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Lake Cressbrook |
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It has covered and grassy picnic areas, gas barbecues, children's playground, basketball and beach volleyball courts. Fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing are popular activities. There are two boat ramps.(Petrol outboards allowed.)
A 5 km walking circuit start at the camping ground, loops around the lake shore, and then back over the lightly wooded ridge. You may see the resident red deer.
 With level tent sites, showers and toilets (with disabled access), hot and cold water and shared barbecues and fireplaces it's a great place to stay
.A self-registration system operates at the camping ground. Just register yourself upon arrival at the camping ground as no bookings are taken at any time. Camping fees are placed in the envelopes provided. Camping fees are $6.00 per night per person or $14.50 for a family of 2 adults and any number of children (Mar 2005). Fees are $3.00 per night per person for groups of 20 or more. A limit of 21 consecutive nights camping applies. For any information on camping at Lake Cressbrook just call 07 4688 6540 during office hours.
Getting there. Only a leisurely 50 kilometre drive from Toowoomba, even less from Crows Nest. It's easily accessible from the New England Highway at Pechey or Crows Nest or from the Esk-Hampton Road near Ravensbourne.
Whether you're taking a break for a day or staying a few nights why not give your pets a break too. As Lake Cressbrook is a flora and fauna reserve domestic animals are not allowed.
An entry fee of $2 per car is payable at the boom gate near the picnic area. 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 Qld Government Smart Service site. |
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