# Lake Eacham

> Deep, clear crater lake near Yungaburra with a picnic area, a swimming spot and a rainforest circuit walk, part of Crater Lakes National Park.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-eacham/

Deep, clear crater lake near Yungaburra with a picnic area, a swimming spot and a rainforest circuit walk, part of Crater Lakes National Park. Early morning is quiet; look for turtles and water dragons along the shore.

- **Nearest town:** Atherton, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -17.2860, 145.6240

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-atherton-tablelands-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Barrine](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-barrine/) – 4 km
- [Curtain Fig Tree](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-curtain-fig-tree/) – 6 km
- [Malanda Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-malanda-falls/) – 9 km
- [Mount Hypipamee Crater](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-hypipamee-crater/) – 20 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Eacham?

Lake Eacham is in Atherton, Queensland, at GPS -17.2860, 145.6240.

### Which road trips pass Lake Eacham?

Lake Eacham is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop.

### What is there to see near Lake Eacham?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Barrine (4 km), Curtain Fig Tree (6 km), Malanda Falls (9 km) and Mount Hypipamee Crater (20 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Eacham?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)