Hinze Dam
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WorldTravla7
كيرنز, أستراليا6,037 مساهمة
بمفردك • أكتوبر 2023
I took a side trip to Hinze Dam on the way back from hiking Pages Pinnacle.
I thank my lucky stars because Seqwater were running free guided tours of the dam that weekend (which happen once a year only if that) and I was in the right place at the right time as a tour was about to start!
We got a talk from a couple of senior dam officers and they took us along the dam wall for a history of the dam and some key information. They pointed out yellow buoys on the dam which test the water quality at all levels several times daily (the high quality oxygenated water is at the top) and some facts around water supply to Gold Coast & flood mitigation. Then we piled in a bus down to the bottom of the dam wall where we got to go in under the dam to see the huge pipe that transports the water from the dam to the water treatment plants in Molendinar & Mudgeeraba. The most interesting aspect for me was the environmental management demonstration/talk. Seqwater are required by law to prevent invasive fish species from entering the Hinze Dam where they negatively impact the water quality & ecosystem. So they trap all the fish heading upstream, and trained officers sort through them - the native species are released into the dam and the invasive/imported species (mostly tilapia) are euthanised. They are also responsible for environment management of the area around Pages Pinnacle.
There were lots of kangaroos jumping around down the bottom too, which got the tourists excited.
The staff were all so knowledgeable & easy to chat to - I asked multiple questions of 3 of the team & they were passionate, knew their stuff & had great stories to tell! A wonderful afternoon was had! Ps it was breezy & winds were chilly at the dam so bring a jacket!
I thank my lucky stars because Seqwater were running free guided tours of the dam that weekend (which happen once a year only if that) and I was in the right place at the right time as a tour was about to start!
We got a talk from a couple of senior dam officers and they took us along the dam wall for a history of the dam and some key information. They pointed out yellow buoys on the dam which test the water quality at all levels several times daily (the high quality oxygenated water is at the top) and some facts around water supply to Gold Coast & flood mitigation. Then we piled in a bus down to the bottom of the dam wall where we got to go in under the dam to see the huge pipe that transports the water from the dam to the water treatment plants in Molendinar & Mudgeeraba. The most interesting aspect for me was the environmental management demonstration/talk. Seqwater are required by law to prevent invasive fish species from entering the Hinze Dam where they negatively impact the water quality & ecosystem. So they trap all the fish heading upstream, and trained officers sort through them - the native species are released into the dam and the invasive/imported species (mostly tilapia) are euthanised. They are also responsible for environment management of the area around Pages Pinnacle.
There were lots of kangaroos jumping around down the bottom too, which got the tourists excited.
The staff were all so knowledgeable & easy to chat to - I asked multiple questions of 3 of the team & they were passionate, knew their stuff & had great stories to tell! A wonderful afternoon was had! Ps it was breezy & winds were chilly at the dam so bring a jacket!
كُتب بتاريخ 7 أكتوبر 2023
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Narelle R
15 مساهمة
زوجان • يونيو 2023
Walk across the Dam Wall. Read the many information boards about the history of the construction. Ride one of the many mountain bike trails. Enjoy good food in the restaurant. Or just find one of the many bench seats, enjoy the view, and BREATHE. Thoroughly recommend a trip to it.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 يونيو 2023
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han
سنغافورة, سنغافورة31 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • ديسمبر 2022
Nice dam with a great cafe with a great view. Good place for a short leisurely walk with the family. Should go in cooler weather, if not it can get very warm.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 ديسمبر 2022
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, أستراليا5,458 مساهمة
مايو 2022
Visited on Saturday 14th May. It was my first visit there and was suitably impressed with the facilities there. Didn't get a chance to get out and walk it was too wet, next time I will.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 يوليو 2022
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Marshfish
16 مساهمة
يونيو 2022
This dam’s fish program was explained to us by a worker . It made the whole environment seem to become not only a water catchment. The recent rains had taken their toll on the spillway. We saw brim and eels in the pond below, along with an egret, a hawk, swifts , a pelican and 4 cormorants. All were fishing.
