Esk, Queensland
Esk is a town and Local Government Area (Shire of Elk) in Queensland, approximately 90 kms northwest of Ipswich on the Brisbane Valley Highway. It was named after the river in Scotland and England. It 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.