Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Esk

Esk is a town in Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 1,718 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 11 forts & heritage and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Agnes' (1 km), St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Esk (1 km) and Esk National Park (15 km).

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Esk, Queensland
Esk, Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Esk at a glance

Location
Somerset Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 1,718
Coordinates
27.2389° S, 152.4222° E
Places within 50 km
75 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Esk

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Esk

47 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Esk. The closest is Bloodwood Creek Nature Refuge (14 km); the best-known is Esk National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Esk

40 churches within 100 km of Esk. The closest is St Agnes' (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Esk

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Esk. The closest is B13 Locomotive Boiler (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Esk

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Esk. The closest is Blanks Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Esk

24 parks within 100 km of Esk. The closest is Mt Mee Sports Ground (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Esk

18 museums within 100 km of Esk. The closest is Toogoolawah and District HistoryMuseum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Esk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Esk
  2. 1 km St Agnes' · church, Somerset Regional
  3. 1 km St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Esk · church, Somerset Regional
  4. 16 km Lake Wivenhoe · lake, Somerset Regional
  5. 33 km St. Andrew's Church · church, Somerset Regional
  6. 29 km Esk National Park · national park, Somerset Regional
  7. 15 km Back to Esk

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How to reach Esk

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Esk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1447Bloodwood Creek Nature Refuge (14 km)
    Churches440St Agnes' (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1139B13 Locomotive Boiler (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2138Blanks Mountain (3 km)
    Parks124Mt Mee Sports Ground (49 km)
    Museums718Toogoolawah and District HistoryMuseum (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs717Lake Wivenhoe (16 km)
    Waterfalls912Crows Nest Falls (38 km)
    Other attractions07Woodford Folk Festival (61 km)
    Beaches & coast02Streets Beach (81 km)
    Caves11The Caves (34 km)

    Esk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Esk?

    St Agnes' (church, about 1 km), St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Esk (church, about 1 km), Esk National Park (national park, about 15 km), Lake Wivenhoe (lake, about 16 km), St. Andrew's Church (church, about 21 km), B13 Locomotive Boiler (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Esk?

    75 places on Spotwander: 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Esk?

    Bloodwood Creek Nature Refuge, about 14 km by road; Esk National Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Esk?

    St Agnes', about 1 km by road; St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Esk (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Esk?

    B13 Locomotive Boiler, about 1 km by road; Cooragook Railway Station (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Esk?

    Start in Esk, visit St Agnes', then St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Esk, then Lake Wivenhoe, then St. Andrew's Church, then Esk National Park, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Esk?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Esk

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Esk’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Esk on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.