Lake Eacham (Yidyam)
Yidyam
A crater lake on the Atherton Tableland with clear blue water, good for swimming, and a 3-kilometer rainforest loop walk around the shore.
Yidyam (Lake Eacham) lies within Crater Lakes National Park. It is a low-lying crater lake formed by a volcanic eruption about 10,000 years ago, with a depth of about 65 meters. Surrounded by pristine rainforest, its water is clear, making it the most popular freshwater swimming spot on the Atherton Tableland; locals come for morning swims and kayaking. The loop trail around the lake is about 3 kilometers long, flat and easy, and you often see turtles, birds and tree kangaroos. Entry is free, with picnic areas and toilets, and it is about 10 minutes’ drive from the Curtain Fig Tree. There are no lifeguards at the lake, so swim with care.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits)
Nearby sights
- Lake Barrine
- Curtain Fig Tree
- Millaa Millaa Falls
- Babinda Boulders
- Josephine Falls
- Crystal Cascades
- Granite Gorge Nature Park
- Rusty's Markets