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Lilybrook Camp

Bell Miner, Woodenbong, NSW (Manorina melanophrys) © Norm Clayton

Lilybrook Camping area (aka Lillybrook google maps)
Wyaralong Dam
Boonah

Search “seq water Camping at Lilybrook Recreation Area, Wyaralong” for information.

Pdf for map and information brochure link:

https://www.seqwater.com.au/sites/default/files/2019-09/Lake%20Wyaralong%20Recreation%20Guide.pdf

Total cost $200 to be divided among campers. eg 20 campers @ $10 each

Camp area is very pretty and Birds Qld has exclusive use.  Good toilets, picnic tables and covered areas. Cold showers. BYO water (tank water limited).

Trailers and caravans allowed. Alternate accommodation Boonah 11klm/10 minutes away.

We will be exploring the tracks that have been established around the dam and surrounding area. As Seq water charge for a five day block, this is what has been booked and I (Marion) will be there at approx 9am on the Thursday.  However, organised walks will commence as per the usual weekend camp itinerary on Friday at 2pm.

Friday 2pm – walking back towards Beaudesert road and campsite
Saturday 7.30am (depart) will be a full day doing local tracks from the camp and off Old Beaudesert Road by car.
Sunday 7.30am (depart) exploring the Mount French area, followed by lunch at the Dugandan Hotel.
Monday 7.30am (depart) tba. Possibly heading up the road toward Queen Mary Falls.

If it keeps raining bring gumboots.

  • Date and Time
    Thursday, 26th Jun 2025
    to Monday, 30th Jun 2025
  • Location
    Lilybrook Camping area
    Lilybrook Camping area (aka Lillybrook google maps)
    Wyaralong Dam
    Boonah
    View on Google Maps
  • Leader
    • Marion Beeby
      0401770751
      marionbeeby@gmail.com
  • Walking Grade
    No information given.

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Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja