Birdwatching 2026-05-24 Dowse Lagoon, Sandgate – National Parks Association of Queensland

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Date: 24 May 2026

Capacity: 20 (20 remaining)

Walk Leader Name: Mary Anne Ryan

Grading: Easy

Phone Number: 0436393999

Email: birdoryan@gmail.com

Amount($): $5.00 cash on the day

Time: 07:30 AM

Where: opposite 169 Brighton Road , Sandgate , Queensland , 4017 , Australia

Type: Birdwatching

Birdwatching 2026-05-24 Dowse Lagoon, Sandgate

Dowse Lagoon is a small freshwater lagoon in the heart of the suburban area of Sandgate. There is a paved path approximately 1.4km featuring several viewing decks around what was earlier known as Sandgate’s Second Lagoon.

Dowse Lagoon was named in 1975 after Thomas Dowse, an English convict, merchant and Town Clerk of Brisbane.

Dowse Lagoon was nominated as a Ramsar site in 1993.

There are public toilets by the Dowse Lagoon car parking area.

Meet: In the carpark opposite 169 Brighton Road, Sandgate (UBD 110 P3)

Bring: Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, enclosed shoes, binoculars, chair, morning tea and personal first aid kit.

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