Lake Tinaroo
Lake Tinaroo has all year round barramundi fishing (the only place in
Queensland where you can legally fish for Barramundi 365 days of the
year). Ideal for water skiing, jet skiing, wind surfing and other
aquatic recreation. The Tinaroo Falls Dam which is constructed
across the Barron River, is 45 metres high, two-thirds the area of
Sydney Harbour and three-quarters the volume. Camping and other
accommodation facilities are available.
LAKE BARRINE & LAKE EACHAM
With a combined total of over 2000 Hectares Lake Barrine &
Lake Eacham National Parks are two volcanic crater lakes full of
crystal clear water surrounded by tropical rainforest. Animals you may
encounter include the Carpet Python, Musky Rat Kangaroo,Water
Dragon, the beautiful Blue Ulysses Butterfly and an abundance of
birdlife, making it ideal for nature study. Fishing is not permitted
in the lakes.
Lake Barrine is a crater lake
formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. At 731 metres
above sea level and with a depth of 61 metres, Lake Barrine provides
an ideal location for swimming and picnics. It is surrounded by lush
rainforest with a cool walking track around its perimeter. It abounds
with wildlife and magnificent twin Kauri pines.
Lake Eacham, the result of a
volcanic eruption, contains some of the world's clearest water. It is
surrounded by lush rainforest, home to a variety of bird and wildlife
which can be viewed by taking a 4km walk around the track the
perimeter of the lake. The serene beauty of the the lake's environment
entices many visitors who enjoy swimming, picnics and tortoise
viewing. Lake Eacham National Park has an area of 51 hectares and the
depth of the lake is 65.5 metres.
Malanda With its picturesque
scenery incorporating a number of dairy farms, Malanda is a pretty
country town. The local swimming hole the Malanda falls. Other
features include rainforests walks and the Malanda environmental
centre.
Millaa Milla The start of the
famous "Waterfall Circuit". There are some six waterfalls
within 15 kilometres of Millaa Millaa (Aboriginal for 'plenty water');
The world famous Millaa Millaa Falls, on the outskirts of Millaa
Millaa township, the Zillie Falls, Ellinjaa Falls, Mungalli Falls, the
South Falls and the Pepeina Falls. Bring plenty of film for the camera
and be prepared for some truly breathtaking scenery.
Yungaburra surrounded by
extinct volcanoes, crater lakes, waterfalls, and world heritage
rainforest is an area of outstanding beauty. Known as the gateway to
the Tablelands, Yungaburra is set 720 metres above sea level and 70 km
inland from Cairns. The curtain fig tree near Yungaburra was formed
over hundreds of years when the host tree was eventually overwhelmed
by a strangler fig. Attractions include historic architecture,
platypus viewing, fine art and craft galleries, bird-watching,
nocturnal tours and award-winning restaurants.
Going west takes you to Chillagoe,
famous for its beautiful limestone-caves with some Aragonite crystals.
The geological wonders of Chillagoe were created 410 million years
ago. At that time Chillagoe was part of the Great Barrier Reef.
A legacy of fossils, spectacular caves, marble quarries and limestone
outcrops make Chillagoe an amazing place to visit.
