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Fishing
and Camping from Goondiwindi - Tallwood. Qld
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Camping
and Fishing Around Goondiwindi including Tallwood & Bungunya.
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The
waterways in and around Goondiwindi boast some great sweetwater
fishing opportunities. Murray Cod and Yellow Belly are caught
in the town reaches of the Macintyre River. Local fishing
clubs are continually re-stocking the river to ensure plenty
of fish for locals and visitors alike.
Rivers, streams and creeks in the Waggamba Shire are also
places to catch a feed of fish, in particular the reserves
to the east. If you prefer fishing from a boat, the town
boat ramp can handle any size and gives access to the huge
expanse of water between the two weirs. Further west and
south the Weir and Barwon Rivers offer the chance of getting
back to nature with bush camping and a chance to get away
from the crowds.
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Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi Boat Ramp - Macintyre River
Located in the centre of Goondiwindi. Fish between two weirs
– approx 16 km of river. No camping permitted. Caravan park,
motel and hotel accommodation available in Goondiwindi.
Facilities: toilets, drinking water, BBQs, picnic tables &
boat ramp.
Botanical
Gardens & Western Woodlands
3.5km from Goondiwindi. From Gundi Post Office travel north on
McLean St to the first intersection, turn left onto Callandoon
St, travel, through 2 roundabouts, heading west veer into Brennans
Road, follow the signs to Botanical Gardens.
Facilities: Boat launching, toilets, tap water, BBQs & picnic
tables. No power boats permitted.
Rainbow Reserve - Macintrye River
17km from Goondiwindi. At the Cunningham Highway/Marshall St/Kildonan
Rd roundabout in Goondiwindi, take the Kildonan Rd exit to Yelarbon.
This road runs along the northern side of the Macintyre River.
17 km from the roundabout the road nears to within 50m from the
river, at this point just before the turnoff onto Eukabilla Rd
(to the left/north) is a dirt boat ramp that could easily handle
most tinnies. Camping permitted. No public facilities. Dogs permitted.
Yellowbank Reserve - Dumaresq River
26km from Goondiwindi. From Goondiwindi, travel 25 km on Old Warwick
Road. Bush track to Dumaresq River. Dry weather access only. Camping
permitted. No public facilities. Dogs permitted.
Lees Reserve - Dumaresq River
30km from Goondiwindi. From Goondiwindi, travel 29km on Old Warwick
Rd. Narrow access road to Dumaresq River. Dry weather access only.
Camping permitted. No public facilities. Dogs allowed.
Bengalla Reserve
34km from Goondiwindi. From
Goondiwindi, travel 33km on Old Warwick Rd to gateway at reserve
sign. Bush track to river. Dry weather access only. Camping permitted.
No public facilities. Dogs allowed.
Keetah Border Crossing
54km from Goondiwindi. 52km east from Goondiwindi you will come
to a ‘Y’ intersection, to the left is 8km to Yelarbon,
to the right travel approx 1.6km to the Keetah Border Crossing
Bridge. Camp on the NSW side of the bridge. No public facilities.
Camping permitted. Dogs allowed.
Kurrumbul Homestead - Dumaresq River
27km from Goondiwindi and Yelarbon on Kildonan Rd (Old Warwick
Rd). Accommodation, riverside camping (7 camping grounds), boat
launching, fishing, canoeing, swimming, caravans welcome. Fees
apply. Email
Goondiwindi
Natural Heritage Park - Serpentine Creek
3km from Goondiwindi. 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 first left into Johnson Rd. The entrance is through the
gates further up the road on the right. The Park is closed overnight.
All boats over 15 horsepower or wishing to tow something must
be registered, insured and have a permit from the Goondiwindi
Town Council. Permits are $50 per year and can be obtained from
the Goondiwindi Town Council, 100 Marshall Street between 8.00am
and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Money raised through these permits
goes towards the upkeep of the park. Look out for water skiers!!
Facilities: showers, drinking water, BBQs, picnic tables, boat
ramp, power & toilets. No dogs allowed.
Talwood
Talwood Reserve - Weir River
2km from Tallwood. At Tallwood take the Boomi Road exit. Just
over the first bridge turn left through gate - river on left side
along reserve. Dry weather access only. No facilities. Camping,
fishing & dogs permitted. Maximum 24 hour stay.
Lalaguli
Reserve - Weir River
8km from Tallwood. Travel 8km east from Tallwood on Barwon Highway
to sign on fence saying "Camping & Water Reserve"
(just east & opposite Lalaguli entrance) - turn left through
gate and follow fence to river (through two gates) Dry weather
access only. No facilities. Camping, fishing & dogs permitted.
Maximum 24 hours stay.
Boonanga
Reserve - Barwon River
From Talwood travel 15km on Talwood Boonanga Rd to Barwon River.
No public facilities. Camping, fishing & dogs permitted.
Bungunya
Bungunya Reserve - Weir River
4km from Bungunya.
Travel east from Bungunya turnoff on Barwon Highway, turn left
into Westmar Road, 4km from turnoff - just before the Weir River
at the "Joe Beach" plaque turn right. Dry weather access
only. No facilities. Camping, fishing & dogs permitted. Maximum
24 hour stay.
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A NSW Fishing Licence is required to fish any of the Qld / NSW
Border Rivers, even if fishing from a boat or from the Qld shore
line. This includes some or all of the Macintyre, Dumaresq &
Barwon Rivers.
Information Source: Toowoomba & Golden West Tourist Assn.
& Waggamba Shire Council
