Hinze Dam

Hinze Dam

Post
Subscribe

Posted 2019-08-29 by Di Hillfollow
I was staying a few days on the Gold Coast, and despite a busy schedule wanted to fit in a trip to the Hinterland, Springbrook area. I had never been before.

So, on my second last day set off early. I hadn't planned on visiting the HInze Dam , but when I saw the sign, I decided to check it out.I was impressed.



The Visitors Centre is an imposing building with meeting rooms, a cafe and bathroom facilities. It overlooks the dam.



There are displays with much information about the history of the area before the dam was created in 1976. The dam has been upgraded several times since.




There's no doubt you could spend a day there - there are plenty of places to walk, fantastic scenery and information about the history of the area. Many Queenslanders will remember Russ Hinze, a larger than life member of the state parliament. It was his grandparents who lived on the land and farmed it, before the dam was built. It was that family after whom the dam was named.



There's plenty of parking, many walking paths, and lots to do. Fishing and boating is also available but you will need a permit, so check out the details on the website.



Photographers - don't forget to take your camera/s.There are so many great opportunities for great shots.

#day_trips
#escape_the_city
#fun_things_to_do
#gold_coast_hinterland
#lookouts
#lunch
%wngoldcoast
212093 - 2023-06-16 06:42:38

Tags

Free
Outdoor
Festivals
Music
Nightlife
Markets
Family_friendly
Community
Arts_culture
Fundraisers
Film_tv_reviews
Random
Holiday
Food_drink
Educational
Copyright 2024 OatLabs ABN 18113479226