Baroon Pocket Dam
Baroon Pocket Dam
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Phillip8789
Terrigal, Australia830 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
A real gem of a place to “discover” whilst driving around the hinterland area between Maleny and Montville.
Driving to the Dam area is not difficult and when arriving there are bbq’s, covered eating areas and a few tracks to walk.
Only non-powered craft are allowed on the dam.
Also there is the Secrets Dining on the Deck restaurant and accommodation chalets, which at the time we were there was very busy.
Really enjoyed this deviation from our intended route.
Driving to the Dam area is not difficult and when arriving there are bbq’s, covered eating areas and a few tracks to walk.
Only non-powered craft are allowed on the dam.
Also there is the Secrets Dining on the Deck restaurant and accommodation chalets, which at the time we were there was very busy.
Really enjoyed this deviation from our intended route.
Written 18 April 2023
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,458 contributions
Aug. 2022
Visited on Wednesday 3rd August. This was my first visit to Baroon Pocket Dam and what a great spot to have a walk around. Plenty of parking and picnic spots to enjoy with toilet facilities as well.
Written 6 August 2022
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Anita T
Forster, Australia11,760 contributions
Feb. 2022
We were looking for a gas Bbq to cook our sausages and thought that the dam would have them in the picnic area. We arrived at the very pretty dam and could see the Bbq in the distance. But Murphy was tormenting us and the Bbq was out of order. We took a bit of a look around and then decided to head off.
Written 11 March 2022
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mrdom
6,345 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Friends
Large reservoir considering the surrounding steep forests. Some picnic spots by the lake and you can go across the first wall for closer looks at the dam, including a circular walk near the table. There's an entrance to the great walk, allowing access to Obi Creek for some rock hopping, or up the mountain to some lookouts or to Kondalilla Falls 10km away.
Written 5 January 2022
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Graham S
Tewantin, Australia4,421 contributions
Sep. 2021
Far removed from the bustle of other parks, rivers & dams ... Lake Baroon has space, good picnic amenities & a fair bit of serenity! The main picnic area is on the northern shoreline of the dam - which is adjacent, but fortunately can't be easily seen from the grassy slopes. There are picnic gazebos with BBQ's & also table & benches, plus plenty of grassy areas to spread out a picnic rug & enjoy the view.
Our strategy was to grab a pre-ordered Hamper from MALENY FOODS & stretch out on the grass. What a peaceful view ... and the hamper was real special. Fresh tasty beaut quality which I would thoroughly recommend.
The parking was close to full, which in busier times would be a problem.
The area sits under the hillside of Secrets on the Lake Restaurant, although the trees hide most of the building.
We are bound to return with the same game plan.
Our strategy was to grab a pre-ordered Hamper from MALENY FOODS & stretch out on the grass. What a peaceful view ... and the hamper was real special. Fresh tasty beaut quality which I would thoroughly recommend.
The parking was close to full, which in busier times would be a problem.
The area sits under the hillside of Secrets on the Lake Restaurant, although the trees hide most of the building.
We are bound to return with the same game plan.
Written 9 October 2021
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raintree53
Brisbane, Australia240 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Couples
The public reserve at Baroon Pocket Dam has excellent picnic facilities, with bbqs, shade trees and walking paths. The lake is great for fishing and swimming
Written 26 September 2021
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Lisa Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Couples
It's beautiful view. We have been there twice at can't stop thinking about it. Such amazing damp, will come there again with the fishing team
Written 15 March 2021
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ROCKY
Queensland, Australia257 contributions
Mar. 2020 • Friends
The whole area name is Hinterland greatwalk sunshine.there are also many points to see, including koondalla falls, baroon dam, baroon falls.it is beautiful place, very peaceful.
Keep essentials things with u i.e water, some snacks, chew. Better to wear full seleves clothes.
Keep essentials things with u i.e water, some snacks, chew. Better to wear full seleves clothes.
Written 28 January 2021
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Joshtherock
Burleigh Heads, Australia249 contributions
Nov. 2020
Nice clean place apart from the toilets which were quite horrible but if you didn't want to use them, then its a nice place
Written 14 November 2020
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Sandra S
3 contributions
Oct. 2020
Need more public toilets and more parking areas as there was no parking available because people had park their to go to the restaurant
Written 4 November 2020
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- Hotels near Baroon Pocket Dam:
- (0.36 km) Secrets on the Lake
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- (1.54 km) Montville Misty View Cottages
- (1.88 km) Lovestone Cottages
- (2.91 km) The Falls Montville
- Restaurants near Baroon Pocket Dam:
- (0.27 km) Secrets Dining on the Deck at Montville
- (2.33 km) Waffle-On Stroopwafels
- (2.30 km) Little May Espresso
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