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Lake
Barrine
(Barany)
Geological History:
- Lake Barrine is an extinct volcanic crater lake filled with cool, clean,
crystal clear water, surrounded by lush tropical highland rainforest.
- Massive blocks were thrown up as a phreatic explosion created this maar.
Aboriginal History:
- A Ngadjonji story describes the creation of three volcanic crater lakes-
Yidam (Lake Eacham), Barany (Lake Barrine) and Ngimun (Lake Euramoo).
- 'Two men broke a taboo and angered the rainbow serpent, a major spirit of
the area. The earth roared like thunder and the winds blew like a cyclone.
The ground began to twist and crack and there were red clouds in the sky
that had never been seen before. People ran from side to side but were
swallowed by a crack which opened in the earth.'
- Interestingly, in the course of this story, the country is described not
as rainforest but as open scrub. This observation is supported by pollen
records.
General Information:
- Lake Barrine is a ten minute drive from Lake
Eacham.
- As
with Lake
Eacham, Lake Barrine offers safe swimming, as well as picnic areas for your
leisure.
- There is a restaurant on the shoreline which offers five star views from open air
balconies as well as glass enclosed tearooms.
- It is an unforgettable place to enjoy lunch
and Devonshire Teas.
Lake Barrine Wildlife Cruises:
- Run four times a day taking you around the perimeter of the lake
showing and discussing rainforest plants and animals.
- (We recommend the 10.15 cruise.)
- Be sure to allow time to browse through the extensive range of Tableland momentos
available in the souvenir shop.
- Lake Barrine shows you all the magnificent plants and animals that exist in this
magical crater lake and surrounding rainforest environment.
- For much of this century, it
has been one of the top tourist attractions of Tropical North Queensland.
- Enjoy a short walk to the 1,100 year old Twin Kauri Pines, or the six kilometre
rainforest circuit walk around the lake's edge.
Twin
Kauris
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This is a short walk, beginning at the picnic and swimming area of the
lake.
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The path is well constructed with a bitumen surface leading to a wooden
platform built close to each tree trunk with interesting information posts
describing the trees' history and importance to their environment.
Perimeter
Walk:
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A continuance of the Twin Kauris walk will lead eager walkers to begin
the six kilometre perimeter walk of Lake Barrine (1213Ha).
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It is recommended that at least one and a half hours be allowed to
complete the walk.
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Common sightings include the Musky Rat Kangaroo, carpet Python, Water
Dragon, Ulysses Butterfly and prolific bird life.
- Although reasonably
long, the walk is still quite leisurely, with wooden benches placed at the
lakes edge offering a wonderful view of the tea house, whilst you relax and
catch your breath.
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more Information including "How to get there", Click
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