WATCH: Lake Elizabeth
The lake is home to elusive platypuses, and offers a long or short walk to catch the view.
Zara Cuthbertson
October 22, 2025
Lake Elizabeth is a little oasis of the Otways, just ten minutes from the town of Forrest.
But, did you know it wasn’t always here?
In June 1952, a landslide occurred in the headwaters of the East Barwon river, blocking the river and creating Lake Elizabeth.
Today the remaining lake is what was left over after the top part of the landslide broke.
That’s why the trunks of the drowned trees stick out from the surface of the lake.
The lake is also home to platypuses, and while they’re fairly elusive most of the time, if you come early in the morning or at dusk, you might be lucky enough to spot one.
Watch the full video below.
