Lake eildon turned into a washing machine come saturday afternoon and was still one come monday night, but as the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm and that is exactly what happened with 3 murry cod measuring 95cm, 94cm and 92cm caught around. Enjoy a great day of water skiing and wakeboarding fun on lake eildon and lake nillahcootie. Lake eildon water levels on the rise, with more to come lake eildon is full of water again after several years of good rain. Launch your boat or canoe and enjoy the walking and cycle trails in the surrounding forested hills. It is located near lake eildon, on the goulburn valley highway, in the shire of murrindindi local government area. The lake is accessed from the front of the property when the water level is up.
And i believe that there are a number of 4wd tracks created on the old lake bed. The lake eildon land and on water management plan aims to increase communication, consistency, coordination and cooperation between agencies, stakeholder groups and the community to protect the lake s values and attributes. Historical water levels for eildon goulburn murray water. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. Bait and tackle a wide range of lures camping gear rods and reels water sport equipment life. In considering the history of lake eildon and its construction, it is first necessary to understand the choice of the site. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the beautiful lake eildon. Welcome to waters edge lake eildon houseboat hire at the beautiful lake eildon.
Many people see the water level when crossing the bonnie doon bridge and assume that the rest of the lake is empty, but bonnie doon is not a good gauge of the water levels as it is substantially higher than the main body of the lake. The lake eildon land and on water management plan aims to bring together key agencies, stakeholder groups and the community to realize the potential of the waterways environmental, cultural and recreational values. With a record hot and dry summer, water levels have dropped almost 15. Heres a list of things you can do while at lake eildon. The eildon dam or eildon weir, a rock and earthfill embankment dam with a controlled spillway across the goulburn river, is located between the regional towns of mansfield and eildon within lake eildon national park, in the alpine region of victoria, australia. Storage levels 5 day snapshot southern rural water. Taking water levels, fishholding structure and stocking numbers into consideration, it all points to one thing eildon is a premier fishery. Please note that when the lake level is below 65%, the water is over 100m away from the front gate. Water management our hydropower system uses water from six major river catchments. This lake has always been considered a good trout fishery, and ive been fortunate enough to spend plenty of time on it and watch the quality of trout fishing explode since last winter. Lake eildon is only half full at the start of the boating season because of controlled releases of water for farmers and irrigators, and a lack of replenishing rains.
This name has carried on to today with lake eildon and the township of eildon. Before a lake existed it was one of the most important river valleys in the country and had tens of thousands of years of aboriginal history. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. Lake eildon is victorias largest inland lake, offering over 500 kilometres of shoreline, that include sheltered bays and safe swimming beaches. Lake eildon water levels on the rise, with more to come. Gather your mates or the family for a day of action, fun, thrills and spills on the water. However, snowy hydro advises that the information now posted should not be relied upon, and therefore cannot incur liability for any loss or damage to third parties arising from how the information may be interpreted or used. On average, 91% of the water from lake eildon goes to the goulburn weir and the waranga basin. Waters of lake eildon and the eildon pondage waters outside those specified in schedule 90 map 1 of 2 waters lake eildon and eildon pondage waterway manager goulburnmurray water ph. Eildon dam is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics. Lake eildon has a recorded population of 7 residents and is within the australian eastern daylight time zone australiamelbourne. Lake eildon has 515km of shoreline and when at full capacity has six times as much water as sydney harbour.
Situated just 2hours from melbourne cbd, this purpose built business event venue truly reflects its natural surrounds of eildon and the goulburn valley, catering for conferences weddings functions and events. Construction of the town commenced in 1950 and was completed in 1952. Watermark magazine the eildon boat club experience by. Besides all the usual water sport activities you should try the bars restaurants on the waters edge, just pull up, tie up and enjoy. Although lake eildon appears to drying out a fast rate, the water is. Set around picturesque coller bay on the shores of popular lake eildon, the fraser camping area includes candlebark, lakeside and devil cove campgrounds. Media in category lake eildon the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. You will need to visit this location to source information to complete this earthcache. At the 2016 census, eildon had a population of 974.
The lake s productivity boomed after the recent drought broke and all that water rose over new ground. Travel up to the high country and discover the vast inland waters of lake eildon. The town of eildon is located east of alexandra, on the southern shores of lake eildon at the goulburn river. Check water levels before travelling during the summer months as water levels can change throughout the year. During the construction of the eildon dam, approximately 4000 people were housed in the new township of eildon. The last 14 months of daily weather observations for lake eildon, victoria are also here on this web site.
