Can you swim in Chinchilla Weir?
Can you swim in Chinchilla Weir?
Chinchilla Weir is a concrete-faced earthfill structure 8km south of Chinchilla and is known for the unique curved design of its wall. It’s a popular freshwater playground for both locals and visitors with waterskiing, canoeing, swimming and fishing (please note a fishing permit is required).
Where do you fish a chinchilla?
Chinchilla Weir is located on the Condamine River approximately 8km south east of Chinchilla. The weir is suitable for all vessels types and is a popular destination for watersports and fishing.
What is there to do in Chinchilla Qld?
Top Things to See & Do In Chinchilla
- Visit the Big Watermelon.
- Attend the Chinchilla Melon Festival.
- Go to a local Race Day.
- Visit the Botanical Gardens.
- Explore the Chinchilla Weir.
- Go to the Chinchilla Farmers Market.
- Drop by or stay at the Commercial Hotel.
How many caravan parks are in chinchilla?
70 Caravan Parks
Caravan Parks within 100km of CHINCHILLA, QLD 2 National Park, Dam, Conservation Area or State Forests. 70 Caravan Parks with location information only.
Is Chinchilla flooded?
During December-January 2010-11, Chinchilla was flooded twice from Charleys Creek. They were the worst floods since 1981. The January flood was the more serious, causing the evacuation of about 70 houses and businesses. Much surrounding farmland was also flooded….FLOODS 2011.
| Census Date | Population |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3681 |
| 2011 | 5487 |
What towns does the Condamine River flow through?
The headwaters of the river rise on the slopes of Mount Superbus, part of the Main Range, before passing through Cambanoora Gorge. The river flows through the towns of Killarney, Warwick, and Chinchilla and the tributary Gowrie Creek drains the slopes around Toowoomba.
Is it legal to own a chinchilla in Australia?
Why are chinchilla banned in Australia? The ecosystem in Australia is in delicate balance. Introducing a new species could be very damaging to the survival of native species. The chinchilla is essentially a type of rat.
Are Chinchilla endangered?
Not extinct
Chinchilla/Extinction status
How did Chinchilla Qld get its name?
Chinchilla was named after Chinchilla Station which was established in 1848 as an extension of Wongongera Station which had been leased in 1846. It was probably a corruption of a Barunggam word for “cypress pine” which Ludwig Leichhardt, filtering it through his native German, had recorded as “jinchilla”.
Where does Chinchilla water come from?
About. The Chinchilla Beneficial Use Scheme draws its water from Chinchilla Weir, located on the Condamine River. It supports irrigation along the alluvial flats of the river and supplements the town water supply for Chinchilla.
Is the Condamine track open?
Condamine River Road was reopened on 27 January 2021. The road has been inspected and the crossings cleared of any debris. This area is a natural treasure and the public road is a delicate part of the Cambanoora Gorge ecosystem, so please treat the area with respect.
Does Condamine River flow into Leslie Dam?
Balonne River
Condamine River/Mouths