Awoonga Lake (Lake Awoonga) is located in the southern suburb of Rockhampton (Rockhampton) in central Queensland, about 30 kilometers from Rockhampton.
Awoonga Lake is a man-made lake formed by (Awoonga Dam) of Awenga Dam, which cut off the Boin River (Boyne River). It covers an area of about 6750 hectares and has a clear water quality. It is the main source of drinking water in the Rockhampton area.
Awoonga Lake has state-of-the-art water recreation facilities, spectacular lake and mountain views, and home to many animals, including waterbirds and wildlife living by the lake, many of which are of great conservation significance.
Awoonga Lake is one of Australia's top freshwater fishing resorts, releasing about 300000 fish a year, including Australian lungs, herring and red bream. It is widely believed that Awoonga Lake is Australia's highest-altitude purple-red flute bream raising lake. The Australian lung fish is very famous. In 2007, a 33.3 kg Australian lung fish was caught here, setting an Australian record.
In addition to fishing, boating, swimming and lake camping are also popular activities, there is a RV camp by the lake (Lake Awoonga Caravan Park) provides camping or cabin accommodation; Can also do nothing, just quiet sit quietly in the lake, enjoy the natural scenery and wildlife beauty.