19-JUL-2018
Lake Eachem - Crater Lakes National Park
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.
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The Local Watering Hole
The constant search for good access routes to the sea meant that a number of roads were hacked out of the rainforest and towns came into existence.
Many small towns popped up & were originally stopover places for the Cobb & Co coaches which plied the route from Port Douglas to Herberton.
By the 1900s the town was booming. There was a population of 8000, two newspapers, 17 pubs and a brewery.
Recently Herberton has become something of a commuter town with most of the locals working elsewhere and living in this pleasant village in the hills.
Notes from Aussie Lifestyle.
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Along the main street
An unusual town which is set on a ridge of the rolling hills of the Atherton Tablelands.
Historically a tin town with both a mine and a smelter nearby.
the Historic Village has been the main attraction in the town for decades and
has expanded dramatically. The construction of an outstanding
Mining Museum and Visitor Information Centre has added to the town's attractions.
The Mining Museum has a number of pleasant walks which evoke the mining past of the town.
- notes from "aussietowns" -
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Five Head Stamp Battery
On display outside of the Mining Museum after a lengthy drive south west from Cairns to this delightful little tin mining town nestled in rolling hills.
We all wondered how this piece of equipment got carted to the site back in 1880, no
proper roads and quite a hilly terrain.
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Crepes
We enjoyed a serving of crepes while wandering around the next beach to where we were
staying. Crepes with fruit and maple syrup, yum!
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Tea Pouring Ceremony
A tradition when we go away together with these old friends, I take a photo of
Dick pouring his cup of tea. It all began when a widower friend told him
he wasn't doing it the right way and attempted to correct his technique. Although
this particular widower no longer goes on holidays with us, we always take a
photo to send him on our return.
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Walking the Path
Our friends walking back towards me... quite a popular walk I should think with
at least 2 sets of gym equipment and little resting kiosks available. There is
also a picnic area with playground and toilets, ideal for a stop over.
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Another view of the marina
This time capturing the ferry boat and a bird perched on the awnings of the Yacht-club. I
have no idea of that piece of equipment in the left hand corner of the image.
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Marina mooring
Photo taken from the Yacht Clubhouse... some lovely views from there with the surrounding
mountains encircling the marina.
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Another view of the walkway
Looking back towards the foreshore.
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A walkway to the sea
A lot of improvements happened in a year between our last visit here and this
particular holiday. There is now a very nice walking path which takes you
along this path to a very good vantage point for taking photos.
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Loading up the ferry boat...
If you look beneath the palm you will see the liner waiting out to sea for the ferry
boats bringing the passengers back from a day on land. Photo was taken from a very
nice Marina and terminal that has glorious tropical views on all sides. I will share
a couple of photos soon.
