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	Parks Victoria: Lake Eildon National Park page
		Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne.
		The original Fraser National Park was established in the 1950s in association with the development of Lake Eildon, which was first constructed in the 1920s and enlarged in the 1950s to store water for irrigation and hydro-electricity.
		Former farmland on the lake’s western shore became a national park, and indigenous trees and shrubs slowly regenerated on the cleared land.
	www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=125 (1145 words)

	Lake Eildon a must for wakeboarding in Victoria, Australia \| Wakeboard Victoria
		Lake Eildon is one place that you absolutely must wakeboard when you are in Victoria.
		Lake Eildon has also played host to events like ‘board stock’ that have taken place at Fraser national park which have put it firmly on the map.
		Lake Eildon is on the way to every where and you can find a million ways of getting there but for arguments sake, we will keep it simple and give you the options from Melbourne heading to Bonnie Doon and then Jerusalem Creek.
	www.wakeboardtraveller.com /lake-eildon.html (581 words)

	Lake Eyre National Park
		Lake Eyre National Park is about as far away from it all as you are likely to get in Australia or, for that matter, in most other countries of the world.
		On the infrequent occasions that the lake fills with water, Lake Eyre is a breeding ground for great masses of waterbirds which fly long distances to reach the newly arrived inflow of water.
		Lake Eyre is a special place and, of course, it is the subject of a number of dreaming stories.
	www.australiannationalparks.com /southaustralia/lakeeyre (881 words)

	Lake Eildon idyll - Short Breaks - Travel - smh.com.au
		Smaller, but warmer, Lake Eildon is the perfect spot for a spring getaway.
		It is a long time since the plains at Bonny Doon were filled with water but, even though the lake is currently at less than 20 per cent capacity, it is still a wonderful spot for a late spring getaway.
		Eildon is usually approached along the Maroondah Highway through the Black Spur forest.
	www.smh.com.au /news/short-breaks/lake-eildon-idyll/2006/11/17/1163266722502.html (751 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lake Eildon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		On average, 91% of the water from Lake Eildon goes to the Goulburn Weir and the Waranga Basin before it flows to irrigators in the Goulburn Valley system.
		The town of Eildon is located on the Goulburn River on the southern shores of Lake Eildon and east of the larger town of Alexandra.
		Lake Eildon is one of the largest artificial lakes in Victoria, built for irrigation and electricity generation, and boasting over 500 kilometres of coastline.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lake-Eildon (865 words)

	Lake Eildon
		Lake Eildon is the impoundment created by Eildon Weir on the Goulburn River in southern Victoria, Australia.
		In recent years, Lake Eildon has rarely filled, and the once-thriving holiday destinations around the lake have been unable to attract visitors, leading to considerable economic hardship.
		Lake Eildon was the location for the holiday scenes in the movie, The Castle.
	pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/l/la/lake_eildon.html (188 words)

	Eildon Visitor Information Centre
		Eildon is situated at the base of the Dam Wall and was established to house and service the staff and workers during the construction of the dam.
		Eildon is the ideal place to spend time in the fresh country air, with houseboats and picnic boats available for hire.
		Fishing in Eildon is an all year sport with the Eildon Pondage and the main part of Lake Eildon available during the Closed Season.
	www.visitvictoria.com /eildonvic (295 words)

	LAKE EILDON NATIONAL PARK : Encyclopedia Entry
		Lake Eildon National Park is a national park in Victoria (Australia) in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 111 km northeast of Melbourne.
		In the 1950s, the Victorian State Government purchased farming properties along the Goulburn and Delatite rivers for the construction of Lake Eildon to provide irrigation water for the Goulburn Valley.
		An area of 24,000 ha of state forest adjacent to the lake was reserved as Eildon State Park in 1980 to protect the catchment of Lake Eildon.
	www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Lake_Eildon_National_Park (340 words)

	Eildon Lake - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Eildon, Lake, man-made lake situated 140 km (87 mi) north-east of Melbourne, below the junction of the Goulburn and Delatite rivers, in Australia....
		Lake, large, inland body of fresh or salty standing water.
		Lakes are distinguished from bodies of water such as bays and gulfs, and some seas, that...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Eildon_Lake.html (110 words)

	Goulburn-Murray Water - Goulburn Storages - Lake Eildon
		Lake Eildon is located on the Goulburn River in its upper catchment, immediately below the junction with the Delatite River.
		On average, 91% of water released from Lake Eildon is diverted for irrigation purposes and the lake supplies about 60% of water used in the GMID.
		On its release from Lake Eildon, water flows down the Goulburn River to Goulburn Weir where it is diverted north-east via the East Goulburn Main Channel and north-west via the Stuart Murray and Cattanach Canals.
	www.g-mwater.com.au /article.asp?ContentID=lake_eildon (637 words)

