From 11.59pm Friday 1 May 2020, Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs will be open for day use. Members of the public are welcome to visit our sites to have a picnic or conduct activities such as swimming, boating, skiing and fishing. This decision follows the Queensland Government’s announcement to ease stay-at-home restrictions resulting […]
In line with recent government announcements, Sunwater recreation areas, dams, lakes and weirs will be closed to public use from Tuesday 31 March 2020 until further notice. This includes: day trips camping land and water-based activities – swimming, boating, skiing and fishing facilities – toilet and shower blocks, picnic areas, play equipment and look-out areas […]
Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway has reopened for light vehicles. The road is open for single lane access only and has a speed limit of 10 kph until further notice. Anyone wishing to access the road must adhere to COVID-19 protocols regarding travel and social distancing. Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, […]
Burdekin Falls Dam continues to spill water however outflows are decreasing and the boat ramp is open. The road directly below the spillway remains closed at this time. If you plan to visit, please follow social distancing guidelines in place during the COVID-19 public health crisis. For forecasts and river levels: www.bom.gov.au. For dam updates: https://bit.ly/2UJmudY […]
In line with Queensland Government policy responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis, camping will no longer be permitted at Eungella, Burdekin Falls and Wuruma dams effective 26 March 2020. Day trippers practicing social distancing guidelines are still welcome, although bathroom facilities may no longer be accessible. If you had prepaid for any camping, please contact […]
In the interests of public safety, Lake Dalrymple has been closed to boating, fishing and other water activities. Signs advising of the closure are in place near the ramp. We’ll provide an update when the boat ramp reopens. […]
The boat ramp at Lake Dalrymple (Burdekin Falls Dam) has reopened. As the dam continues to spill water, all lake users must adhere to the temporary exclusion zone, follow the safety signage and exercise caution. For your safety you must adhere to the following conditions: No boating, fishing or water activities within the exclusion zone, […]
To ensure public safety, the boat ramp at Burdekin Falls Dam (Lake Dalrymple) is closed due to the dam spilling. Boating, fishing and other water activities are not permitted on the lake while the dam is spilling. Signs advising of the closure are in place near the ramp. We’ll provide an update when the boat […]
Burdekin Falls Dam is currently at spilling (100.6% capacity). At this level, a temporary exclusion zone has been activated upstream of the dam wall and we urge all lake users to make themselves aware of the zone and remain outside it at all times. Due to recent inflows, lake conditions may have changed and additional […]
Crocodile sightings have been reported at Peter Faust Dam (near Proserpine). We urge members of the public who may use the dam for recreation to be aware of the potential safety risks posed by crocodiles. Report all crocodile sightings to 1300 130 372. For crocwise tips please see – bit.ly/2tAKq6J […]
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