Eildon

Overview

Eildon is a picturesque destination situated on the monumental Lake Eildon. Located north of the Great Dividing Range, Eildon is a popular holiday destination that boasts fresh country air, fishing and jet skiing facilities and all the comforts of home.

Imagine shooting your film in the waters of Lake Eildon, utilising the houseboats and the rolling hills surrounding it. Eildon is a magic location ready for filming.

History

Originally a township called Darlingford, which flooded by the building of the Sugarloaf Reservoir, the new shanty town of Eildon began to arise (to house the men working on the reservoir).

During the construction of the Eildon Dam, approximately 4000 people were housed in the new township of Eildon. Construction of the town commenced in 1950 and was completed in 1952. Originally the town comprised 300 permanent houses, pre-cut and fabricated in England but assembled on site. Fourteen different plans were used to eliminate the sameness of appearance.

The authorities at the time recognised the fact that Lake Eildon had great potential as a recreational area and made provisions for boating, fishing and picnicking facilities around the shores of the lake.

Places of interest

The Dam Wall
The Eildon Pondage
The Lake
Holmesglen
Eildon Boat Club & Private Marina
Jerusalem Creek Marina
Skyline Road – Windy, hilly and a great view
Fraser National Park

Accommodation

For more information contact the Eildon Visitor Information Centre opposite the Eildon Shopping Village, in Main Street:

Telephone: (03) 5774 2909
Email: eildoninfo@lakeeildon.com

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