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Lake Eacham Caravan Park & Self-Contained Cabins

Cabin 1 - our largest cabin.
Cabin 3
Cabin 5
Interior Cabins 3, 4 & 5
Sunset over Lake Eacham
Put yourself here!
quiet reflection st our duck pond
King Parrot in our Garden
The Garden Cafe
Cabin 2
Cabin 1

In the cool mountains behind Cairns, this eco-style park is just outside the Crater Lakes National Park rainforest, a birdwatcher's paradise and haven for all nature lovers. Midway between Yungaburra & Malanda, centrally located to all attractions.

Self-contained Cabins & Sites near lake & rainforest

Atherton Tablelands, QLD [Location map...]

Up to 24 people, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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From $90 to $110 couple per night

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Guest Reviews (6)

"The kids loved the animals and had to visit them every day!!"

- Brad, -Jul '10

"Clean and tidy"

- Amanda, QLD -Jul '09

"Good clean comfortable budget accomodation in bushland surroundings.Very helpfull friendly service and handy on site store. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again if we get up that way."

- Tom, QUEENSLAND -Dec '08

"The cabin was nice and "homely" with everything we needed to enjoy our stay in a beautiful and quiet environment. Great location and nice hosts."

- Helmut, NSW -Jun '08

"Thank you for a wonderful family night away! We found the cabins very clean and well presented! We were pleasantly surprised. The cabins were homey and warm and comfortable!"

- Jade, QLD -Apr '08

"For value, the quality of accommodation was good. The welcome was friendly and helpful. There was everthing you needed. Everything was clean and well presented."

- Sheryl, QLD -Apr '08

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Cottage, Camping ground, Caravan park, Cabins, Tourist park

Lake Eacham Caravan Park is a quiet eco-style park on ten acres, just 1 klm walk or drive to the crystal clear waters of the crater lake. Perfect for safe swimming in 65 metres deep water (no crocs or stingers!), or walking the 3klm circuit around the crater rim through lush tropical rainforest.

We are a small park with 21 powered sites for tents and campervans, 7 drive-through sites on the top level, two more grassy levels below.

Five bright and clean Cabins, fully self-contained with en-suites, good beds, kitchenettes, and balconies.

We have no pool or playground, just lovely grounds with wild birds, chooks , ducks with ducklings, goats, etc.

Our rustic Camp Kitchen has a big open fire for cold winter nights, a large gas barbecue and gas cook top, microwave, kettle & toaster, refrigerator/freezer and sink.

There is a laundry with washing machine and dryer (coin operated) at the rear of the blue amenities building which is kept sparkling clean.

Our large Convenience Store stocks groceries, eggs, dairy products, meat etc, soft drinks, ice-creams, etc. Broadband Internet $3 as long as you like. Petrol, Diesel, Elgas and Ice.

Local Adventures

Walk to Lake Eacham (one klm) then walk the rim of the extinct crater lake - 3klm circuit through tropical rainforest. Hear the amazing songs of the rare Tooth-Billed Bower Bird. Walk through the giant fig tree at the rear of the lake. Take an unforgettable swim!
Free Gas barbecues for lake picnics, Turtle viewing.

Explore the local secret - Vision Falls and view the giant King Ferns, 5 minutes from the lake.

Visit the wonderful cafe on the shores of Lake Barrine (5 mins), and their giant Twin Kauri Trees on the lake walk or boat cruise.

This is the land of giant trees - visit Cathedral Tree and Curtain Fig Tree - take a torch for night spotting of native animals in the rainforest.

Take a guided tour through Malanda's rainforest with a local Aboriginal Elder, learn about traditional lifestyle and food. Or make your own Didgeridoo under the guidance of local Aboriginal cultural advisor, Phil Barlow.

Alan's Wildlife Tours for brilliant bird-watching or nocturnal tours to view possums and Tree Kangaroos in Yungaburra State Forest.

Take a 2klm stroll along Petersen Creek at Yungaburra to seek Platypus, Tree Kangaroos and birds.

Take a drive to the waterfalls - Millaa Millaa, Zillie, Elinjaar, and Mungalli Falls and Cheese Factory.

Visit The Crater and Dinner Falls at Mt Hypipamee.

Tour the Coffee Plantations and Wineries at Mareeba and call in to pat the wild Rock Wallabies at Granite Gorge.

Settle down in the 2-storey Bird Hide at Hasties Swamp or watch the Sarus Cranes and Brolgas fly in to roost in Bromfield Swamp.

Evening Canoe Trips on Lake Tinaroo can be arranged ($25). Also Gerry's Wildlife Cruise for fishing and birding.

Visit the Tea Plantation and drive to the foot of Bartle Frere, Qld's highest mountain. If you're fit, walk to the top!

And did we mention the birds...? It's a bird-watcher's Paradise!

Birds Visiting our Park

Bird-life in our park is constantly changing with the seasons and we have counted over 100 species.
Regular visitors to our park include Chestnut-breasted Mannikins, Red-browed Finches, Eastern Spinebills, Emerald Doves, King Parrots, Lorikeets, Kookaburras, Lewins, Bridled and McLeays Honey-eaters, Yellow-bellied Sunbirds, Figbirds, Catbirds, Little Kingfishers, Peaceful Doves, White-headed Doves, a Night Heron (after my goldfish), a Grey Goshawk and 15 Brush Turkeys (after the duck food).

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Honeymoon, Motor Bike Friendly, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Broadband internet available, Camp kitchen, Camping, Cooking facilities, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Gas stove, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Highchair, Internet access, Iron and ironing board, Kiosk, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Washing machine

Canoeing & Kayaking

Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Secure storage facilities available, Less than 5 minutes drive to water

Farmland Experiences

Farm animals live on the property, Chickens, Other farm animals, Guests able to interact with the farm animals.

Pork Chops is our pig, Ozzie Ostrich, Ubu the friendly goat, Rodney the turkey, turkeys, ducks and chickens

Gay & Lesbian friendly

All guests welcome

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Lockable parking facilities for motor bikes, Property is located on a sealed road.

Bikes may be stored in our garage if required.

Lake Eacham Caravan Park & Self-Contained Cabins

Atherton Tablelands, QLD, Australia

Rooms and rates

Cabin 1 (Blue) - $110 per couple per night. $10 extra person - $10 child
Cabins 2, 3, 4 & 5 - $90 per couple per night. $10 extra person - $10 child

Caravan Park Rates -
Unpowered Site - $19 per couple per night, plus $5 each additional person or child.
Powered Site - $25 per couple per night, plus $5 each additional person or child.

Cabin 1 (Blue Cottage) (sleeps 5 - Separate queen size bedroom with room for portacot beside bed. Living room has a single bed and large sofa that converts to a double bed.)

Base rate

$110.00/night.

$650.00/week.

Cabin 2 (Green/White trim) (sleeps 4 - Separate double bedroom and fold-out modern futon sofa in living room converts to small double bed - suitable for children)

Base rate

$90.00/night.

$540.00/week.

Family Cabin (sleeps 5 - Single room with double bed, single bed and bunks)

Base rate

$90.00/night.

$540.00/week.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Lake Eacham Caravan Park & Self-Contained Cabins will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 6 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 10.9 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Lake Eacham Caravan Park & Self-Contained Cabins may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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