Walkers Point day-use area
You’ll never want to leave this riverside day-use area that is brimming with opportunities and prospects!
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
- Boat
Attraction facilities
- Picnic tables
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
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Take in the river views at Walkers Point day-use area. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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A shell midden located near the Walkers Point day-use area. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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On the banks of the Burrum and Gregory rivers, Walkers Point day-use area is a prime location for a spot of fishing. Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
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Pick a shady spot on the banks of the Burrum River at Walkers Point day-use area. Photo credit: Lisa Emmert © Queensland Government
Settle in for a day on the banks of the Burrum and Gregory rivers. Head off for a walk, photograph the wildlife, go fishing, have a picnic, play beach cricket, paddle a canoe, or just sit back and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Blue gums, bloodwoods and Moreton Bay ash shelter the picnic tables, offering a reprieve from the sun.
Pack some water, binoculars and camera and set off on foot on the Bird Hide walk and Melaleuca track, or just wander along the water’s edge. Keep an eye on the water—marine turtles and dugong are seen here.
Slip your canoe or kayak into the water and explore the rivers and ocean or launch your boat nearby and anchor carefully off the day-use area.
Getting there and getting around
Walkers Point day-use area is in Burrum Coast National Park, 46km north of Maryborough or 57km south of Bundaberg in the Wide Bay area. The park is spread over four sections—Kinkuna, Woodgate, Burrum River and Buxton sections.
Walkers Point day-use area is in the Woodgate section of the park and is accessible by conventional vehicle.
From the south to Woodgate section
- Follow the Bruce Highway north to Childers and turn right onto Goodwood Road.
- Travel 18km along Goodwood Road then turn right on Woodgate Road and drive a further 19km.
- At the Woodgate township, turn right onto Acacia Street and drive 3.5km.
- At the side street turn-off to Twelfth Avenue in Woodgate, follow Walkers Point Road for another 1km to the park entrance.
- Follow Walkers Point Road 6km through the park to the town of Walkers Point.
- Follow Manly Smith Road for 100m, then turn left on Zimmerus Street. In 100m, turn left onto the Esplanade and follow this for 100m to the day-use area.
From the north to Woodgate section
- Follow Takalvan Street south from Bundaberg and turn left onto Walker Street.
- Drive 2.4km then turn right onto Barolin Street towards Goodwood and Burrum Coast.
- Follow Barolin Street and Goodwood Road for 34km and turn left on Woodgate Road and drive a further 19km.
- At the Woodgate township, turn right onto Acacia Street and drive 3.5km.
- At the side street turn-off to Twelfth Avenue in Woodgate, follow Walkers Point Road for another 1km to the park entrance.
- Follow Walkers Point Road 6km through the park to the town of Walkers Point.
- Follow Manly Smith Road for 100m, then turn left on Zimmerus Street. In 100m, turn left onto the Esplanade and follow this for 100m to the day-use area.
Wheelchair access
The picnic area is paved and the first 500m (return) section of the adjoining Melaleuca track is wheelchair accessible.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Walkers Point day-use area is open 24 hours a day
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Burrum Coast safely.
- Planned burning in Burrum Coast National Park 30 August to 9 September 2024
- Burrum Coast National Park - Kinkuna section - Southern access temporarily closed 26 August to 13 October 2024
- Hoppy Lark's temporarily closed - Burrum Coast National Park 14 August to 13 September 2024