Lake Tinaroo Just 15 minutes north-east from
Atherton, via Kairi (one of the first settlements on the Tablelands),
is Lake Tinaroo with more than 200 kilometres of shoreline taking in
state forest, the scenic Danbulla Forest Drive and bushwalking trails. Tinaroo
is also ideal for water sports and activities with house boat and
dinghy hire available, water skiing, and plenty of opportunities for
fishing, bird watching and sailing. The birdlife is spectacular. Safe swimming and an abundance of camping sites around the lake makes this an idyllic spot. Fishing Tinaroo
is home to record size Barramundi and the fresh water crayfish known as
Redclaw. With no closed season, Tinaroo is the place to go if you are a
fishing enthusiast. Lake Tinaroo is part of a fish stocking scheme, and
permits are require to fish within them (which is a contribution to the
scheme). Permits cost approximately $7 per week for a couple, children
under 18 free and can be obtained from shops nearby Lake Tinaroo
(prices may be subject to change, please check before purchase). Boats
can be hired nearby Lake Tinaroo Township. The famous Barra Bash is
held on the lake each year, and Tinaroo holds the record for the
largest freshwater barra caught. Camping Camping is
allowed only at the designated QPWS camping grounds where basic
facilities include picnic tables, barbecues, toilets and tap water.
Generators and dogs are not allowed in the camping areas. Firewood is
not provided, purchase at the nearby caravan park or Kairi service
station. School Point, Downfall Creek and Kauri Creek
- Bookings required for all camping. Bookings on 131304, or the ranger
on 4091 1844. Platypus and Fong-On Bay - Cannot be pre booked at the
present time, a permit must be obtained from the self-registration
station on arrival at the camping ground. (details correct at time of
publication, but subject to change) Danbulla Forest Drive The
Danbulla Forest surrounding a large part of the lake includes 8000
hectares of rainforest and offers many secluded coves, beaches and bays
where the rainforest stretches down to shoreline. Just
past Tinaroo is Platypus Rock, one of 5 State Forest Parks along the
foreshore, and offers inviting picnic areas and walking trails. Along
the forest drive you will also have the opportunity to visit the
Cathedral Fig Tree, The Chimneys - all that remain of the old
settlement, Lake Euramoo, Mobo Creek Crater, and the Gillies Lookout. The Danbulla Forest Drive continues to meet the Gillies Highway just north of Lake Barrine. History of Lake Tinaroo Lake
Tinaroo was created back in the 1950's by damming the Barron River, and
now its precious water provides irrigation for much of the region's
crops.
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