	VIC Eildon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The adjacent lake, Lake Eildon, is one of the largest built lakes in Victoria and is the main storage for the vast Goulburn Irrigation System.
		Eildon has become a thriving tourist destination for waterskiers, anglers, sailing enthusiasts, canoeists, sailboarders and jet skiers.
		Eildon Boat Harbour is the centre of boating activity with boats and equipment of all sorts, including houseboats, available for hire.
	www.allsydney.com /vic/Eildon.htm (255 words)

	Camping and Hiking, Victoria - Australia
		Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest.
		The park was established at the time of the development of Lake Eildon, which was constructed in the early 1950s to provide for irrigation and hydro-electricity.
		The damming of the Goulburn River at Eildon submerged much of the farmland and forest in the Upper Goulburn and Delatite Valleys and created a water storage with a capacity six times larger than that of Sydney Harbour.
	lakeeildon.turbo.net.au /camping.php (0 words)

	EO Newsroom: New Images - Lake Eildon National Park
		The deep blue lake is surrounded by the Lake Eildon National Park (Fraser National Park on the western side was merged into this park in recent years).
		Surrounding the lake to the north, the Goulburn River Valley appears as a patchwork of pale green and light pink from irrigated farms.
		As of October 2005, Lake Eildon was at roughly 45 percent of its capacity.
	earthobservatory.nasa.gov /Newsroom/NewImages/images.php3?img_id=17073 (452 words)

	Lake Eildon, Australia
		Lake Eildon is Victoria's largest lake, with an area of 138sq.km and a shoreline of 515km.
		It is a man-made lake, created to provide water for irrigation and the generation of power, and its creation led to the drowning of many farms in the Goulburn and Delatite valleys.
		The area round the lake, amid the gently rolling foothills of the Victorian Alps, is now a very popular holiday region.
	www.planetware.com /goulburn-murray-waters/lake-eildon-aus-vic-lked.htm (133 words)

	Facilities & Attractions, Eildon Caravan Park, Lake Eildon, Eildon Trout Farm, Boating, Water Skiing, Wake-Boarding
		Eildon caravan Park is situated on the banks of the pondage.
		Eildon Caravan Park is located within walking distance of the Eildon township and is only a half hour drive to the Yarra Valley.
		Lake Eildon Dam, drive across the wall, to the upper carpark for views down the Upper Goulburn Valley.
	www.eildoncp.com /facilities.html (272 words)

	Lake Eildon - Victoria. Sweetwater Fishing Australia
		Lake Eildon is located on the Goulburn River in its upper catchment.
		When full, Lake Eildon holds 3 390 000 Mega-Litres, with a surface area of 13 840 hectares.
		Lake Eildon holds an array of fish species.
	www.sweetwaterfishing.com.au /Eildon.htm (172 words)

	Eildon
		Eildon is a fairly young town of around 600 people, located at the end of Goulburn Valley Highway, 140km north-east of Melbourne.
		It sits on the banks of Victoria's largest water storage, Lake Eildon, and the town was created in the 1960's to accommodate the construction workers.
		Lake Eildon is one of the largest artificial lakes in Victoria, built to create hydro-electricity and irrigation for farms.
	members.fortunecity.com /josh3185/eildon.htm (105 words)

	Eildon - Map and Towns - High Country, Victoria, Australia
		Lake Eildon National Park, surrounding much of the lake's shore, is popular with bushwalkers, with hilltop panoramas over the lake and opportunities to view the abundant native wildlife.
		Enjoy fishing in the Eildon pondage and Lake Eildon or, if you are unable to catch that illusive fish, visit a local trout farm.
		Eildon is 138 kilometres from Melbourne on the Goulburn Valley Highway.
	www2.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000A0130-F775-1F7C-83FC80C476A90000/vvt.vhtml (350 words)

	National Museum of Australia - Life along the river: Lake Eildon
		Lake Eildon was formed by a man-made dam, originally built from 1915-1927.
		Lake Eildon is not just used to store water, it is also popular for fishing, boating and water-skiing.
		To see how full Lake Eildon is at the moment, view the water storage report on the
	www.nma.gov.au /exhibitions/community/hooked_on_the_goulburn_river/lake_eildon/slideshow_1_3.html (245 words)

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		Eildon is situated in the north-east of victoria, it's a scenic 2 hour drive from Melbourne.
		It is a small township, with very few residents, situated on Lake Eildon.
		The view of Lake Eildon showing the old wall, which only comes out in years of drought.
	www.angelfire.com /stars4/heaven_1/page5.html (111 words)

