Lake Eacham is a clear lake surrounded by lush rainforest.
Walking tracks through the rainforest provide secluded forest-fringed views of the lake and excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife.

In geological terms, 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. A number of rainforest communities can be seen along the 3km track encircling the lake.

Over 180 bird species have been recorded from the rainforest and you may be lucky enough to see
one of the few species of marsupial active during daytime—the small musky rat-kangaroo.

Notes from the Queensland Department of Environment & Science.