Lake Eildon National Park

Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne. Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 hectares of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest. It is very scenic, and offers the opportunity to experience an array of wildlife, natural and historic features and a wide range of recreational activities.

Things to Do

• The park has excellent access to the lake for all types of water activities including boating, skiing and fishing, as well as protected areas for swimming.
• Camping is popular, particularly in summer.
• There is a range of walking tracks and nature trails through a variety of settings, as well as areas suitable for mountain bikes, trail bikes and four wheel driving. (Please remember that trail bike riders must be licenced and trail bikes must be registered.)
• Remains of historical features in the park reflect early gold mining activity and European settlement. Merlo Homestead, an original homestead now submerged under the lake and only visible in times of drought, is one such feature.
• Hunting of sambar deer by stalking is permitted in designated areas but restricted to the open season. For further information check the regulations on the parks victoria website.

Camping

• A range of camping areas is provided. Payments for camping fees are by cash or cheque only.
• The park no longer takes bookings for camp sites. Fraser Camping Area has 200 unpowered sites with full amenities, gas barbecues and picnic shelters.
• Jerusalem Creek Camping Area offers basic facilities (70 sites) with boat hire and kiosk located nearby.
• There are also a number of remote camping areas accessible by boat or walking.
• Other lakeside camping is available to the north of the park in the Delatite Arm Reserve.