainforest, Lake Eacham offers swimming, birdwatching, picnic areas and shady walking tracks, making it a popular recreation area with locals and visitors.
Useful links
- Lake Eacham area map (coming soon)
- Species lists
Nearby parks
- Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park
- Curtain Fig National Park
- Danbulla National Park and State Forest
- Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park
- Lake Barrine, Crater Lakes National Park
- Malanda Falls Conservation Park
- Mount Hypipamee National Park
- Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park
- Russell River National Park
Last updated: 05 June 2006
