Everything about Esk Queensland totally explained
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.
Shire
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.
Further Information
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