Lake Eildon National Park

Lake Eildon National Park extends across 27,750 hectares of mountainous terrain, featuring eucalypt forests, granite outcrops, and numerous waterways throughout the Central Highlands region.

The park's establishment in 1957 preserved several abandoned gold mining sites from the 1870s, including shallow diggings and mine shafts at Italian Gully.

The Taungurung people maintained deep connections to the Goulburn River Valley before the creation of Lake Eildon submerged numerous Aboriginal cultural sites.

The park contains multiple camping areas including Devils Cove and Candlebark, equipped with facilities such as fireplaces, pit toilets, and boat ramps for water activities.

The park houses 34 mammal species, 89 bird species, and maintains a population of koalas reintroduced from Phillip Island in 1967 after local extinction.

Location: Shire of Mansfield

Operator: Parks Victoria

Website: https://parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/lake-eildon-national-park

GPS coordinates: -37.30561,145.97861

Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:30