Lake Kurwongbah

What to expect

Lake Kurwongbah is part of the SEQ drinking water supply. The lake is about 4 km long and fairly narrow, never more than a few hundred meters wide. The lake is used for a wide array of recreational activities and it has a Slalom Course beside Mick Hanfling Park (boat ramp) and a full length rowing course.

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Features and facilities

The dam and recreation facilities are open to the public seven days a week at the time of writing, from 5:30am to 6:30pm (September – April) and 6:00am to 5:30pm (May – August).

Put in at Mick Hanfling Park (Torrens Road, Petrie) where there are two ramps as well as toilets, BBQ, shelters. There is a small day use area at Kurwongbah Park (Dayboro Road, Petrie).

Refer to the SEQWater Lake Kurwongbah guide for up to date information.

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Access Restrictions

Access is restricted directly above the dam wall as well as a section at the head of the lake past the raceway. This top section will often be dry.

Refer to the SEQWater Lake Kurwongbah guide for up to date information.

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Map

Explore the key locations in the map below. Most locations will have a photograph that can be seen by clicking on the icon or number in the map itself.

• Spillway
• Mick Hanfling Park
• Kurwongbah Park
• Kayak Ramp or Paths

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What to take

Ensure electronic devices and gear have waterproof containers / dry bags if needed.

^* Highly recommended (aka required)
^† You should wear clothing and footwear that you can comfortably swim in.

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Wildlife

Grebes, ducks, cormorants, terns, coots can be seen along with rosellas, pigeons, wagtails and many other birds.

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