Living Lake event – 29 March 2026 Discover how we care for our lake together

Have you ever thought: “Why does Currimundi Lake periodically close off to the ocean?”, or “Who is responsible for mechanically opening the Lake?”, “I wonder if there are sharks in Currimundi Lake?”. You’re not alone. Currimundi Lake is an iconic and popular natural asset enjoyed throughout the year in all its changing ‘moods’. In fact, many people consider Currimundi Lake and its surrounding parks to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Regular visitors to the Lake notice the changes and talk about them, sometimes leading to misunderstanding or even misinformation in the community about the coastal dynamics and ecology of the Lake. There is a similar misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about which level of government and agencies are responsible for different parts of the Lake and the adjacent lands. The Sunshine Coast Council receives lots of requests to act, or is criticised about management of the Lake and its surrounds.

In response, Currimundi Catchment Care Group in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and Friends of Currimundi Lake to hold a family friendly event at the Lake that is informative and fun.

When: Sunday 29 March 2026, 9:00am – 12:00 noon

Where: Cliff Hargraves Park adjacent to playground, off Westaway Parade

What do you expect to experience and come away with?

The Council stalls will include: static displays on intermittent closed and open lakes and lagoons; the different government roles in lake management; invasive plants, feral and domestic animal management; and interactive games on ‘roles you play in the environment’. It will be staffed by council experts from the Lake Entrance Management, Bushcare, Responsible Pet Ownership, Turtle Care, Healthy Places (invasive pests) and Discovery Van teams.

The CCCG stall will share information about its objectives and community activities and how to get involved. It will also run a self-guided walk along the coastal pathway to identify local native plants and learn something interesting about each one. Everyone who participates by completing the associated quiz will receive a free native plant seedling and go into the draw for a chance to win a family pass to Sea Life at Mooloolaba. The FOCL stall will also provide information on its objectives and community activities, as well as the recent history of the Lake through photos over the last 40 years.

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program will also have a stall to inform people about the national response to the devastating invasion of fire ants. This will include live fire ants, models, videos, activity books for kids and more. The critical role of residents in the eradication treatment in the Currimundi area will be central to this program.

You should leave with a better understanding of the health of the Lake, how we manage and care for it and a sense of ownership in this.