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We provide a range of great outdoor recreation facilities for the community to enjoy, attracting more than 2.7 million visitors to our lakes and recreation sites each year.

Seqwater strives to balance the ongoing health of the catchments and quality of the region’s drinking water supply while providing access to a range of water-based and on-shore activities at our dams, lakes and parks.

While a variety of activities (including boating, picnicking and fishing) are permitted at most sites, not all activities are possible.

To help you play it safe, visit some of our top spots or use the activities guide to discover things to do in and around our lakes.

Recreation sites are open to the public seven days a week, from:

5.30am to 6.30pm (September – April)
6.00am to 5.30pm (May – August)

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AG Muller Park

AG Muller Park at Lake Moogerah provides access to the lake for on-water activities. Download the Lake Moogerah Recreation Guide for detailed

Atkinson Dam Day Use Area

Located off Atkinson Dam Road, the Atkinson Dam Day Use Area offers the only entry point for a range of activities in and around the lake.

Atksinsons Crossing downstream of Wivenhoe Dam wall

Atkinsons Crossing (Spillway Lookout)

Atkinsons Crossing (Spillway Lookout) is located at Lake Wivenhoe, downstream of the dam wall. Download the Lake Wivenhoe Recreation Guide for

Billies Bay

Billies Bay at Lake Wivenhoe offers a variety of recreational activities. Download the Lake Wivenhoe Recreation Guide for detailed information about

Blue Gum Flats

Blue Gum Flats is the remote camping ground at Brisbane's Lake Manchester Dam. This camp ground is only available for schools or group bookings only.

Lake Borumba Day Use Area recreation site

Borumba Dam Day Use Area

Lake Borumba is located near Imbil, just south of Gympie. The Day Use Area is located off Yabba Creek Road. Potable (drinking) water is not available

Branch Creek

Located on the eastern side of Lake Wivenhoe, at Branch Creek you can launch your paddle craft or fish along the shoreline. Download the Lake

Bullocky Rest

Bullocky Rest is one of a number of recreation areas at Lake Samsonvale. Download the Lake Samsonvale Recreation Guide for detailed information about

A sunset at Lake Wivenhoe Dam recreation area

Captain Logan Camp Ground (Logan Complex)

The Captain Logan Camp Ground and neighbouring Lumley Hill Camp Ground are privately operated camp grounds located at Lake Wivenhoe. For all

Cooloolabin Dam Day Use Area

Cooloolabin Dam is located about 5km from Yandina in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. You can fish from the shoreline or access the trails for walking

Cormorant Bay

Cormorant Bay recreation area is located at Lake Wivenhoe, the largest lake in South East Queensland. Download the Lake Wivenhoe Recreation Guide for

Eastern Boat Ramp at Hinze Dam

The Eastern Boat Ramp is one of two boat ramps located at Hinze Dam. Electric powered watercraft, sail craft and paddle craft are permitted on the

Enoggera Reservoir Walkabout Creek Foreshore

Enoggera Reservoir located adjacent to the Gap in Brisbane was built in 1866 and is the first major dam constructed in Queensland. The reservoir is

Forgan Cove

Forgan Cove is the designated launch point for paddle craft at Lake Samsonvale. Download the Lake Samsonvale Recreation Guide for detailed

Forgan Park

Forgan Park at Lake Samsonvale is a lovely spot to enjoy a picnic. You can fish from the shoreline if you have a permit. Download the Lake Samsonvale

Fred Haigh Park

Fred Haigh Park is one of two recreation areas located at Lake Moogerah. Download the Lake Moogerah Recreation Guide for detailed information about

Goan Hill Trail network at Lake Wyaralong

Goan Hill Trails at Wyaralong

The Goan Hill Trail network is located at the western end of Wyaralong Dam. Download the Lake Wyaralong Recreation Guide for detailed information

Gold Creek Day Use Area

You can access the trail network from the day use area, or enjoy a picnic. Access to the water is not permitted at Gold Creek Dam.

Hamon Cove

Hamon Cove is located on the western side of Lake Wivenhoe with a number of recreation activities permitted. Download the Lake Wivenhoe Recreation

Hays Landing

Hays Landing is located adjacent to Billies Bay at Lake Wivenhoe. Download the Lake Wivenhoe Recreation Guide for detailed information about

Hinze Dam Visitor Centre

The Hinze Dam Visitor Centre is located off Advancetown Road and has a café and function centre. Download the Hinze Dam Recreation Guide for detailed

Jabiru Park

Jabiru Park, located off Grange Road at Lake Macdonald, is a natural setting, allowing visitors to watch the wildlife from the bird hide. Download

Jack Harrison Park

No in-water activities are permitted at Wappa Dam, but you can enjoy a picnic and bbq at the park. There is even a playground for the kids.

