Lake Barrine Teahouse

Love this place. Such a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Barrine. The food was great though a little pricey. Highlight this time was the free for seniors boat trip around 1/2 the lake during November, was lovely to get up close to about 60 or more Great Crested Grebes.

This teahouse is truly beautiful! 🤩 It's perfectly located right on the shore, offering stunning views of Lake Barrine. 🏞️ The food was wonderful, and the atmosphere was absolutely delightful. ☕ There's even a ferry for lake tours! 🚤

Fantastic spot for an amazing outing :) Delicious food with large selection :) Great atmosphere and views :) Wonderful history and information about the place :) Gorgeous gardens :) We found the underneath seating area much cooler- lovely breeze- and quieter for Dad :)

As a local, we have visited Lake Barrine Tea House many times, and every single experience has been exceptional. The location on Lake Barrine is simply breathtaking. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in the region. The lake cruise is incredibly interesting and interactive — we learnt so much about the history of the lake, the surrounding rainforest, and the unique wildlife that calls it home. It’s such a special experience and something we highly recommend to both visitors and locals. The 5km walk around the lake is, in our opinion, one of the best walks in the region. It’s relatively easy, incredibly scenic, and filled with abundant birdlife and natural beauty. It feels immersive and restorative. And the perfect reward after the walk? A delicious meal or a cup of tea or coffee at the Tea House. The team are always welcoming, professional and attentive, and the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. We would also highly recommend the lake cruise boat for events or special occasions — it would make for a truly memorable setting. A beautiful North Queensland treasure that continues to deliver every time. — Anna Winter & Stuart Mann

Wonderful drinks, scones and eggs benny. Asked for my eggs cooked hard, very happy with how they came. Davidson plum jam on the scones is to die for. Very prompt service and lovely atmosphere ☺️🤤

Visited on a weekday in August 2025. Booked the boat cruise and a lunch table on line however would have been able to organise on the day. Boat cruise was very relaxing and the driver was wonderful providing a lot of background to the area. Lunch was delicious with not much of a wait - the added bonus of the view of the lake made it a wonderful experience. We followed lunch with a walk to the twin kauris and then walked a little further - time was against us to complete the circuit but it is definately on our list for the future as it seemed a gentle track. We then returned to the tea house as we had to try the famous scones - not disappointed and loved the jam! I should also add that staff were lovely! Thanks for a wonderful day out - I have wanted to visit Lake Barrine for a number of years and I am pleased to say the experience exceeded my expectations 🙂

Always a great experience every time we come back to Lake Barrine Teahouse. We always get the Devonshire tea and love it, we also got a blt this time and it was delicious too.

A wonderful tea-house by the lake with a historical origin. Great view, pleasant, spacious, wonderful tea. There is also a lot to learn about the history of the place. Only minus point: no wifi.