Esk, Queensland

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Esk
Queensland

Esk War Memorial
Population: 1150
Established: 1872
Postcode: 4312
LGA: Somerset Regional Council
State District: Nanango
Federal Division: Blair
Localities around Esk:
Biarra Mount Beppo Crossdale
Mount Hallen Esk Glen Esk
Moombra
Mount Hallen Coominya 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.

[edit] Town and district

Grand Hotel, Esk
Grand Hotel, Esk

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.




[edit] 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.

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 27°14′S, 152°25′E

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