Esk, Queensland

Esk, Queensland

Infobox Australian Place | type = town
name = Esk
state = qld


caption = Esk War Memorial
lga = Somerset Regional Council
postcode = 4312
pop = 1150
est = 1872
stategov = Nanango
fedgov = Blair
near-nw = Biarra
near-n = Mount Beppo
near-ne = Crossdale
near-w = Mount Hallen
near-e = Glen Esk
Moombra
near-sw = Mount Hallen
near-s = Coominya
near-se = Coominya

Esk is a town in South East Queensland, approximately 90 km northwest of Ipswich on the Brisbane Valley Highway. It was named after the River Esk in Scotland and England. It is the administrative centre of the Somerset Regional Council.

The town of Esk is contained in the Queensland Electoral district of Nanango.

Town and district

The small town serves as a centre for a rich farming area, including an ostrich farm.Nearby attractions include Lake Somerset and Lake Wivenhoe, both lakes created by dams and Ravensbourne and Crows Nest National Parks.The historic Bellevue Homestead and Caboonbah Homestead are located in the area. Also close by are the peaks Glen Rock and Mt Esk.

The land around Esk was first explored by Captain Patrick Logan in 1830. Settlers moved into the region during the 1840's.

The comedy trio The Kransky Sisters claim to be from Esk, Queensland before every show.

hire

The Shire of Esk stretches from the Lockyer Valley north and west to the Great Dividing Range and up the valley of the Brisbane River.

External links

* [http://www.esk.qld.gov.au/ Esk Shire Council]
* [http://www.brisbanevalleytourism.com.au/ Esk Tourism Association]


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