- Lake Eacham - A serene blue lake surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, Lake Eacham is part of Crater Lakes National Park.
Take a refreshing dip and then relax in the shade, or wander along the viewing decks for uninterrupted water views. The lake is a maar—a volcanic crater formed by massive explosions from the superheating of groundwater. The crater has filled with water, forming a lake 65m deep.
Stroll around the 3km track encircling the crater lake for forest-fringed views of the lake . You’ll be surrounded by birdsong as the lake’s birds call, twitter, screech and sing from the treetops. Over 180 bird species have been recorded from the rainforest. Look for musky rat-kangaroos—these small, chocolate-coloured macropods are often seen during the day.
- Lake Barrine - With its clear crater lake surrounded by lush world heritage rainforest, Lake Barrine day-use area is a beautiful rest stop while exploring the Atherton and Evelyn Tablelands.
Enjoy a picnic at one of the picnic tables provided or alternatively, the privately-owned Lake Barrine Teahouse(external link) offers meals and drinks as well as guided boat cruises. Visitors are responsible for their own rubbish and rubbish bins are not provided. Take your rubbish with you when you leave.
A short stroll from the day-use area you will find the magnificent towering twin kauris. If you’re feeling adventurous, continue along the 5km Lake Barrine circuit track, which offers secluded forest-fringed views of the lake and excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife.
- Curtain Fig National Park - This large fig tree is unique because the extensive aerial roots, that drop 15 metres to the forest floor, have formed a ‘curtain’. Starting from a seed dropped high in the canopy, this strangler fig grew vertical roots, which gradually became thicker and interwoven. Over hundreds of years these roots have strangled the host causing it to fall into a neighbouring tree-a stage unique to the development of this fig. Vertical fig roots then formed a curtain-like appearance and the host trees rotted away, leaving the freestanding fig tree. The tree is thought to be nearly 50 metres tall, with a trunk circumference of 39 metres, and is estimated to be over 500 years old.
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We start the day with a journey up the mountain to the Atherton Tablelands, we arrive at the famous Curtain Fig Tree, an enormous strangler fig tree over 500 years old!
We meet the local indigenous tribe for a cultural tour sharing dreamtime stories of the lands and showcasing the Rainforest tucker, medicines, and tools from the natural lifestyle.
Out tour continues at Crater Lake National Park’s multi-award winning Lake Barrine Tea House, where we enjoy a Devonshire Tea, with scones, jam and cream.
Visit the towering bull kauri pine trees, these incredible giants are an astonishing 45m tall and have a trunk girth of more than 6m.
Hike through the UNESCO world heritage rainforest its time to jump
Swim in the tranquil blue lake volcanic crater lake, enjoy some free time, glide along the smooth surface with a pool noodle & keep watch for curious turtles and fish below.
As the day ends we search for wildlife on a trail walk, possums, tree kangaroos and platypus.
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