The ‘Claude Wharton Weir & Park’ can be found, surrounded by orchards, on the northern bank of the Burnett River, some 3.5 km west of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland.
A popular park for locals and travellers alike, as the weir ensures river water levels are maintained, thereby creating body of water large enough for activities such as water-skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking . . .
Equipped with a boat ramp with which to launch your vessel, picnic facilities, ample shade from the mature trees – all the ingredients for a great day out with family and friends, and, all within a stone’s throw of the township of Gayndah, which has all that you may need.
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The Weirs of the Upper Burnett
The upper reaches of the Burnett River system have been dammed in order to ensure a relatively consistent water supply for the farms and towns that line the banks of the rivers along the way. In the upper region, five weirs control the flow of water:Wuruma Dam – is on the Nogo River, a tributary of the Burnett River, some 22.5 km (following the path of the river) upstream of the junction of the Burnett River. The ‘Wuruma Dam’ is the upper-most, and, the most major of the weirs.
Construction of this dam commenced in 1965 and took 3 years to complete, at a cost of $5.3 million . . .
From the township of Eidsvold, the ‘Wuruma Dam’ is approximately 48 km by road, in a north-westerly direction.
John Goleby Weir – is on the Burnett River, some 13.5 km (following the path of the river) upstream of the Nogo River Junction.
From the township of Ceratodus, the ‘John Goleby Weir’ is approximately 4 km by road, in a north-north-easterly direction.
Kirar Weir – is located some 11.3 km (following the path of the river) downstream of the Nogo River / Burnett River junction. Built in 2005, it is a relatively new weir. The name was assigned by the Wakka Wakka Aborigines.
From the township of Eidsvold, the ‘Kirar Weir’ is approximately 4 km by road, in a westerly direction.
Jones Weir – is on the Burnett River at Mundubbera. The weir is located some 60 km (following the path of the river) downstream of the ‘Kirar Weir’ and is one of the oldest concrete weirs of its type, to have been built in Queensland. Construction commenced on the 1st April 1947. The weir was commissioned some 4 years later, in the June of 1951 – it was to ensure a regular supply of water to the citrus and dairy farms of the region.
‘Jones Weir’ is located within the township of Mundubbera – off Seligmann Avenue.
Claude Wharton Weir – is on the Burnett River, some 2 km upstream of the township of Gayndah, and 37.3 km (following the path of the river) downstream of the “Jones Weir’. The Weir is named after a state parliamentarian of the late 1900’s, who was born in Gayndah. A ‘fishway’ and control gate have recently been installed at a cost of $4.5 million. The ‘fishway’ has a lock chamber which is used to control the water levels. The aim is to enable fish to travel up or down stream uninhibited, thereby protecting the health and well being of the river ecosystems.
The ‘Claude Weir’ is some 3.5 km by road from the township of Gayndah, and can be accessed via Weir Road.
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‘Claude Wharton Weir & Park’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, sheltered Picnic Tables, Boat Ramp, water, barbecues, a fire pit, rubbish bins, car park, and information.
Helpful Hints:
– Some 3.5 km West of the Town Centre of Gayndah – obtain Directions here
– A Car Park is available to service the Park
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- Public Toilets
- Boat Ramp
- Mobile Data 3G - 4G
- Mobile Reception
- Waterway Access
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Rubbish Bins
- Off Street Parking
- Sealed Road