Large Group Camping

Magar Yamba is a group camping area at Lake Paluma. Magar Yamba was constructed with the assistance of the local traditional owners of the Paluma area, the Gu Gu Badhun and Nywaigi people.

In Gu Gu Badhun traditional language, 'Magar' means 'scrub' and 'Yamba' means 'camp'.

Six traditional owners worked with staff from Council to develop the site as part of a training program under the Community Development and Employment Scheme. The site is available for use by all groups, with a priority given to education and community organisations.

Designed around a central fireplace, Magar Yamba features:

Magar Yamba

Raised tent sites
BBQ tables and seats
Group BBQ
Covered food preparation area
Communal fire place with seating
Separate parking area (suitable for coaster bus) and
Non-potable water supply (boil before drinking).

Notice to the Public

Any person using this lake and adjoining area for swimming, camping, non-motorised boating, or other recreational activity does so at his/her own risk. Townsville City Council accepts no responsibility to any such person for any damage to or loss of property, or any injury caused, contributed to or sustained by that person whether caused by other persons, concealed dangers, or any other cause whatsoever.