Lake Eildon
One of Victoria’s largest man-made lakes, with more than 500 km of shoreline. It is a hotspot for houseboat holidays, fishing, and watersports.
Lake Eildon was formed by the Eildon Dam, and when full, its volume is roughly six times that of Sydney Harbour. Its bays reach deep into the surrounding mountains. In summer, the most popular activity is renting a houseboat for two or three nights on the lake. You can also rent speedboats, go waterskiing, and fish for trout and perch. Eildon town, Bonnie Doon, and Howqua Inlet are the main marinas. Lake Eildon National Park, along the shore, offers camping and kangaroo watching. From Mansfield, it takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Bonnie Doon area. In drought years, the water level can drop noticeably.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Eildon National Park
- Great Victorian Rail Trail
- Mansfield
- Delatite Winery
- Howqua Hills Historic Area
- Mount Buller Summit
- Mt Buller Bike Park
- Mt Buller Alpine Resort