Lake Eildon National Park Cook Point Walk
Cook Point Walk is located along the northern bank of Coller Bay (Fraser Block), Lake Eildon National Park. The walk commences at the Wallaby Bay carpark and continues for around 2.5 km to the point. The exact distance varies with the height of the lake water.
The track is of good grade and takes the walker through beautiful Australian bushland where flora and fauna abound. Views of the lake are limited along the walk track due to trees, though it is still very picturesque.
Two undercover Day Visitor Areas with BBQ facilities (Forsyth and Herb Fitzroy) are located five minutes drive from the Wallaby Bay carpark. Candlebark Camping Area also has an undercover BBQ area, however this camp site is only open during peak periods.
The walk to Cook Point takes around an hour and is suitable for families. The track can be slippery when wet and always need to be aware of snakes and spiders.
In 1956, the Big Eildon Dam project, was finished, expanding the water holding capacity of the new Lake Eildon over seven times when compared to the earlier Sugarloaf Weir. Fraser Block was established at Coller Bay on the lake's western bank, 25 minutes from Alexandra and Eildon. Fraser Block affords locals and visitors easy access to camping areas, nature walks, water access and all year fishing.
Features
- Large carpark
- Beautiful bush setting
- Well formed track
- Beautiful flora and fauna
- Orchids can be found in season
- Camping nearby
- Close to Forsyth Day Visitor Area
- Close to Herb Fitzroy Day Visitor Area
- 25 minutes from Alexandra
- 25 minutes from Eildon
- Limited but picturesque views of the lake
FROM ALEXANDRA
1. Travel east on the Goulburn Valley Highway towards Eildon, for 2 km.
2. Turn left at UT Creek Road.
3. Travel 9 km to Haines Saddle.
4. Descend 3 km to the office.
5. Turn left and follow the road to its end.
6. Park and walk to Cook Point.
FROM EILDON
1. Travel north on the Skyline Road for 10 km, until you reach Haines Saddle.
2. Descend 3 km to the office.
3. Turn left and follow the road to its end.
4. Park and walk to Cook Point.
Walk Start: Google Maps GPS: S37.169254, E145.849469
Location
Fraser Park Road, Eildon 3713 Map
Web Links
→ Fraser Block Cook Point Walk Brochure (PDF)
