Booroona Trail, Loam Island Tour
Discover the magnificent Ross River along the Booroona Trail.
This tour provides an exciting opportunity for visitors to get close to the environment by understanding the indirect impacts from urban sprawl and our growing population. Learn about the importance of riparian habitats and aquatic weed management in the Ross River. Discover the diversity of plants and wildlife that rely on the river, and the key connections between them.
An informative experience suitable for all ages.
Tour Details
Dates and Time
This tour is available Monday to Friday from February to October.
Each session is 1 – 2 hours*. We cater for 1 class/group per session.
* Please note: tour may be longer if macro-invertebrate sampling or water quality testing is required – please speak with the Water Educator.
Location
Loam Island Boat Ramp, Riverway Drive, Kelso (Google Map of location).
Follow Riverway Drive until you reach the ‘Loam Island’ sign on the left, turn down the access road and head toward the BBQ area. There will be a drop-off point for the bus adjacent to the BBQ area, where Council Officers will meet you.
Requirements
This tour caters for up to 30 participants including students, teachers and teacher aides.
All tour participants must wear closed-in footwear and a hat. For more information on risk assessment, read our Risk Assessment Form (PDF, 83.2 KB).
Please read the Terms and Conditions prior to confirming your tour booking.
Eco-Catchment Education Tours
All elements of our Eco-Catchment Education Tours tie in with Queensland State Government education curriculum Key Learning Outcomes.
Our Eco-Catchment Education Tours are certified by Tourism Australia.
Ecotourism, adopted by Ecotourism Australia is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
