On the outskirts of Esk is Lakeview Park & Lookout, opened in 1984. The lookout is meant to offer views through to Wivenhoe Dam and beyond.
After nearly 35 years the trees have grown to obscure the views so there aren’t much of the views that can be seen through the trees.
The park itself has some sheltered picnic tables with bins, and plenty of grass space to throw out a rug. A lookout platform is at one end of the park where the views are to be had. There are no toilets which makes it less attractive for a picnic stop.
If you want to have a picnic lunch away from the town and don’t mind the lack of toilets, then Lakeview Park is OK. The park in town near the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail offers better facilities for a picnic stop with toilets and free BBQs, and a short walk to the town shops.
To Get There
Coming into Esk from the west from Hampton along Esk Hampton Rd, turn left into Brisbane Valley Hwy about 1.5km from entering Esk, then turn left into Highland St after 80m with the brown sign on a blue sign. Follow Highland St for 2.2km, and turn right. The park is about 200m further on.
Coming into Esk from the south from Lake Wivenhoe along Brisbane Valley Hwy, turn left into Highland St about 1.1km from entering Esk with the brown sign on a blue sign. Follow Highland St for 2.2km, and turn right. The park is about 200m further on.
Coming into Esk from the north from Toogoolawah along Brisbane Valley Hwy, turn right into Highland St about 1.3km from entering Esk with the brown sign on a blue sign. Follow Highland St for 2.2km, and turn right. The park is about 200m further on.
