Koombooloomba Dam

Facilities and activities

What's special

Koombooloomba Dam is stocked by the Ravenshoe and Koombooloomba Fish Restocking Committee Inc. The dam is stocked with barramundi. In 2017/18 5,855 barramundi were stocked from SIPS permit sales. The dam joined the SIPS scheme in 2016 but was previously stocked from other funding sources. 

Location

Koombooloomba Dam is located about 30km south of Ravenshoe. Vessels are restricted to 4hp or less when the dam is greater than 90% or less than 25% capacity. Between 25% and 90% capacity there are no restrcitions on vessels. Accommodation is available at the Koombooloomba National Park and Conservation Park. The park is suitable for tent and camper trailers. Generators are permitted between 8am and 7pm. The facilities at the dam include a wheelchair-accessible toilet. There are trails around the dam and through the national park suitable for walking and mountain bike riding. The trail up to Tully Gorge Lookout offers some great views.  

Buy a permit

Useful links

Find us on