Lake Perseverance

You don't even have to get wet to enjoy what Lake Perseverance has to offer. Just take a drive across the dam wall to the recreation area. What could be better than enjoying a picnic or barbecue in a quiet bushland setting while overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Perseverance.

Lake Perseverance is a 40 kilometre drive from Toowoomba, much less from Crows Nest. It is easily accessible from the New England Highway at Pechey or Crows Nest or from the Esk-Hampton road near Ravensbourne. In fact, you must drive past Lake Perseverance if you're driving to Lake Cressbrook from Pechey.

Unlike Cooby and Cressbrook, Toowoomba's other water supply lakes, fishing and boating are not permitted at Lake Perseverance. But that doesn't mean there is nothing to do.

For picnickers there are free gas barbecues, shelter sheds and gazebos.

With lunch sizzling on the barbecue, Mum and Dad can relax while younger children work up an appetite on the playground equipment only metres away.

Lake Perseverance is closed to fishing and boating. Canoeing and water skiing are permissible activities for Perseverance Aquatic Club members and groups or individuals participating in organised activities conducted by Sport and Recreation Queensland.

The Lake Perseverance Outdoor Recreation Centre, which is operated by Sport and Recreation Queensland, is located near the lake and serves as an excellent accommodation base for those participating in organised activities and for general outdoor education opportunities. The Centre is the ideal location for school and community group camps. For bookings please telephone the Queensland Department of Communities on 07 5507 0200.