Lake Eildon National Park

Lake Eildon National Park

Lake Eildon National Park

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    Lake Eildon National Park

    Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Taungurung Traditional Owners have to Lake Eildon National Park, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

    Camp by Lake Eildon and enjoy a whole world of watersports in a spectacular setting. Go swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, sailing and fishing in the shadow of the Victorian Alps. Enjoy bushwalking or cycling along a network of trails. You'll share the picture-perfect surroundings with kangaroos, wombats and a huge variety of beautiful birds. The park is also an important home for a number of significant species including large forest owls (Powerful and Barking Owls), bats and the endangered Spotted Tree-frog and Brush-tailed Phascogale.

    Take a day trip to Lake Eildon or stay overnight at one of the picturesque campgrounds. Choose from the well-equipped Devils Cove, Candlebark and Lakeside Campgrounds or the more basic Mountaineer, O’Toole Flat, Coopers Point, Taylors Creek or Jerusalem Creek Campground.

    Boat, sail, waterski, canoe or kayak on the lake. Bring your own gear or hire from local providers.

    Take a walk and stop at Merlo Lookout or trek up to Blowhard Summit for unrivalled views over Lake Eildon and out towards Mount Buller or you could stay on a houseboat for a more sedate holiday.

    As rivers, lakes and reservoirs are natural environments, you may encounter hazards. Follow our water safety advice to make sure your day out at Lake Eildon National Park is a safe and enjoyable one.

    Things to do in the area

    A couple and their dog camp around a fire at Jerusalem Creek camp ground.

    Jerusalem Creek Campground

    There are eight camping areas with unpowered sites. Fireplaces and pit toilets are provided. View Jerusalem Creek map below for numbered site locations
    A man brings a kettle to the picnic table where his partner is sitting, while an older couple sit around a campfire in the background.

    Lake Eildon Picnic Areas

    Lake Eildon is a great place for a day out with the family. Herb Fitzroy and Forsyth Flat have free gas barbecues and there's access to the water via boat ramps. Go fishing and boating - and watch the sunset over Merlo Lookout before returning home.
    A man unpacks an esky from the tray of a ute while his partner hammers a tent peg into the ground at Candlebark Campground at Lake Eildon National Park.

    Candlebark Campground

    Pitch a tent or park your caravan in the shady woodlands of Candlebark Campground. Situated between the Devil Cove and Lakeside Campgrounds, this well-equipped site is perfect for families or groups.
    Two men warm up next to campfire at Devil Cove Campground at Lake Eildon National Park

    Devil Cove Campground

    Open in peak periods, Devil Cove Campground is tucked away just to the north of Candlebark.
    Two friends relax under the shelter of their camper trailer at Fraser Camping Area in the Lake Eildon National Park.

    Lakeside Campground

    Lakeside Campground is on the south side of Coller Bay. Free gas barbecue, hot showers are provided.

    Tours and adventure experiences in parks

    One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.

    There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.

    Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more. 

    Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.

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    How to get there

    Lake Eildon National Park

    Lake Eildon National Park was once the centre of a gold rush and abandoned mine shafts are a real danger in the Jerusalem and Fraser Blocks. Do not attempt to enter these structures. They are unstable and may be home to bat colonies.

    A five-knot speed limit applies within 50 metres of the shore, other vessels, navigation aids, swimmers and fixed or floating structures, and within 50 metres of vessels displaying a dive flag. Keep an eye out for hazards and other vessels. Refer to the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook for information on staying safe while boating.
    Lake Eildon National Park

    When you're there

    Download the Lake Eildon visitor guide for more information about the park and the experiences to be had within its borders.

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    When to go

    Cool down in the refreshing waters of Lake Eildon. Take a dip, waterski, boat, sail, canoe or hire a house boat for a relaxing weekend escape.

    Junior Ranger activities run over the summer school holidays and are a great opportunity for your 6-12 year-old kids to learn more about nature. From discovery walks to outdoor games and detective sessions, Junior Rangers will explore the park and learn how to care for the environment.

    Need to know

    Lake Eildon National Park

    Accessibility

    Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • O'Toole Flat Camping Area (Lake Eildon National Park)

      O'Toole Flat Camping Area and Gap Track Bridge CLOSED until further notice

      O'Toole Flat Camping Area and the Gap Track Bridge are closed until further notice.

    • Coller Bay Walking and Cycling Track (Lake Eildon National Park, Eildon Water Reserve)

      Partial Closure - Coller Bay Walking and Cycling Track

      Coller Bay Walking and Cycling Track, between Forsyth Flat Day Visitor Area and the Main Boat Ramp, is closed. This section is under-water due to high lake levels, and will remain closed until lake levels drop.

    • Lake Eildon National Park

      Lake Track 2 closed

      Lake Track 2 (off Lake Track), Jerusalem Block, Lake Eildon National Park is closed until further notice due to safety concerns

    How we keep it special

    The Management Plan for Lake Eildon National Park directs all aspects of management of the park until the plan is reviewed. 

    Parks Victoria

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    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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