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Bjelke-Peterson Dam Rest Area

Moffatdale, QLD

About this rest area

The Bjelke-Peterson Dam Rest Area offers an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts. It is a large, shaded area right on Lake Barambah, perfect for picnics or day visits. The site features modern barbecue facilities, numerous tables, and a large parking place. Lake Barambah is known for stocked fishing, with species like Golden Perch and Australian Bass. This versatile location also includes a large grassy lakefront area with a public boat ramp, ideal for a serene day out with your canoe or boat.

Includes a very large shaded area fronting the lake. Modern BBQ's and multiple tables cross a gently sloping hillside. The huge parking area opposite the toilets is suitable for any size rig. Bollards separate vehicles from the large picnic ground area so your BBQ gear and esky needs to be portable. Lake Barambah is a stocked impoundment famous for its particularly large Golden Perch (Yellowbelly). The lake is also stocked with Australian Bass. On occasion Redclaw crayfish and eel-tailed catfish are also caught. Backing on to the formal picnic ground is a further large area of grassed lake frontage and shade trees that includes a public boat ramp. While no other formal facilities exist here, it makes for a pleasant day parked under a tree with a tinny or canoe pulled up to the bank in front of your vehicle.

How to Get There

At waypoint turn east at intersection signposted Bjelke-Peterson Dam. Proceed past Yallakool Tourist Park and Kiosk, follow road over the dam wing wall to destination.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Fishing Spot
Public Boat Ramp
Swimming
Boat Ramp

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
No Fires

Other Features

Boat Ramps
Modern toilets including disabled facilities
Pets Welcome
Public Parking
"BBQ's and tables
Day Rest Area
Bin
Long Rig
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Mobile Phone Coverage
Photo Opportunity
Day Use Area
Fishing from Boat or bank
Unknown feature

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
27° / 18°
THU🌤️
27° / 17°
FRI☁️
27° / 16°
SAT🌤️
27° / 16°
SUN☁️
26° / 17°

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