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Community & Recreation

Lake Awoonga Recreation Area

Fishing at Lake Awoonga

Boynedale Bush
Camp

Community sponsorship

Hydration
station

School
tours

The main recreation area offers excellent facilities and is open to the public all year round. Framed by the rugged peaks of Mt Castletower National Park, Lake Awoonga is situated a short drive from Gladstone or Boyne Island/Tannum Sands and is only minutes from the Bruce Highway.

Please note that domestic animals are not permitted at the recreation area.

Things to do at the Lake Awoonga Recreation Area

Fish

Fish

Fish for barramundi (and other fish) all year round

Picnic

Picnic

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue

Swim

Swim

Go swimming with family or friends

Sports

Sports

Go sailing, canoeing or skiing

Hiking

Hiking

Saunter along one of the landscaped walking trails

Photography

Photography

Photograph the wonderful wildlife or go bird watching (around 25% of Australia's bird species can be found in the region)

Boating

Boating

Explore the beauty of Lake Awoonga by boat

Relax

Relax

Sit back, relax and take in the lovely landscapes and sensational scenery.

Helpful information

Lake Awoonga Brochure
Native Flora & Fauna & Fishing Brochure
Lake Awoonga Terms & Conditions
Boynedale Bush Camp Terms and Conditions
Contact us
  • +61 7 4976 3000
    (Mon – Fri, 8.30am to 5.00pm)
  • +61 7 4979 2125
    (After hours and on weekends)
  • PO Box 466,
    Gladstone QLD 4680
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© 2022 Gladstone Area Water Board

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.