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Play it safe

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    • Boating
    • Camping
    • Dogs on leash
    • Fishing
    • Picnics and BBQs
    • Swimming
    • Trails
    • Water skiing
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  • Weather can still be unpredictable Play it safe SEQ!
  • Play it safe in our lakes Blue-green algae may be present!
  • Only swim in designated swimming areas. Still water is still dangerous!
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Many of our dams, lakes and parks are open for the community to enjoy activities such as swimming, boating, fishing and camping.

These relaxing, picturesque environments can give a false sense of security, as accidents can still happen if visitors get complacent.

The crossword challenge

Test your knowledge of Seqwater and how to play it safe this summer with our fun interactive crossword.

Time yourself and see how quickly you can complete it online or download and print a copy for later.

Plan ahead and play it safe 

Seqwater rangers regularly patrol our recreation areas but they can't be everywhere to help you.

While your safety is important to us, it is your responsibility to play it safe when at our dams, lakes and parks and be mindful of other visitors.

It's important to remember our lakes form part of a habitat with a variety of wildlife and natural organisms living in them, particularly in the warmer temperatures. The heat might may also mean animals and insects are more prevalent both on the land in and the water.

Always plan ahead and be prepared if you're planning a visit. Be aware of hazards associated with recreating in natural areas, remain vigilant of changing lake conditions and always carry a first aid kit.

Here are some more tips to help you play it safe:

  • Be prepared for your activity with appropriate equipment and safety gear such as life jackets
  • Only swim in designated swimming areas at lakes where it is permitted
  • Make sure your children are supervised at all times
  • Check our recreation and safety notices before you leave for the latest information on conditions and closures
  • Read our fact sheets on swimming, boating and multi-use trails
  • Check the weather at www.bom.gov.au.

Just like the weather, access to and availability of our sites can often change.

Recreation lakes near you

Not sure what you can do where? The different catchment and water quality conditions at each lake determines which recreation activities are permitted.

Use the guide below to see where your activity is allowed, and the specific recreation area that best suits you.

Keep in mind some activities require a permit [P] (such as boating and fishing), while others may have special [S] conditions and be restricted to club [C] member-only access.

Boating (non-powered)

  • Enoggera Reservoir (Enoggera Dam)
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Baroon (Baroon Pocket Dam)
  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Kurwongbah (Sideling Creek Dam) [S]
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam) [C]
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)

Boating (electric powered)

  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Baroon (Baroon Pocket Dam)
  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam) [C]
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)

Boating (fuel powered)

  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Kurwongbah (Sideling Creek Dam) [C] [S]
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)

Water Skiing

  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam)
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam) [S]
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam) [S]

Fishing

  • Cooloolabin Dam
  • Enoggera Reservoir (Enoggera Dam)
  • Ewen Maddock Dam [P]
  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake) [P]
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Baroon (Baroon Pocket Dam) [P]
  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam) [P]
  • Lake Clarendon (Clarendon Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam) [P]
  • Lake Kurwongbah (Sideling Creek Dam) [P]
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam) [P]
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam) [P]
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam) [P]
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam) [P]
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam) [P]
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam) [P]
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam) [P]

Camping

  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)

Picnics and BBQs

  • Cedar Pocket Dam
  • Cooloolabin Dam
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Baroon (Baroon Pocket Dam)
  • Lake Borumba (Borumba Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Kurwongbah (Sideling Creek Dam)
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam)
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)
  • Wappa Dam

Bush walking

  • Cooloolabin Dam
  • Enoggera Reservoir (Enoggera Dam)
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Gold Creek Reservoir (Gold Creek Dam)
  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
  • Lake Baroon (Baroon Pocket Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Nindooinbah Dam
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)

Dogs on leash

  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
    • Picnic Parkland
    • Pocket Park
    • The pathway from Picnic Parkland to the upper car park
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
    • Day use area
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
    • Maddock Park and surrounding trails
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
    • Lake Macdonald Park
  • Lake Maroon (Maroon Dam)
    • Day use area
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
    • Haigh Park

Horse riding

  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Gold Creek Reservoir (Gold Creek Dam)
  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam)

Mountain biking

  • Cooloolabin Dam
  • Enoggera Reservoir (Enoggera Dam)
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Gold Creek Reservoir (Gold Creek Dam)
  • Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake)
  • Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek Dam)
  • Lake Manchester Dam
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)
  • Lake Wyaralong (Wyaralong Dam)
  • Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam)

Swimming

  • Enoggera Reservoir (Enoggera Dam)
  • Ewen Maddock Dam
  • Lake Atkinson (Atkinson Dam)
  • Lake Baroon (Baroon Pocket Dam)
  • Lake Dyer (Bill Gunn Dam)
  • Lake Moogerah (Moogerah Dam)
  • Lake Somerset (Somerset Dam)
  • Lake Wivenhoe (Wivenhoe Dam)

Only swim in designated swimming areas. While your safety is important to us, it is your responsibility. There are no lifeguards on duty at our designated swimming areas. Our rangers regularly patrol lakes and recreation areas, they can’t be everywhere to help you.





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