Discover Ross River: Nature, River and Art

When looking for hotels in Ross River, you may also want to consider recreational activities in the nearby area. Here, wetlands, river activities, lagoons and art come together. The Booroona Trail, Riverway and Pinnacles Gallery each offer a different focus. Consider whether nature, water or culture will shape your travel plans, and explore the attractions accordingly.

Booroona Trail in the Wetlands

The Booroona Trail passes through a wetland landscape. Boardwalks and bridges shape the route, while seating, plants and trees are also part of its surroundings. The trail provides access to a wetland ecosystem and contributes to the ongoing protection of native species. In this way, the trail’s built features come together with the landscape’s ecological significance. Access is available from Upper Ross River Road near Apex Park or from Loam Island. You can consider these two access points when planning if you’d like to include the trail in your trip.

Lagoons and River Activities

Riverway in Thuringowa Central offers swimming in the lagoons and walks along the river. The upper lagoon has an area for lap swimming, while children can play in the shallow water and build sandcastles in the lower lagoon. Shaded timber decks give family members a place to relax. The lagoons therefore offer different ways to spend time: lap swimming in one, shallow-water play in the other. Walks along the river offer a different focus.

Apex Park in Condon has an elevated walking path with a viewing platform overlooking the river, as well as a floating rowing pontoon. The park also has shared spaces along the Upper Ross River. Unlike the lagoons, the focus here is on the path, the view and the rowing pontoon. The Riverwalk also offers opportunities to watch birds along the Ross River. This is another way to connect with nature in the area, with birdwatching as a distinct interest.

Art and Film

Pinnacles Gallery at Riverway in Thuringowa Central is an art space that supports community engagement, artistic development and contemporary practice. This approach brings together community connections, the development of artistic work and contemporary practice. Free film screenings are also held monthly on a large screen at Riverway. The cultural offering therefore includes both the art space and recurring film screenings.

Nearby Locations

For a sense of where things are, it helps to look at the location details: Riverway and Pinnacles Gallery are in Thuringowa Central, while Apex Park is in Condon. The recreational activities are spread across different locations. This is useful when planning if you’d like to consider lagoons and art attractions in one area, or parks and riverside areas in another.

Current Information for Planning

Operating details for the lagoons may change. Film screenings are held monthly; for up-to-date details about individual screenings, check the events calendar. If one of these activities is important to your trip, check the relevant information in advance: lagoon operating details and current screening information for films.

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