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HISTORY Lake Eacham, which is on the Atherton Tableland of Queensland , and the nearby Lake Barrine , were formed approximately 12,000 years ago by Molten Magma . The magma in the center of the Earth rose to the surface and heated the Water Table . The Steam that resulted from the boiling water was trapped Underground , until massive Explosion s signalled its release. Huge cracks appeared in the ground and the trees that once lathed the mountainside were levelled and burnt. Eventually, over hundreds of years, water filled the Crater s and the trees grew back, creating the tranquil lake used today by families and tourists for Recreation . The lake is fed by Underground Springs so it maintains a Constant water level and is unaffected by Drought . LAKE EACHAM NATIONAL PARK Lake Eacham is the centerpiece of the 4.89 km² (1,210 Acre s) Lake Eacham National Park , with a dense Rainforest and thousands of small Animal s. The lake has an average depth of 65.5 metres (215 ft) is ideal for Swimming , Canoe ing, Bushwalking , and Bird Watching . No Motor Boats are allowed on the lake. It features a Pontoon great for diving into the deep water. A large grassy area is terrific for Picnic s, Sunbathing , or just watching children as they play in the shallow water near the edge of the lake. There is a circuit walk around the lake that takes around 45 minutes. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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