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Lake Somerset

Somerset Dam QLD

Lake Somerset provides a great variety of recreational facilities, along with being a part of southeast Queensland’s water grid that supplies the region’s drinking water. Enjoy the day-use areas at Kirkleagh, The Spit, Somerset Park and Westvale. Designated swimming areas are located at Kirkleagh.

Experience-Somerset- Kayaking on Lake SomersetImage credit: Somerset Regional Council
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Lake Somerset provides a great variety of recreational facilities, along with being a part of southeast Queensland’s water grid that supplies the region’s drinking water. Enjoy the day-use areas at Kirkleagh, The Spit, Somerset Park and Westvale. Designated swimming areas are located at Kirkleagh and The Spit. Motorised and non-motorised watercraft are allowed on the lake including water skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding and tubing. Don't forget to grab your boating and fishing permits before heading out or dropping a line. If you want to stay longer there are a number of private campgrounds, holiday houses and retreats close by. Find out more about the accommodation around Lake Somerset at the Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre. Seqwater manages the recreation facilities at Lake Somerset. Before heading to the lake check Seqwater’s recreation and safety notices.

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