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{{short description|Volcanic crater lake in Queensland, Australia}} |
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{{For|the locality of the same name|Lake Barrine, Queensland}} |
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| name = Lake Barrine<br> ''(Barany)'' |
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| caption = View from a cruise |
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|type = [[Crater lake]] |
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| type = [[Volcanic crater lake|Crater lake]] |
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'''Lake Barrine''' is a freshwater |
'''Lake Barrine''' is a freshwater lake on the eastern parts of [[Atherton Tableland]] in the locality of [[Lake Barrine, Queensland|Lake Barrine]], in the [[Tablelands Region]] of [[Far North Queensland]], Australia, close to [[Lake Eacham (Queensland)|Lake Eacham]]. The lake and surrounds are protected within the [[Crater Lakes National Park]] and are accessible via the [[Gillies Highway]].<ref name="naq" /> |
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==Origin== |
==Origin== |
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Lake Barrine was formed over 17,000 years ago when a large volcano erupted, leaving a crater that over time filled up with water to create a lake. The crater or [[maar]] was formed as a result of a series of volcanic explosions. These explosions were caused by the hot molten rock coming into contact with groundwater. This caused a build-up of steam, gases and pressure which blasted the central core from the volcano. This massive explosion left a huge crater, which filled with rainwater to create Lake Barrine. Local Aboriginals called the lake '''Barany'''.<ref name="naq"/> |
Lake Barrine was formed over 17,000 years ago<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Head|first1=M. J.|last2=Taylor|first2=L. J.|last3=Walker|first3=D.|date=1994|title=ANU Radiocarbon Date List XI: Radiocarbon Dates from Lakes Barrine and Eacham, Atherton Tableland, North Queensland, Australia|journal=Radiocarbon|language=en|volume=36|issue=1|pages=73–94|doi=10.1017/S003382220001434X|issn=0033-8222|doi-access=free|bibcode=1994Radcb..36...73H }}</ref> when a large volcano erupted, leaving a crater that over time filled up with water to create a lake. The crater or [[maar]] was formed as a result of a series of volcanic explosions. These explosions were caused by the hot molten rock coming into contact with groundwater. This caused a build-up of steam, gases and pressure which blasted the central core from the volcano. This massive explosion left a huge crater, which filled with rainwater to create Lake Barrine. Local Aboriginals called the lake '''Barany'''.<ref name="naq"/> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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[[File:Lake Barrine with a view of the tea rooms and cruise boat.JPG|thumb|Viewed from the forest trail that encircles the lake]] |
[[File:Lake Barrine with a view of the tea rooms and cruise boat.JPG|thumb|Viewed from the forest trail that encircles the lake]] |
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The largest of the natural volcanic lakes in the area, Lake Barrine is 730 m above sea level. It is about 1 km in diameter, with a shoreline of almost 4.5 km |
The largest of the natural volcanic lakes in the area, Lake Barrine is 730 m above sea level. It is about 1 km in diameter, with a shoreline of almost 4.5 km, an average depth of 35 m and a maximum depth of 65 m.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Timms|first=B.V.|date=1976|title=Morphology of Lakes Barrine, Eacham and Euramoo, Atherton Tableland, North Queensland|journal=Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland|volume=87|pages=81–84}}</ref> No streams or springs feed the crystal clear lake; it is filled only by rainwater. During the wet season a small creek flows out of the lake. It joins Toohey Creek which is a tributary of the [[Mulgrave River]].<ref name="naq">{{cite book |title=Natural areas of Queensland |last=Shilton |first=Peter |year=2005 |publisher=Goldpress |location=Mount Gravatt, Queensland |isbn=0-9758275-0-2 |pages=48–51}}</ref> |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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[[File:Flora of Lake Barrine.JPG|thumb|Ferns and palm trees on the forest walk]] |
[[File:Flora of Lake Barrine.JPG|thumb|Ferns and palm trees on the forest walk]] |
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The surrounding rainforest contains giant kauri (''[[Agathis microstachya]]''), red cedar (''[[ |
The surrounding rainforest contains giant kauri (''[[Agathis microstachya]]''), red cedar (''[[Toona ciliata]]'') and flowering umbrella trees (''[[Heptapleurum actinophyllum]]''). Wildlife common in the area include eastern [[Australian water dragon|water dragon]]s, giant [[eel]]s, [[saw-shelled turtle]]s, scrub pythons (''[[Morelia kinghorni]]''), [[pied cormorant]]s, [[Pacific black duck|black ducks]], [[plumed whistling duck]]s, [[black coot]], [[whistling kite]]s, [[brahminy kite]]s, [[black kite]]s, [[white-breasted sea eagle]]s and [[dusky moorhen]]s. |
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The aquatic environment include a few native species including [[Speckled_longfin_eel]] ''Anguilla Reinhardtii'', [[Bony Bream]] ''Nematalosa ereb'' and the [[Lake Eacham rainbowfish]] ''Melanotaenia eachamensis''. Despite being a lake with no rivers or creeks feeding into Lake Barrine the [[spotted tilapia]] ''Tilapia mariae'' has found its way into the National Park and are now in plague proportions in this freshwater Ecosystem.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brandel |first1=Phil |title=Tilapia at plague proportions |url=https://www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au/latest-news/tilapia-at-plague-proportions |access-date=27 January 2022 |agency=The Express |date=16 January 2020}}</ref> |
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==World War II== |
==World War II== |
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During World War II the teahouse was used by the Australian Army as a convalescent home.<ref>[http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/lake-barrine/culture.html Official website] Accessed |