كُتب بتاريخ 29 يونيو 2022
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Burlington Bertie
لندن, UK33 مساهمة
العائلة • مارس 2022
Breathtaking trees and a stunning vista. Who new Australia could be so green! If you love trees and water this is the place
كُتب بتاريخ 31 مارس 2022
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andy j
سان دييجو, كاليفورنيا6 مساهمات
مارس 2022
interesting and informative trip, the dam was at about capacity as the spillway was running, decent price at the cafe and the food was good.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 مارس 2022
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Chicken Kebab
أستراليا1,644 مساهمة
زوجان • مارس 2022
A great site after flooding rains, with water pouring over the spillway. There is a cafe available for food and drinks and plenty of walking options across the dam wall and spillway or across the lawns to the waters edge.
كُتب بتاريخ 8 مارس 2022
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HSG
20 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2021
No idea what it is actually called but it is worth a visit. Coffee good, food OK. Amazingly it has zero view of the Dam or water!! What a missed opportunity.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 يناير 2022
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Bindu M
مساهمة
العائلة • ديسمبر 2021
Terrible experience. Very rude staff. Ordered scone with jam and cream plus coffee. Coffee was served after 10mins of ordering on take away cups but waited about 1 hour for scone with jam and cream. Asked the staff 3 times and staff just said won’t be long it’s in oven. At the end we all got frustrated and about to leave then it was served in a plate. Staff didn’t apologise for late service nor serve with cutlery. Coffee was already finished so it was no fun having it. 30/12/2021
كُتب بتاريخ 30 ديسمبر 2021
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I recently visited Hinze Dam. We went walking and Kayaking. Where is all the wildlife? whether it be in and around the water or in and around the trees and land. I saw 3 waterbirds and 1 butterfly. On my last visit several years ago I saw and heard heaps of different birdlife and butterflies, and also used to see kangaroos? Mere
Kathy A
Coffs Harbour, Australia10 مساهمات
Possibly due to the drought. A lot of wildlife has either moved to more suitable places or unfortunately died
Jennie R
Kingston, نيويورك
We want to come here as a large family picnic.
Are there gazebos for sun protection, tables and chairs, anything for children to do?
Jenny R
بيرث, أستراليا44 مساهمة
Thanks to all who answered. It is a big area. I don’t remember much play equipment but I think it would be a lovely place for a picnic.
Al2go
جولد كوست, أستراليا231 مساهمة
Why is there no bbq at picnic area and little seating is it to force visitors to use the very expensive cafe.
The other BBQ area is worse it has no view of dam just the rear wall of dam why such a waste of money and what could have been a great day use area also the visitors centre is a waste of a space, can it be fixed so it can be used by more people
53wanderer
جولد كوست, أستراليا41 مساهمة
My guest has mobility issues, so having a BBQ was out for us, but I did note that the position of the BBQ was such that the water would not have been visible. Such a shame. Previously it was a lovely location for picnics and BBQs.
Muchtravelled982
سيرفرز بارادايس, أستراليا26 مساهمة
i agree with your feedback. we used to enjoy taking friends and vistors to Hinze dam for picnics but no more since they raised the wall and closed off the picnic bbq area facing the water. now one has to have a picnic on a lawn facing the info and cafe or go behind the dam wall. what a view???
David E
جولد كوست, أستراليا38 مساهمة
Yes, the picnic and BBQ arrangements have changed, and unfortunately some of the facilities have improved and some are less conducive to picnics and BBQ. The facilities are great, but different to before. For new visitors it's not an issue; for people who loved the old facilities with the area for children to play it's different now.
Edna M
جولد كوست, أستراليا15 مساهمة
are dogs allowed?
AussieTravellers2015
سيرفرز بارادايس, أستراليا1,517 مساهمة
Yes they are, on a lead and controlled, dogs are welcome at Hinze Dam.
Edna M
جولد كوست, أستراليا15 مساهمة
are dogs allowed?
Tachyang Lee
سنغافورة, سنغافورة35 مساهمة
on leash, yes!
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