	Goulburn-Murray Water - 2002 Media Releases - Lake Eildon Prohibition a Step Closer
		A blanket prohibition with tough fines for breaches on the use by the public of the exposed bed of Lake Eildon at low water levels is closer following the worst example for many years of environmental vandalism.
		The standing dead timber on the lake bed provides valuable fish habitat and a food source for micro organisms which are important to biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem within the aquatic lake environment.
		The Public Use Management Officer for Lake Eildon, Jeff Harrison said that the area where the offence occurred is likely to be closed to boating this year.
	www.g-mwater.com.au /article.asp?ContentID=news87 (428 words)

	Lake Eildon Region
		The region is an angler's paradise, with both Lake Eildon and its surrounding rivers- the Howqua, Goulburn, Rubicon, Acheron and Big - containing an abundance of brown and rainbow trout, Murray cod and golden perch.
		The lake and rivers are an irresistible magnet, but there's plenty to see and do off the water too, with a range of wonderful natural and heritage attractions, and activities for all ages.
		Walking trails in Lake Eildon National Park lead through native forest and bush land, past grazing kangaroos to panoramic views and tranquil campgrounds.
	www.murrindinditourism.com.au /?id=lake_eildon (500 words)

	Eildon's worsening water crisis - National - theage.com.au
		THERE is a map circulating in the communities of Lake Eildon that has sent many of the locals into a spin.
		It shows the once mighty lake reduced to a sliver at a record low 3.8 per cent capacity in April next year — dry and barren except for an area around the town of Eildon.
		Lake Eildon is now just over 12 per cent full and could reach its historical low of 8.5 per cent, recorded in May 2003, before the end of this summer.
	www.theage.com.au /news/national/eildon-water-crisis-worsens/2006/12/26/1166895297029.html (714 words)

	Lake Eildon National Park
		Lake Eildon National Park is located in the northern foothills of Victoria's Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne.
		Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park comprises 27,750 ha of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest.
		The park was established at the time of the development of Lake Eildon, which was constructed in the early 1950s to provide for irrigation and hydro-electricity.
	www.australiannationalparks.com /victoria/lakeeildon (878 words)

	Eildon information & attractions - Travel Victoria: accommodation & visitor guide (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Eildon is a particularly scenic spot, surrounded by the Lake Eildon National Park and mountains covered in thick forests, making it a peaceful holiday location.
		At the lake's spillway is a lookout, attractive gardens, and visitors can walk along the bridge structure over the spillway for views along the river.
		Other popular destinations around Lake Eildon include Bonnie Doon, at the lake's north-western extremity, and Mansfield to the north-east.
	www.travelvictoria.com.au /eildon (382 words)

	Fishing report for Lake Eildon, Victoria, Australia
		Eildon lake starting to fire up with trout, redfin, golden perch, and the old faithful carp.
		Water temp is rising, but don't throw your carp away as they make a fantastic bait for snapper and gummy sharks as they are nice and oily and stay on longer.
		Went to Eildon and fished the whole area, from the river, pondage and lake.
	www.fishvictoria.com /pyoursay/reports/eildon_lake.php (497 words)

	PlanBookTravel - Eildon (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In a region that once thrived on timber and goldmining, Eildon, 130km NE of Melbourne, was built in the 1950s to house employees of the Lake Eildon Dam project.
		Eildon has become a popular destination for inland waterskiers, wakeboarders, anglers, sailing enthusiasts, canoeists, sailboarders and jet skiers.
		Over 800 houseboats are moored on the lake, and at Eildon Boat Harbour, boats and equipment of all sorts, including houseboats, are available for hire.
	www.planbooktravel.com /travel/addItineraryItem?geo_type=location&geo_id=4817 (228 words)

	Lake Eildon National Park
		Situated on the shores of Lake Eildon, the park protects 27,750 hectares of rugged hills with open woodlands through to dense forest.
		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.
		Merlo Homestead, an original homestead now submerged under the lake and only visible in times of drought, is one such feature.
	www4.visitvictoria.com.au /displayObject.cfm/objectid.000DE914-4469-1A41-81B480C476A90000/vvt.vhtml (279 words)

	Lake Eildon - Lakes, Rivers and waterfalls - High Country, Victoria, Australia
		With many picturesque and tranquil inlets to explore, Lake Eildon has also long been a favourite for houseboat holidays, with plenty of houseboats available for hire.
		Much of the lake is surrounded by the Lake Eildon National Park, which offers a variety of settings from open bush on the northern side to dense vegetation on the southern and eastern sides.
		To the east and south east of the lake is the least developed part of the park around the Big and Jamieson rivers.
	www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000DFA86-3159-1A66-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml (378 words)

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