Southern Queensland Country
Getting Here
Boondooma Dam
South Burnett
Boondooma Dam, 20ks north of Proston, is a peaceful destination for families, anglers, campers, birdwatchers, and water sports enthusiasts. Escape the stress for a weekend or longer, and choose a caravan, tent, or cabin. Fish to your heart’s content by launching your boat from the maintained ramp. Enjoy a new playground, camp kitchens, hot showers, toilets, and kiosk. Remember to get a fishing permit. Relax and rejuvenate at Boondooma Dam.
40 Bushcamp Rd, Okenden Via Proston QLD 4613
To book visit: lakeboondooma.com.au or call +61 7 4168 9694 Facebook: lakeboondooma
DAY THREE
Toowoomba to South Burnett, Lake Boondooma approx. 201km / 2hrs 30mins
Start the drive on the New England Highway towards the South Burnett region [72km]. Enjoy a bite and a coldie at the historic Maidenwell Pub in the quaint village of Maidenwell. Travel another 3km to Coomba Falls for the natural waterhole surrounded by granite boulders. Once you are on the Chinchilla Wondai Road/State Route 82, take the Mundubbera Durong Road/State Route 75 for the next stop – Lake Boondooma [168km]. Relax waterside by Lake Boondooma and try your luck at fishing from your camp onsite. Look out for kangaroos and wild horses that call this spot home. DAY FOUR
South Burnett to Condamine, Bunya Mountains National Park approx. 132km / 1hr 52mins
Journey south to the Western Downs on the Mundubbera Durong Road/ State Route 75 and then take the Chinchilla Wondai Road/State Route 82 [132km]. Travel through rainforest canopies and ancient bunya pines to reach Bunya Mountains National Park. Soak up the panoramic mountain views from 1,100 m above sea level and follow the walking trails to explore nine different types of rainforest, native wildlife and birdlife. Take the Bunya Highway/State Route 49 through Western Downs and visit Lake Broadwater and Caliguel Lagoon [additional distance to cover – approx. 280km]. Visitor Guide
DAY FIVE
Condamine to Goondiwindi Region, Yelarbon Recreation Grounds approx. 362km / 4hrs
Drive through country fields on Leichhardt Highway/A5 to Goondiwindi [192km]. Grab a bite and check out the town’s art and shops. Walk 400m to the river walk, which follows the 3km riverbank hugging the New South Wales border. Take Kildonan Road (a designated Tourist Drive) to Yelarbon [approx. 55km] to see the silos, visit the museum and machinery yard and discover local history. Stretch your legs at Yelarbon Lagoon [1.2km], then dine at Oasis Hotel. DAY SIX
Goondiwindi Region to Southern Downs & Granite Belt, Girraween National Park, Return to Brisbane approx. 203km / 2hrs 38mins
Travel along Texas Yelarbon Road and Mingoola Road/State Route 89 [113km] to explore Sundown National Park and the breathtaking Red Rock Gorge [experienced 4WD travelers only]. Visit a local vineyard or cellar door to sample your favorite vintage. Continue your journey on Bruxner Highway and New England Highway/A15 to reach Girraween National Park [90km]. Discover balancing boulders, abundant birdlife, and gentle or adventurous bushwalks with grazing kangaroos, waterfalls, and rock pools. Return to Brisbane via New England Highway [additional 253km].
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