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Water Security Program 2023
Our 30-year roadmap for SEQ's water needs.
Keep the fun alive
Play it safe when visiting our dams, lakes and parks. Check out our top safety tips and keep the fun alive!
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Bird watching
There are some wondrous places, hidden around Seqwater catchments, perfect for birdwatchers and keen photographers to enjoy.
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Boating (electric powered)
Electric powered boating is allowed at several Seqwater lakes. If you're heading out make sure you know the rules, use designated areas, check your speed and stay out of exclusion zones.
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Boating (fuel powered)
Fuel powered boating is a popular activity, and permitted at a number of Seqwater lakes. There are restrictions to the type of fuel powered boating that can be used on Lake Wivenhoe.
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Bush walking
There are a number of trails surrounding our dams and lakes for the community to enjoy. Each lake has different trails but the majority of trails allow walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders.
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Camping
There are a number of camping options to choose from around our dams and lakes. Seqwater manages camping at Wyaralong Dam and Lake Manchester. All other camp grounds are privately operated.
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Canoeing
Canoeing is a popular recreation activity. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety Queensland
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Dogs on leash
Our dog on leash parks are community facilities to be enjoyed by everyone. Be considerate of other visitors and clean up after your pet. Dogs are not permitted in the water at any of our lakes.
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Fishing
Fishing is popular at many of our lakes. You may require a SIPS permit to fish at some sites. Make sure you know the Queensland recreational fishing rules and regulations via Fisheries website.
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Horse riding
Horse riding is allowed on multi-use trails at a number of our dams and lakes.
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Jetskiing
Jetskiing, water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are popular water activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation.
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Kayaking
You can kayak at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are to only to be operated from designated launch points. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety
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Mountain biking
There are a number of mountain bike trails surrounding Seqwater dams and lakes. Each lake has different trails but the majority of trails allow walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders.
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Picnicking
Picnic and barbecue facilities are available at many of our lakes. These are generally located in day-use areas and often close to playgrounds.
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Rowing
Rowing is allowed at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety
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Sailing
Sailing is allowed at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime Safety
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Stand up paddling
Stand up paddling is allowed at a number of Seqwater lakes. Vessels are only to be operated from the designated launch point. All boating rules and regulations on inland waterways are set by Maritime
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Swimming (designated areas only)
Some of our lakes have designated swimming areas for visitors to enjoy. There are no lifeguards on duty so it's important to only swim in designated areas.
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Tubing
Jetskiing, water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding are popular recreation activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation
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Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding, jetskiing, water skiing and tubing are popular recreation activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation
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Water skiing
Water skiing, jetskiing, tubing and wakeboarding are popular recreation activities at lakes where fuel-powered boating is permitted but it’s still important to play it safe for water-based recreation