Natural Heritage & Water Park

History:

A section of the Serpentine Creek has been converted to form the Natural Heritage & Water Park. The development of the Park is a result of the closure of Boobera Lagoon, to power boats, on indigenous cultural grounds. The Lagoon had been a favourite spot for waterskiing for the local area and was the only suitable waterbody for the purpose. 

As a result of initiatives by the former Goondiwindi Town Council, the Federal Government through Environment Australia, made a decision to fund a Natural Heritage & Water Park, to make available skiing and boating facilities and to provide a focal point for tourism and recreation in the town and district. 

The 210ha recreational water park opened early in 2004 and offers plenty of activities for all ages. The purpose of built 3km water channel provides great opportunities for water sports of all kinds including waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing and boating. It is also the perfect place to view the vast bird like, have a picnic on the lawn or swim at the "designated" area.

Location:

The Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park is situated to the east of Goondiwindi Town. To get there take the Kildonan Road exit of the Cunningham/Newell Highway roundabout and turn the first left into Johnson Road. The entrance is through the gates further up the road on the right.

Opening Times:

1st September - 30th April            6:00am - 7:00pm
1st May - 31st August                  7:00am - 6:00pm 

Facilities:

  • Amenities block with toilets and hot showers
  • Shelters with gas barbeques, tables and chairs
  • Swimming/beach area
  • Boat ramp
  • Walking tracks, wetlands and bird habitats (works in progress)

Licences & Regulations:

All vessels require a permit obtainable from the Goondiwindi Customer Service Centre (8:00am to 4:00pm weekdays).

Money raised through these permits goes towards the upkeep of the park.

  • Vessels 15hp or less
  • Vessels over 15hp
  • Direction of travel is anti-clockwise
  • Queensland Transport Boating Rules apply
  • Park is closed to skiing when depth of water is below 1.2metres
  • Pets, camping and open fires are strictly prohibited

Application Forms:

 

Permit Fees:

  • 12 month permit - $150.00
  • Season permit (1st Sept to 30th April) - $120.00
  • 7 Day Permit - $25.00
  • Replacement Permit - $25.00

For further information, please contact the Goondiwindi Customer Service Centre:

Phone: (07) 4671 1122
Email:  mail@goondiwindirc.qld.gov.au