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Gum trees along the shoreline of Lake Elphinstone

Lake Elphinstone to Pioneer River, Mackay

Mackay, Queensland

Take the Peak Downs Highway to the cattle farming township of Nebo. Along the journey, you may like to take the 10 kilometre detour to Moranbah, to visit one of Queensland’s newest towns, to stock up on provisions. From Nebo, continue on the Peak Downs Highway until the left turn onto the Suttor Developmental Road. Spend an afternoon setting cages for redclaw crayfish at Lake Elphinstone and watch an abundance of birdlife drawn to the shores of the lake. Free camping amenities are available at the shore of the lake, otherwise choose to stay in nearby Glenden or Nebo.

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Service Update Date

28 Dec 2024

Difficulty

Grade 1

Journey Travel Type

Car, Four Wheel Drive

Route Types

One way

Service Facility

Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Shaded Area, Showers

Sevice Activity

Camping, Boating, Fishing

Where it starts

Lake Elphinstone, Elphinstone, Queensland Mackay, Pioneer River, Queensland

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