Bullocky Rest

Parks and Gardens

Overlooking Lake Samsonvale, Bullocky Rest is a popular park for all gatherings, featuring a playground, plenty picnic shelters and BBQs as well as a toilet block and ample parking.
A woman cooking with views of Lake Samsonvale, Bullocky Rest
The North Pine Dam wall, which seperates the Dam and Lake Samsonvale is visible from Bullocky Rest
A group of people enjoying a picnic at Bullocky Rest
A boy playing in the playground with views of Mount Samsonvale, at Bullocky Rest
Bullocky Rest is situated on the bank of Lake Samsonvale, Joyner
A boy and two ducks at Bullocky Rest
A couple having a picnic beside Lake Samsonvale, with their Campervan parked at Bullocky Rest
The sun going down over Lake Samsonvale at Bullocky Rest
Sunset at Bullocky Rest reflected in Lake Samsonvale
The sun setting at Bullocky Rest over Lake Samsonvale

A much-loved destination for locals and tourists alike, you can enjoy a lunch by the water or get a permit from the Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association to take out your watercraft. Swimming is not permitted at Lake Samsonvale.  

Cast the line out and you might catch a native fish, Australian Bass, Yellow Belly, Mary River Cod, Snub Nose Gar and Saratoga. Permit from Pine Rivers Fish Management Association is required.

There is lots for the kids to do with wide open grassed areas and a playground featuring bark chip softfall, a slide, fireman’s pole and a flying fox.

Information

Website

www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/natural-attractions/bullocky-rest-lake-samsonvale

Address

Forgan Road, Queensland, 4500

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