Bramston Beach House

Imagine having a cup of the famed Devonshire tea and biting into those little canopy sandwiches while facing a panoramic landscape of pristine blue waters backed up by the vibrant green colour from the bordering vegetation. This is one of the reasons why a lot of tourists (and even locals) keep coming back to the Lake Barrine. The remarkable scenery is guaranteed to calm your senses and give you the kind of relaxation that you deserve. Lake Barrine came about after a chain of volcanic outbreaks approximately 17,000 years in the past. What used to be a site of destruction and total chaos has turned into a therapeutic travel destination.

In the present time, the Lake Barrine is the largest freshwater lake in the Atherton Tableland region. Because of its size, visitors frequently board on cruises to explore the natural beauty of this volcanic lake. They are treated to a comprehensive tour of the lake itself while having the benefit of taking a closer look at the flourishing World Heritage Rainforest. The Lake Barrine offers wildlife cruises that depart from the lower area of the Lake Barrine Tea House.

Several walk paths are located around the Lake Barrine so visitors can see the sights of various flora and fauna species that thrive in the nearby rainforests. There’s this one specific trail that’s about 80 metres in distance that will lead you to two gigantic Twin Kauri Pine trees that are said to be 1,000 years in age. It’s a rather easy track to follow (can be completed in just about 5 minutes) and is even equipped with wheelchair access for the disable and elderly people. The other trail will take you around the lake’s brim. This is for the more physically fit visitors because the 5-kilometre path requires more or less and hour and a half of walking time. Red cedar trees and blossoming umbrella trees line up the path. Wild birds like brahminy kite hawks, white breasted sea eagles, and dusky moorhens wander around the area making it a perfect spot for bird watching.

Swimming and canoeing is also allowed in the lake. The water is fairly cold so it’s perfect for afternoon dips. Swimming areas are located just beneath the veranda of the Lake Barrine Tea House. What’s nice is that you get to share the lake with various species of ducks since they usually swarm in the area.

All these and more make the Lake Barrine a nature haven that’s hidden amidst the Atherton Tableland. To get to this tropical paradise, all you have to do is take a one hour drive from Cairns by means of the Gillies Highway. You can further enhance the soothing experience by spending the night over at the Bramston Beach House. You can get there simply via Bruce Highway, turning left onto the Bramston Beach Road and then turning right this time once you see the sign of the Evans Road. The Bramston Beach House is located right at the end of the road. This luxurious beachfront home can offer the same tranquil vibe that you get that going on a day trip to the Lake Barrine.