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Set amongst a timbered landscape, Lake Perseverance provides a great outdoor space to enjoy all year round. Comprehensive park facilities are on offer with magnificent views of the lake also afforded from the lookout, located just west of the spillway.
A short walking distance from the lookout is Perseverance Creek and a nearby view of the Pump House.
Please leave your pets at home when visiting this natural area.
Before you head out to the dam remember to check:
Lake Perseverance is a 48 km drive from Toowoomba. To get there, take the New England Highway towards Crows Nest and turn right onto Pechey Forestry Road/Perseverance Dam Road and follow the signs to Lake Perseverance.
From Crows Nest, take the New England Highway and turn left onto Charles Street. Turn right onto Perseverance Dam Road and follow the signs to Lake Perseverance. It is a 14 km drive.
Lake Perseverance is an 18 km drive from Ravensbourne. Take the Esk-Hampton Road towards Esk and turn left onto Mount Jockey Road which turns into Perseverance Dam Road. Follow the signs to Lake Perseverance.
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Lake Perseverance offers comprehensive park facilities including:
With its tranquil surroundings, Lake Perseverance is a lovely spot for a picnic with family and friends. Take a short walk to the lookout which offers stunning views of the lake.
Water skiing and canoeing are permissible activities only for Perseverance Aquatic Club members and those engaged in organised activities through the Queensland Government Department of Justice and Attorney General’s Lake Perseverance Centre.
Best for: Bushwalking
Classification: Grade 2
Distance: 216m one way
Walking time: 5 minutes
Description of the walk: The lookout is located about 200m from the car park and offers views of the lake. From the lookout, you can walk another 200m to the start of Perseverance Creek and take in a different perspective of the lake.
Lake Perseverance walking trail map
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