Where is Eildon?

It is located near Lake Eildon, on the Goulburn Valley Highway, in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2016 Census, Eildon had a population of 974. Taungurong people are the Traditional Owners of the land around Eildon (which stretches north-east beyond Mansfield, Victoria and to the west nearly to Bendigo ).

What is @lakeeildon?

LakeEildon.com was first created in 1998 and continues to be developed and managed by the team at Turbo 360 . We thank Community and Visitor interest organisations and individuals for their contributions and input for the development of this Site.

What can you do in Lake Eildon?

Lake Eildon, which sits to the north-east of the township, is used for water sports, including skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and camping and fishing. Together with its neighbouring township Thornton, Eildon has an Australian Rules football team (Thornton-Eildon) competing in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League.

Why is Eildon Dam so important?

Learn about the importance of Eildon Dam, established in the 1950s to deliver life-sustaining irrigation waters to a large area of northern Victoria. Check water levels before travelling during the summer months as water levels can change throughout the year.