Lake eildon national park, attraction, high country, victoria. This earthcache is located at the site of the eildon dam wall, a dam constructed on the goulburn river at eildon in the 1950s to harness water for irrigation and power generation. The table below will indicate current storage levels in our water storages and is updated on a daily basis. Harnessing the river catchments in the vicinity of the present lake eildon began in the early 1900s. Lake victoria receives its water additionally from rivers, and thousands of small streams. To assist in recovery, it would be great, if possible please, if you do not put off coming up to lake eildon for the weekend or a few days and to visit all the towns around lake eildon and spend. Visitors need to be conscious of potential hazards and consider their own safety and the safety of other users at all times. Think lake eildon, think jerusalem creek marina and holiday park. This a special map focusing on all the relics, ruins and sites submerged when the lake is full and appearing only as the water level recedes. The european settlers lake eildon a story of change.
For the most uptodate information on levels in our water storages, including daily operational information and inflows, go to our water status reports page for current state share information for dartmouth, hume, menindee and lake victoria storages, please visit the mdba state shares. There is more than enough space for everyone thanks to the lake s huge size. Eildon has been a popular holiday destination for many years and is home to a substantial houseboat fleet. We certainly agree that it truly is a picturesque spot to relax.
Public ramps make it easy for anyone to get their boats in and enjoy the water. Lake eildon information and attractions travel victoria. Home water resources catchments and storage information water storages goulburn storages lake eildon print page. Lake eildon is located on the goulburn river in its upper catchment, immediately below the junction with the delatite river. It is a particularly scenic spot, surrounded by the lake eildon national park and mountains covered in thick forests, making it a peaceful holiday location. Eildon has been a popular holiday destination for many years and. This lake has always been considered a good trout fishery, and ive been fortunate enough to spend plenty of time on it and watch the quality of. The mimamuluke homestead was located south of the piries and maintongoon is located north east to were alexandra currently sits. Fish right off the banks into the rocky areas around the lake, or take a boat out to really explore more of the water. Lake victoria is drained solely by the nile river near jinja, uganda, on the lake s northern shore. We manage the water according to strong guidelines.
The bridges at bonnie doon that were totally uncovered during the. Eildon, destinations, high country, victoria, australia. Abutting the lake is the lake eildon national park. Stay in comfort at lake eildon national parks bestequipped campgrounds. The importance of this body of water cannot be understated.
Book includes many old historic preflooding photos. Sugarloaf reservoir construction commenced in 1915 and was finally completed in 1929. Offering accommodation, shopping, coffee, meals, bar and fuel and much. Enjoy a great day of waterskiing and wakeboarding fun on lake eildon and lake nillahcootie. The history of lake eildon and surrounds tourist information. The creation of lake eildon lake eildon a story of change. The lake does contain a selfsustaining population of trout that breed in the tributaries during winter. With 515km of shoreline around lake eildon, theres plenty of space and boats can be. For the most uptodate information on levels in our water storages, including daily operational information and inflows, go to our water status reports page. Lake burragorang is impounded by warragamba dam and is located in the lower blue mountains of new south wales, within the greater blue mountains area world heritage site. It has 515 km shoreline and stores six times as much water as sydney harbour at full supply level. Maps of directions of lake eildon vic, 37 for locals and travellers. Lake levels disclaimer snowy hydro supplies this information in good faith for the benefit of the public.
Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. We aim to make your experience truly remarkable and one not to be forgotten. The eildon dam or eildon weir, a rock and earthfill embankment dam with a controlled. Lake burragorang is an australian manmade water supply dammed reservoir. Visit during the summer months to find a water sports heaven popular with. There is a detailed table of gps coordinates pinpointing something like 140 sites of interest. Expected to take 5 years to fill, it filled in 18 months in the wet year of 1956. Evidence of their occupation of the area is apparent in the numerous scar trees which were uncovered by falling lake eildon water levels.
The lake eildon national park is a national park in the central highlands region of victoria, australia. Gc5dqz2 eildon dam wall earthcache in victoria, australia. Lake eildon is one of victorias most popular holiday resorts. All information within this tool is provided as a guide only and is not intended to. The creation of lake eildon lake eildon a story of. Lake eildon is a small victorian rural location within the local government area of mansfield, it is located approximately 1kms from the capital melbourne covering an area of 152. Fisheries victoria has a long history of stocking fish into lake eildon. Add widget to your website iframe use the iframe code below to place this lake level widget on your own website. Management of water levels in lake eildon and operational issues, including lake levels and the management of releases. All results were within acceptable levels for recreational use, including.
