The lake is surrounded by the southern section of the Great Sandy National Park to the north, east and south with farming land to the west.

To the west of the lake are the locations of Como, Boreen Point and Cootharaba with the locality of Ringtail Creek to the south-west.

[4][5] The lake is a popular location spot for fishing, sailing, canoeing and other water sports.

The Shire of Noosa Council operates a popular camping ground on the lake shore on the southern side of the village.

A feature of the camping ground is a sandy beach with shallow water that is a popular swimming spot for families and launching point for sailors.