During World War II the teahouse was used by the Australian Army as a convalescent home.<ref>[http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/lake-barrine/culture.html Official website] Accessed 22 September 2013</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of volcanoes in Australia]] |
*[[List of volcanoes in Australia]] |
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*[[Mount Hypipamee Crater]] |
*[[Mount Hypipamee Crater]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/lake-barrine/culture.html |
* [http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/lake-barrine/culture.html Queensland National Parks webpage : nature, culture and history] |
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|url=https://vimeo.com/294078585 |
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|title=Jim Curry Digital Story |
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|date= 12 October 2018 |
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|website= Vimeo |
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|publisher=Sarahscragg Productions |
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{{Atherton Tableland nav box}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Barrine, Lake}} |
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[[Category:Lakes of Queensland]] |
[[Category:Lakes of Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Far North Queensland]] |
[[Category:Landforms of Far North Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Volcanic crater lakes]] |
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[[Category:Volcanoes of Queensland]] |
[[Category:Volcanoes of Queensland]] |
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[[Category:Maars of Australia]] |
[[Category:Maars of Australia]] |
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[[Category:Pleistocene volcanoes]] |
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Revision as of 00:48, 5 August 2024
| Lake Barrine (Barany) | |
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| Location | Lake Barrine, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°15′01″S 145°38′07″E / 17.25028°S 145.63528°E |
| Type | Crater lake |
| Primary inflows | precipitation |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Max. width | 1,230 m (4,040 ft) |
| Average depth | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Max. depth | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Barrine is a freshwater lake on the eastern parts of Atherton Tableland in the locality of Lake Barrine, in the Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, Australia, close to Lake Eacham. The lake and surrounds are protected within the Crater Lakes National Park and are accessible via the Gillies Highway.[1]
Origin
Lake Barrine was formed over 17,000 years ago[2] when a large volcano erupted, leaving a crater that over time filled up with water to create a lake. The crater or maar was formed as a result of a series of volcanic explosions. These explosions were caused by the hot molten rock coming into contact with groundwater. This caused a build-up of steam, gases and pressure which blasted the central core from the volcano. This massive explosion left a huge crater, which filled with rainwater to create Lake Barrine. Local Aboriginals called the lake Barany.[1]
Description
The largest of the natural volcanic lakes in the area, Lake Barrine is 730 m above sea level. It is about 1 km in diameter, with a shoreline of almost 4.5 km, an average depth of 35 m and a maximum depth of 65 m.[3] No streams or springs feed the crystal clear lake; it is filled only by rainwater. During the wet season a small creek flows out of the lake. It joins Toohey Creek which is a tributary of the Mulgrave River.[1]
Facilities
There are walking tracks around the lake and tour operators offer cruises on the lake.[4] Facilities at the lake include picnic grounds, a kiosk and a pre-war tea house which was built in 1926.[1] Visitors may also swim in the lake and partake in birdwatching. Camping and domestic animals are prohibited near the lake.
Fauna and flora
The surrounding rainforest contains giant kauri (Agathis microstachya), red cedar (Toona ciliata) and flowering umbrella trees (Heptapleurum actinophyllum). Wildlife common in the area include eastern water dragons, giant eels, saw-shelled turtles, scrub pythons (Morelia kinghorni), pied cormorants, black ducks, plumed whistling ducks, black coot, whistling kites, brahminy kites, black kites, white-breasted sea eagles and dusky moorhens.
The aquatic environment include a few native species including Speckled_longfin_eel Anguilla Reinhardtii, Bony Bream Nematalosa ereb and the Lake Eacham rainbowfish Melanotaenia eachamensis. Despite being a lake with no rivers or creeks feeding into Lake Barrine the spotted tilapia Tilapia mariae has found its way into the National Park and are now in plague proportions in this freshwater Ecosystem.[5]
World War II
During World War II the teahouse was used by the Australian Army as a convalescent home.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Shilton, Peter (2005). Natural areas of Queensland. Mount Gravatt, Queensland: Goldpress. pp. 48–51. ISBN 0-9758275-0-2.
- ^ Head, M. J.; Taylor, L. J.; Walker, D. (1994). "ANU Radiocarbon Date List XI: Radiocarbon Dates from Lakes Barrine and Eacham, Atherton Tableland, North Queensland, Australia". Radiocarbon. 36 (1): 73–94. Bibcode:1994Radcb..36...73H. doi:10.1017/S003382220001434X. ISSN 0033-8222.
- ^ Timms, B.V. (1976). "Morphology of Lakes Barrine, Eacham and Euramoo, Atherton Tableland, North Queensland". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland. 87: 81–84.
- ^ About Lake Barrine. Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. Retrieved on 29 December 2012.
- ^ Brandel, Phil (16 January 2020). "Tilapia at plague proportions". The Express. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Official website Accessed 22 September 2013
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lake Barrine.
- Queensland National Parks webpage : nature, culture and history
- Scragg, Sarah (12 October 2018). "Jim Curry Digital Story". Vimeo. Sarahscragg Productions. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- Image of the lake, bird's eye view at the Library of Congress Web Archives (archived 18 November 2008)
- Image of the teahouse at the Wayback Machine (archived 8 March 2005)
- Map of the area at the Wayback Machine (archived 22 July 2005)
