Travel & Leisure

Lake Eacham

A dreamy lake encircled by rainforest.
By Jasmine Crittenden
May 26, 2020
Lake Eacham

Lakes Drive, Lake Eacham

Around 1400 kilometres north of Brisbane lies Crater Lakes National Park and, within it, you'll find Lake Eacham. This dreamy spot — formed by a volcanic crater — is encircled completely with rainforest. Spend your time in whatever way suits you, be it swimming, fishing, hiking, picnicking or jumping in a kayak (but note that motorboats aren't allowed).

Both Lake Eacham and the forest in its vicinity are part of the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland, which means they're protected so tread with care.

Image: Tourism and Events Queensland

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