Kirkleagh recreation area

The Kirkleagh Recreation Area is located at Lake Somerset. The lake is part of the water grid that supplies the region’s drinking water, as well as

Knehr Road canoe access

A canoe access point is located off Knehr Road at Lake Wyaralong. Download the Lake Wyaralong Recreation Guide for detailed information about

Recreation at Lake Samsonvale, North Pine Dam

Kobble Creek

Kobble Creek is a small recreation area at Lake Samsonvale. You can enjoy a picnic or fish from the shoreline if you have a permit. Download the Lake

Scenic evening on the water at Lake Kurwongbah

Kurwongbah Park

You can enjoy a picnic at Kurwongbah Park and fish from the shoreline if you have a permit. Download the Lake Kurwongbah Recreation Guide for

Lake Clarendon Day Use Area

Lake Clarendon is located east of Gatton and is an off stream storage that supplies water to the Central Lockyer Irrigation Scheme, supporting local

Lake Dyer Day Use Area

Lake Dyer is located west of Laidley. The lake has a catchment area of 3Km2 and holds 6,947 megalitres of water at full supply. Lake Dyer provides

Lake Manchester Day Use Area

Lake Manchester is located west of Brisbane and was constructed in 1916, making it one of the region’s first dams. The lake was upgraded in 2008 to

Lake Somerset Holiday Park

There are multiple campgrounds located near Lake Somerset. All sites are run by private operators. For all enquiries and bookings please contact the

Lilybrook Recreation Area

The Lilybrook Recreation Area (Western Trail Access) at Lake Wyaralong caters primarily for horse enthusiasts with holding paddocks and watering areas

Logan Inlet Day Use Area (Logan Complex)

Logan Inlet Day Use Area is located at Lake Wivenhoe, the largest lake in South East Queensland. Download the Lake Wivenhoe Recreation Guide for

Aerial view of Lake Moogerah during a cone valve release

Lower Recreation Area at Moogerah

The Lower Recreation Area at Lake Moogerah is located downstream of the dam wall. Access is via Fred Haigh Park. Download the Lake Moogerah

Lumley Hill Camp Ground (Logan Complex)

The Lumley Hill Camp Ground and neighbouring Captain Logan Camp Ground are privately operated camp grounds located at Lake Wivenhoe. For all

Maddock Park

Maddock Park, at Ewen Maddock Dam is located off Mooloolah Connection Road on the Sunshine Coast, is a popular recreation site. The lake and park

Maroon Dam Day Use Area

Maroon Dam is located on Burnett Creek, south of Boonah. The dam offers a variety of recreation activities for visitors to enjoy. Download the Maroo

Martin Williams Walk

The Martin Williams Walk at Lake Baroon is located at the Southern Recreation Area off Baroon Pocket Road. The walk was designed and built by the lake

Mary River Cod Park

Mary River Cod Park, located off Collwood Road at Lake Macdonald, allows visitors to access the lake via the boat ramp and pontoon. The park also has

McGavins View

You can enjoy a picnic or fish from the shoreline if you have a fishing permit. There is also a playground to keep the kids amused. Download the

McGraths Bay stop off point

There are two stop off points on Lake Wivenhoe for boats and paddle craft. The stop off points are only accessible from the water. They are located at

McKeys Hill stop off point

There are two stop off points on Lake Wivenhoe for boats and paddle craft. The stop off points are only accessible from the water. They are located at

Meebun Day Use Area

The Meebun Day Use Area (located off Beaudesert-Boonah Road) is a popular picnic spot. Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, and barbeques

Mick Hanfling Park

Lake Kurwongbah is located adjacent to the urban populations of Lawnton, Kallangur, Petrie and Warner, and is accessible to much of Brisbane’s

Mount Joyce Mountain Bike Trails

The Mount Joyce Mountain Bike Trails are located at Lake Wyaralong, accessed via the Eastern Trail Access carpark. There are 25km of International

Ngumbi Camp Site (Mt Joyce Base Camp)

The Ngumbi Camp Site at Lake Wyaralong includes open camping areas, a toilet, a simple shelter shed and water tanks. The Ngumbi Camp Site is a remote

Northern Recreation Area, Baroon

Located on the northern side of Lake Baroon, this recreation area provides a variety of facilities for visitors to enjoy while taking in the

O'Sheas Crossing

Enjoy a picnic or launch your paddlecraft at O’Sheas Crossing at Lake Wivenhoe. Fishing is also permitted if you have a fishing permit. Download the

Perch Park / Lake Macdonald Park

Lake Macdonald Park, the Botanic Gardens, Kookaburra Park and Tinbeerwah School Park are provided and maintained by the Noosa Council. Electric

Picnic Parkland (Hinze Dam Day Use Area)

You can enjoy a picnic and BBQ at Picnic Parkland. There is also a playground to keep the kids amused. Dogs on leashes are also permitted. Download

Pocket Park (Hinze Dam Day Use Area)

You can enjoy a picnic and BBQ at Pocket Park. Dogs on leashes are also permitted. Download the Hinze Dam Recreation Guide for detailed information

Postman's Track Trails

There is more than five kilometres of multi-use trails located at the end of Postman’s Track Road at Lake Samsonvale. Vehicles, motorbikes and

Slater Park

Boating is a very popular activity at Lake Maroon. Electric boats, motorised boats, sail boats and paddle craft are permitted on the lake. The boat

Somerset Park Camp Grounds

There are multiple campgrounds located near Lake Somerset. All sites are run by private operators. For all enquiries and bookings for Somerset Park

