Description:
Lake Tinaroo, ¾ the size of Sydney Harbour is situated in the lush tropical countryside of the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns. The construction of the dam saw several communities disappear under the 40 metre deep waters of the lake, with ghostly trees peering through the gentle waters. Today the 200km of the lake’s shoreline is home to a hydroelectric power station, holiday parks and campsites, recreational areas and lakeside cottages. Owned by State Government Corporation SunWater. Located 1782km (1107 miles / 20 hrs 50 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport (CNS) approx- 2 hour 30 minute flight from Brisbane (BNE) or Gold Coast, Coolangatta (OOL) Airports. The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 1719km (1068 miles / 20 hrs 25 mins) away.