Note that water levels can fluctuate due to releases of water from eildon lake it has a maximum depth of 10 m as well as extensive shallow flats with aquatic vegetation and. Similarly, there is anecdotal evidence to suggest a sophisticated and large system of fish traps and weirs existed along many of the waterways flowing through the goulburn. Or for the adventurous, enjoy watersports, bushwalking or cycling. The kagera river is the largest river flowing into this lake, with its mouth on the lake s western shore. Goughs bay has three great concrete ramps so you can always access the lake no matter what the water level is. Apr 20 mar 20 feb 20 jan 20 dec 19 nov 19 oct 19 sep 19 aug 19 jul 19 jun 19 may 19 apr 19 mar 19. Lake eildon is a hot spot for fishing, with huge fish regularly being caught around the lake. At six times the size of sydney harbor, lake eildon is truly a watersports lovers paradise. The sugarloaf reservoir dam wall still exists under the water of lake. Lake eildon national park abuts a large percentage of the lake providing habitat for wildlife.
Lake eildon national park 2020 all you need to know before. With a shoreline of 515 kilometres and a capacity of 2,290,000 megalitres, the lake holds up to six times the amount of water of sydney harbour. Lake eildon is full of water again after several years of good rain. Average daily water temperature data adwt for the goulburn. Folks, as we all know there isnt much water in lake eildon, vic anymore. The 27,750hectare 68,600acre national park is set in the northern foothills of the central highlands, approximately 111 kilometres 69 mi northeast of melbourne and abuts the shores of lake eildon. Lake eildon houseboats prices and packages for houseboat hire. Evidence of their occupation of the area is apparent in the numerous scar trees which were uncovered by falling lake eildon water levels during the drought of the mid 2000s. Lake eildon is the only waterway in victoria where houseboats are permitted. This holiday home is a 2 storey 5 br property with lake eildon frontage. The dam wall at lake eildon, victorias biggest staterun water. Within this website the cultural history of lake eildon is explored covering everything from the ancestral lands of the taungurung to the.
Mimamuluke and maintongoon, were two other major homesteads within the eildon area run by the forsyth family in the 1850s. Lake eildon welcome to water levels the water in lake eildon is owned by gmw customers, who produce food and fibre, supply towns and businesses, and protect and improve environmental waterway health. Book lake eildon a record low victorian collections. Historically, lake eildon has averaged 69% capacity since 1956 which includes the periods of severe drought that has affected capacity. Located a short drive from melbourne, one of the worlds most liveable cities, lake eildon is a large manmade fresh water inland lake in central victoria. The lake eildon geotour is australias first geotour and is held in one of the most feature rich areas on our continent. General manager water storage services martina cusack said while most visitors respect the environmental value of lake eildon, some groups dump rubbish. Current rates and prices for your lake eildon houseboat hire holidaycan be viewed here. Theres an abundance of wildlife around lake eildon, so always make sure you keep an eye out. Lake eildon at its present level floods a 37 kilometre long stretch of the upper goulburn river valley. Lake eildon houseboat hire hire house boats victoria. With 515km of shoreline around lake eildon, theres plenty of space and boats can be launched from bonnie doon, goughs bay and jamieson. The story, which started off with this month lake eildon has experienced its lowest august water levels in almost a decade, has already had a.
Holmesglen at eildon is a hidden gem in the heart of victoria nestled between the yarra ranges and victorias high country. The plan is implemented by the lake eildon land and on water management plan implementation group. Learn about the importance of eildon dam, established in the 1950s to deliver lifesustaining irrigation waters to a large area of northern victoria. Lake eildon is only 10 minutes away so why not bring your boat, we have heaps of room to park it safely. We use system modelling, including current and historical water level and flow data, to set longterm storage targets. Water levels provided in this application are approximate only. With a capacity of 2,290,000 megalitres, lake eildon holds up to six times the amount of water of sydney harbour and is popular spot for those seeking houseboat holidays. Testing of the water in lake eildon at various depths and locations has found low levels of mercury. The pondage holds flows released from lake eildon for hydroelectricity production and then regulates the amount of water released further downstream into the goulburn river. Nothing high and dry about bonnie doon mansfield courier. Daily weather observations are also routinely prepared for hundreds of other locations in victoria and across australia.
Gwmwater is a governmentowned statutory corporation established in 2004 with a responsibility to provide, manage, operate and protect water supply and sewerage systems for our community. This map details the local vessel operating and zoning rules in place for lake eildon and the eildon pondage and should be used in conjunction with the vessel operating and zoning. The dams purpose is for the supply of potable water, irrigation, and the generation of hydroelectricity. The information was accurate at the time of recording.