Somerset Park Day Use Area

Enjoy the picnic and playground facilities at the Somerset Park Day Use Area. Download the Lake Somerset Recreation Guide for detailed information

Southern Recreation Area

Accessed via Maleny, the Southern Recreation Area at Lake Baroon provides a variety of facilities for visitors to enjoy while taking in the hinterland

Spillway Lookout (Hinze Dam Day Use Area)

Located downstream of the dam wall, this lookout is a fabulous spot to view the dam when spilling. There area also links to Pocket Park, Picnic

Community members get a rare tour inside the historic Somerset Dam wall

Spillway Lookout at Somerset

From here, you can see the dam spillway. Download the Lake Somerset Recreation Guide for detailed information about activities, as well as a map and

Spillway Lookout Recreation Area, Baroon

The Lake Baroon Spillway Lookout off Narrows Road is a great place to see the spillway up close – particularly when the dam is spilling. You can also

The Peter Hallinan Mountain Bike Precinct

The Peter Hallinan Mountain Bike Precinct is located on the northern side of Hinze Dam, and is accessible via the dam wall. The mountain bike

The Spit

You can enjoy a picnic, bbq and a swim at The Spit at Lake Somerset. Just remember to bring your own drinking water supplies. There is also a

Tukuwompa Park

You can enjoy a picnic, bbq and a spot of shoreline fishing at this park. After learning about the history and geography of the park, Year 2 students

Waterside Park (Hinze Dam Day Use Area)

You can enjoy a picnic at Waterside Park at Hinze Dam. Download the Hinze Dam Recreation Guide for detailed information about activities, as well as

Western Boat Ramp at Hinze

The Western Boat Ramp is one of two boat ramps located at Hinze Dam. Electric powered watercraft, sail craft and paddle craft are permitted on the

Westvale Road Boat Ramp

There is a single lane public boat ramp at Westvale Road, at the northern end of Lake Somerset. Motorised boating and paddle craft are permitted and

Wivenhoe Dam Spillway Lookout

At the spillway lookout, you can see the dam's five gates. You can enjoy a picnic or bbq, and access Atkinson's Crossing to launch your paddlecraft.

Wivenhoe Day Use Area

Located about 80kms west of Brisbane, the Wivenhoe Dam Day Use Area is a great place for a picnic. You can also fish along the shoreline of the day

Wivenhoe Hill Trails

There is a 16-kilometre multi-use trail network at Wivenhoe Hill, offering spectacular views of Lake Wivenhoe. These trails are suitable for mountain

Eastern boat ram located via Meebun Recreation Area at Wyaralong Dam

Wyaralong's Eastern Trail Access

Located via the Meebun Recreation Area, this area provides access to the Wyaralong Dam trail network. The trails at Wyaralong Dam have been designed

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Bird watching

There are some wondrous places, hidden around Seqwater catchments, perfect for birdwatchers and keen photographers to enjoy.

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Boating (electric powered)

Electric powered boating is allowed at several Seqwater lakes. If you're heading out make sure you know the rules, use designated areas, check your speed and stay out of exclusion zones.

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Boating (fuel powered)

Fuel powered boating is a popular activity, and permitted at a number of Seqwater lakes. There are restrictions to the type of fuel powered boating that can be used on Lake Wivenhoe.

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Bush walking

There are a number of trails surrounding our dams and lakes for the community to enjoy. Each lake has different trails but the majority of trails allow walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders.

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Camping

There are a number of camping options to choose from around our dams and lakes. Seqwater manages camping at Wyaralong Dam and Lake Manchester. All other camp grounds are privately operated.

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Canoeing

Canoeing is a popular recreation activity. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety Queensland

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Dogs on leash

Our dog on leash parks are community facilities to be enjoyed by everyone. Be considerate of other visitors and clean up after your pet. Dogs are not permitted in the water at any of our lakes.

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Fishing

Fishing is popular at many of our lakes. You may require a SIPS permit to fish at some sites. Make sure you know the Queensland recreational fishing rules and regulations via Fisheries website.

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Horse riding

Horse riding is allowed on multi-use trails at a number of our dams and lakes.

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Jetskiing

Jetskiing, water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are popular water activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation.

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Kayaking

You can kayak at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are to only to be operated from designated launch points. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety

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Mountain biking

There are a number of mountain bike trails surrounding Seqwater dams and lakes. Each lake has different trails but the majority of trails allow walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders.

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Picnicking

Picnic and barbecue facilities are available at many of our lakes. These are generally located in day-use areas and often close to playgrounds.

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Rowing

Rowing is allowed at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety

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Sailing

Sailing is allowed at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety

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Stand up paddling

Stand up paddling is allowed at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime

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Swimming (designated areas only)

Some of our lakes have designated swimming areas for visitors to enjoy. There are no lifeguards on duty so it's important to only swim in designated areas.

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Tubing

Jetskiing, water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are popular recreation activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation.

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Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding, jetskiing, water skiing and tubing are popular recreation activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation.

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Water skiing

Water skiing, jetskiing, tubing and wakeboarding are popular recreation activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation.