SAFETY ALERT!
At Lake Awoonga camping is permitted only at the Lake Awoonga Caravan Park (or on the other side of the lake at the Boynedale Bush Camp). To book a camp-site, cabin or an onsite van at the Lake Awoonga Caravan Park telephone (07) 4975 0155.
Sheltered picnic and BBQ areas are located throughout the Lake Awoonga Recreation Area. No fires are to be lit outside of designated fireplaces.
Lake Awoonga has specially designated parking bays, and selected picnic areas that are accessible to the disabled. Visitors with special needs are advised to contact Grounds and Catchment on 0419 661 482 prior to arrival so that they can reserve appropriate facilities. Disabled toilet access is available at Ironbark Gully and Riverston Bay.
The two walking trails suit people of different fitness levels. Around 25% of Australia’s bird species can be found in the Lake Awoonga region, and a leisurely walk may provide you with a good viewing vantage.
At Lake Awoonga camping is permitted only at the Lake Awoonga Caravan Park (or on the other side of the lake at the Boynedale Bush Camp). To book a camp-site, cabin or an onsite van at the Lake Awoonga Caravan Park telephone (07) 4975 0155.
Sheltered picnic and BBQ areas are located throughout the Lake Awoonga Recreation Area. No fires are to be lit outside of designated fireplaces.
Lake Awoonga has specially designated parking bays, and selected picnic areas that are accessible to the disabled. Visitors with special needs are advised to contact Grounds and Catchment on 0419 661 482 prior to arrival so that they can reserve appropriate facilities. Disabled toilet access is available at Ironbark Gully and Riverston Bay.
The two walking trails suit people of different fitness levels. Around 25% of Australia’s bird species can be found in the Lake Awoonga region, and a leisurely walk may provide you with a good viewing vantage.
Whether you or your Club would like to hold an event at the Recreation Area, or on or around the lake itself, GAWB is happy to discuss your options.
Please complete an Application to Hold Event at Lake Awoonga and submit it to GAWB at least 3 months before your planned event.
Please note that if your event is an Aquatic Event, application must also be made to Maritime Safety Queensland:
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Main Website | MSQ Information regarding Aquatic Event Applications
| MSQ Information regarding COVID-19 Checklists and Protocols
No dogs or cats allowed at the Lake Awoonga Recreation Areas.
The Gladstone Area Water Board proudly acknowledges the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people as the Traditional Custodians of the Gladstone region. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land and water on which we rely.