Fishing
and Camping from The Border Rivers (Goondiwindi - Talwood).
Qld
Camping
and Fishing Around Goondiwindi including Talwood & Bungunya.
The
waterways in and around Goondiwindi boast some great
sweetwater fishing opportunities. Murray Cod and Golden
Perch (Yellowbelly) 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.
NOTE
- A NSW Fishing Licence is required to fish any NSW waters,
even if fishing from a boat or from the Qld shore line.
The
Dumaresq, Macintyre and Barwon Rivers form the border of
Qld and NSW. The actual border is located halfway across
the waterway, wherever the water level may happen to be,
other than when the river breaks its banks or is dry, at
which time the border reverts to the centreline between
the normal high banks of the river.
This
area can be very confusing and it is 'recommended' that
fishers obtain a NSW Fishing Licence to ensure they are
covered in case they mistake their location.
Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi Boat Ramp - Macintyre River
(Border 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.
Fishing
Closed Waters are place on Goondiwindi Weir (150 metres
up and downstream Qld side).
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
Boating
Boating is prohibited within 100 metres of any dam wall
or weir in Queensland, including the Border Rivers.
Other than a 40 knot speed limit and normal boating rules,
no other boating restrictions apply.
Goondiwindi
Town Common - Macintyre River - (Border
River)
Heading west towards St George, travel X km and turn left
onto X Road opposite the Wheat Storage Facility. Bitumen
road turns to dirt, then crosses Callandoon Creek Weir.
Dry weather access only. Follow tracks to Macintyre River
and Goondiwindi Weir. 4wd access only through western parts
of common.
Fishing
Closed Waters are place on Goondiwindi Weir (150 metres
up and downstream Qld side).
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
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 generally runs along the
northern side of the Macintyre River, but veers away at
the Rainbow Lagoon which is all Qld waters (NSW permit not
required). 17 km from the roundabout the road nears to within
50m of the lagoon, 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
(Border River)
26km from Goondiwindi. From Goondiwindi, travel 25 km on
Old Warwick Road (Kildonan Road). Bush track to Dumaresq
River. Dry weather access only.
Camping
permitted. No public facilities. Dogs permitted. Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
Lees Reserve - Dumaresq River(Border River)
30km from Goondiwindi. From Goondiwindi, travel 29km on
Old Warwick Rd (Kildonan Road). Narrow access road to Dumaresq
River. Dry weather access only.
Camping permitted. No public facilities. Dogs allowed. Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
Bengalla Reserve - Dumaresq River
(Border River) 34km from Goondiwindi. From Goondiwindi, travel 33km
on Old Warwick Rd (Kildonan Road) to gateway at reserve
sign. Bush track to river. Dry weather access only.
Camping permitted. No public facilities. Dogs allowed. Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
Keetah Border Crossing
- Dumaresq River (Border River)
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. Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
Keetah (Yelarbon Pump) Reserve - Dumaresq
River - (Border River)
55km from Goondiwindi. 52km east from Goondiwindi you will
come to a 'Y' intersection, follow road to Yelarbon. Soon
after 'Y' section, and shortly before turning north away
from river, track into open paddock on right.
No public facilities. Steep bank to river. Camping permitted.
Dogs allowed. Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
Kurrumbul Homestead - Dumaresq River(Border 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 Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year
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. Boating
Boating is prohibited within 100 metres of any dam wall
or weir in Queensland, including the Border Rivers.
A 40 knot speed limit and normal boating rules apply.
All boats over 15 horsepower or wishing to tow something
must be registered, (remove - all boats over 4hp must be
registered by Qld Law, no matter where they are operated
- even in private waterways) 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 Tllwood. At Talwood 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 Talwood. Travel 8km east from Talwood 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 (Border River)
From Talwood travel 15km on Talwood Boonanga Rd to Barwon
River.
No public facilities. Camping, fishing & dogs permitted. Fishing
Murray Cod must not be taken from the Border Rivers between
1 September and 30 November each year.
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.
*
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.
Acknowlegements
Information Source: Toowoomba & Golden West Tourist
Assn. & Waggamba Shire Council
