The Bjelke-Petersen Dam, which is also often refered to as Lake Barambah is located fifteen kilometres from Murgon in the beautiful South Burnett region. The dam holds over a mllion megalitres of water and covers 2500 hectares of land.

The Bjelke-Petersen Dam is extremely popular forfreshwater fishing, boating, camping and picnicking. With its car park, boat ramp, numerous picnic and BBQ areas, never ending supply of nature and wildlife this is an ideal place to have a family picnic, weekend break or holiday.

Get up close and personal with its natural inhabitants, explore the local bushland and witness first hand its natural beauty. Kangaroos, wallabies and koalas can be seen around the lake as well as swans, pelicans, ducks and cormorants.  

The Bjelke-Petersen Dam is stocked with an abundance of fish. Everything from Golden Perch and Siver Perch to Sartoga and Australian basscan be found. There are also a large quantity of Tandans (commonly known as Eel Tailed Catfish) and Spangled Perch as well as the more recent illegally introduced Sleepy Cod and Redclawy Crayfish.

South Burnett offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the whole of Queensland. During the first weekend in October every year, anglers from all around flock to the Bjelke-Petersen Dam competing against one another in search for the 'biggest catch. This is a fantastic weekend for both locals and visitors to the area.  

Situated on the banks of the Bjelke-Petersen Dam, amidst the raw Australian bushland, is an winning caravan park. Offering a choice of accommodation from powered and unpowered camp sites to cabins and villas there is something for everyone. With its rolling views, spectacular walkways and characteristic charms you are bound to fall under the spell of this increasingly popular holiday destination.

Although the dam is primarily used for irrigation and water supply to surrounding towns, it has become a great tourist attraction, holiday destination and centre point of numerous water sports and activities. With the lake / dam covering 2500 hectares there is an abundance of fun to be had by all, so what are you waiting for?