RESCHEDULED 2022 MURGON DAMS CAMP
29th May to 4th June 2022
** Revised information below **
Paddlers please contact paulwatt@bigpond.com
with expressions of interest ASAP
First Venue: Boondooma Dam Caravan and Recreation Park
Location: Bushcamp Rd, Okeden Qld
This is approximately 230 km, 2 hr 45 min drive north west of Coolum Beach, via Gympie (76km) Murgon (93km) Proston (43km) Dam (18km)
Bookings and info at www.lakeboondooma.com.au and/or
Stephanie on 07 4168 9694, mention SSRKC or kayak club and Paul Watt visit.
During my visit Stephanie blocked some of each type of accommodation and site for us. A 10% discount is yet to be confirmed.
NOTE: When booking, don’t forget to mention your with the SSRKC
Arrive Sunday 29th May and set up camp.
The park is on the shore of the lake with easy access for launch.
There is a covered seating area outside office, where we’ll have the first happy hour at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the TWO paddles planned for Monday and Tuesday.
Depart Wed 1st June and drive to BP Dam.
Second Venue: Bjelke-Petersen Dam Caravan and Recreation Park aka
Yallakool Park on BP Dam
Location: Barambah Rd, Moffatdale Qld
This is approximately 73 km, 55 min drive back via Murgon on the road you drove out on. After Murgon, heading towards Goomeri, at 7.5km turn right into Kilcoy Murgon Rd, follow it for 7.7km, turn right into Haagar Drive and in 900 mtrs find office on left, above campground.
Bookings and info at www.yallakoolpark.com.au or call 07 41684746.
They also are expecting us and same as other campground. Both facilities are managed by South Burnet Regional Council on www.sbrc.qld.gov.au.
Arrive Wed 1st June and set up camp.
We will have happy hour up by the swimming pool at 4:30p.m. to discuss the TWO paddles planned for Thursday & Friday.
Camp dinner Thurs 2nd June at nearby Dusty Hill Winery, 6km away. To be confirmed, Details TBA.
Depart Sun 5th June.
Brian Batch’s camp site at the Boondooma Dam camp that didn’t eventuate. Looks inviting.