Fishing
Lake Eildon and its tributaries are renowned for their excellent fishing. Popular species include brown and rainbow trout, murray cod, golden perch (yellowbelly) and english perch (redfin). A variety of methods are used to target these species including bait and lure fishing from a boat or from the shore or river bank, trolling from a boat and fly fishing, which is especially popular in the rivers. There are a number of  bait and tackle suppliers in the area, including at the Jerusalem Creek kiosk itself. There are also a number of Fly Fishing guides and schools that operate within the Eildon area

Houseboat Holidays
It's hard to beat a houseboat holiday and Lake Eildon is houseboat heaven! Cruise around the lake at your leisure and pick your own mooring spot each evening. There are a number of houseboat operators on Lake Eildon. Feel free to contact the team at the Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday park for assistance or alternatively contact one of the many houseboat holiday operators on Lake Eildon. Click here for a list of houseboat operators.

Skiing & Watersports
The vast waterway of Lake Eildon provides a perfect destination for watersports and boating enthusiasts. The Jerusalem Creek Marina provides launching and mooring facilities for skiboats and pleasure craft as well as a floating fuel barge and a general store stocking skiiing equipment and accessories.

Trout Farms
There are a several Trout farms within a short drive from the Jerusalem Creek Marina and Holiday Park. Trout farms are fun and educational to visit and the local ones provide a range of additional exhibits and things to do. The Lake Eildon Trout Farm on the Back Eildon Road at Thonton provides interesting exhibits as well as the opportunity to catch your own fish or purchase fish and a range of local produce.
The trout farm can be contacted on (03) 5773 2377 or by email at eildontroutfarm@bigpond.com.au

4WDriving, Trail Bike riding and Mountain Biking
The scope for 4WDriving, Trail Bike riding and Mountain Biking in the mountains around the park is huge. Jerusalem Creek is on the eastern edge of the High Country Goldfields that extend from Jameison to Walhalla and the bush has numerous tracks and ghost towns from the gold mining era. As well as relatively easy drives through the spectacular bush sceneray, this area abounds in challenging climbs, descents and river crossings for the more experienced 4x4 enthusiasts. Accurate maps of the area by historian and 4WD enthusiast Rudi Paoletti are available from the Jerusalem Creek General Store or online at www.gondwanaonline.com.au. You are welcome to contact us for more information.

Bushwalking & Horseriding
For those who like a slower pace more connected with the environment, the local parks and nearby ranges provide limitless scope for bushwalkers. There are also several businesses that cater for guided horseriding tours for anything from an introductory few hours though to longer rides that include one or more nights stay at the various camp sites throughout the area. Contact us for more information or contact Rubicon Valley Horse Riding on (03) 5773 2471 or by email at rvhorseriding@virtual.net.au .

 

 

The Lake Eildon National Park and surrounds are rich in heritage and natural assets. These combines with local attractions form a host of great activities easily accessible from the Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park. Below are just a few. We also recommend visiting the Parks Victoria Website for some additional information.