Crater Lakes National Park Tropical North Queensland

Start of the Lake Eacham children’s walk on the left. Photo credit: © Danora Buschkens

Photo credit: Darren Jew ©Tourism and Events Qld

Take your canoe and kayak for a majestic paddle along the edge of the lake. Photo credit: © Tourism Tropical North Qld

Walking tracks through the rainforest provide secluded forest-fringed views of the lake. Photo credit: © Queensland Government

Lake Eacham children’s walk

Learn about the rainforest and animals as you wriggle like a snake, search for dragons and create amazing creatures on this fun walk for kids (and adults!).

Journey type: Walk
Distance: 1.4km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
Time suggested: Allow 1hr playing time
Grade: Grade 2 walking track

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle
Walk-in

Journey facilities

Walking

Wriggle like a snake, stamp on pests and hunt for dragons on this fun walk through the Lake Eacham rainforest. Take the family on this 1.4km return walk which gives kids (and adults) a chance to learn about some interesting things while having a good time. The track is suitable for prams but is steep in places and the time taken to return will depend on how much fun you’re having.

Getting there and getting around

Lake Eacham children’s walk is in the Lake Eacham section of Crater Lakes National Park, about 68km drive up the Gillies Range from Cairns.

Access roads are sealed and suitable for conventional vehicles.

From Cairns, drive approximately 68km up Gillies Range Road, turn left on Lake Barrine Road and then left into Lakes Drive. Alternatively, drive approximately 4km from Yungaburra township along the Gillies Range Road, turn right into Lake Barrine Road and then left into Lakes Drive.
The start of the children’s walk is located at the southern end of the Lake Eacham day-use area, near the bus parking area.
Return along the same track.