Lake Cooby is only a 35 kilometre drive from Toowoomba and easily accessible from the New England Highway. When travelling north from Toowoomba just look for the turn-off to your left at Highfields.

When travelling to Lake Cooby to get away from it all why not get away from your pets for a day too. As it is a flora and fauna reserve domestic animals are not allowed at Lake Cooby. Swimming is also prohibited at Lake Cooby.

If you want to know more about Lake Cooby please telephone Toowoomba City Council's Parks and Recreation Branch on 07 4688 6540 during office hours. WARNING - in dry times the public access is sometimes closed due to the presence of Blue-green algae.

There's a walking track for more energetic landlubbers and excellent shelters, and wood-fired barbecue facilities for those who just want to spend a few lazy hours on a family picnic. A children's playground also caters for younger members of the family and toilet blocks have disabled access. Camping facilities are not available at Lake Cooby.

Lake Cooby is a significant waterbird habitat, and has a rich population of bush birds, especially along the walking track.

An entry fee of $2.50 (Dec 2008) per car will be payable at the boom gate at the entrance to the Loveday Picnic area. The picnic area below the dam is accessible without charge.

Fishermen must have a Freshwater Fishing Permit (Stocked Impoundment Permit). These are available from a number of local business outlets; by ringing the Qld Government Contact Centre on 13 13 04: or on line at the Qld Government Smart Service site. Elecric outboards only are peermitted.