WIVENHOE DAM
Sunday Drive To Lake Wivenhoe
The Wivenhoe Dam (or sometimes called Lake Wivenhoe) is the largest dam in the south east region of Queensland. The dam was completed in 1985.
I have lived in Brisbane for 14 years and had never made the effort to explore Lake Wivenhoe. The lake is very popular with the locals, so on a nice Sunday morning I packed up a picnic and invited a few friends to see for myself why people flock to Lake Wivenhoe.
The journey to the lake from Brisbane took about an hour and 15 minutes from the southern suburbs. There are many parks at Lake Wivenhoe so our group decided to stop at the park close to the spillway to visit the Information Center.
Wivenhoe Dam is popular for barbeques, boating, swimming in allocated areas, camping, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, picnicking, sailing, and walking.
On our visit, my friends enjoyed a well packed picnic with glass of white wine and settled in to absorb the tranquil surroundings. After a game of bocce (a mini version of outdoor bowls with different rules) our day was complete.
The Spillway Common (where we picnicked) is a rather large park with plenty of space for a friendly game of cricket, soccer, or rugby amongst mates.
Lake Wivenhoe have a few popular spots to visit, Cormorant Bay, Hamon Cove, Spillway Common and Captain Logan Camp.
On my next visit to Wivenhoe Dam, I am planning to explore Cormorant Bay after hearing of a restaurant that sits on the banks of Lake Wivenhoe. You will get to see great views from the veranda while enjoying your restaurant meal.
It is a one really great place to visit.. I was amazed with the view, It's like you can relax and ease all the stress.. great views, very nice shot..- doc ;-)
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