Hinze Dam

Location mapActivity guideSafety information

About Hinze DamThe Hinze Dam was originally constructed in 1976 and was raised in 1989. In 2011, the dam wall was raised a further 15 metres doubling the dam’s capacity and providing increased water security and flood mitigation.

The Hinze Dam is located 15 kilometres south-west of Nerang on the Gold Coast. Built across the Nerang River, the dam wall is 1.85 kilometres long. Hinze Dam has a full supply capacity of 310 730 megalitres and a surface area of 1500 hectares.

Recreation at Hinze DamSeqwater strives to balance the ongoing health of South East Queensland’s catchments and quality of the region’s drinking water supply while providing access to a great range of recreational activities.The lake and recreation facilites are open to the public from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm, seven days a week.

The following recreational activities are available:• Barbecuing and picnicking• Boating – electric or non-powered only• Canoeing, kayaking and other paddlecraft

(vessels must only be launched from boat ramps)

• Horse riding• Mountain biking• Fishing (requires a permit)• Walking

Please note, dogs, camping, fires and swimming are not permitted at Hinze Dam.

Dam safety – always be DAM SmartAlways be DAM Smart when you’re visiting Hinze Dam to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe day.• Be courteous to other

visitors• Keep recreation areas

tidy• Always watch your

children• Keep a safe distance

from paddlers – boats should stay 30 metres away.

• Only drive if your blood alcohol level is under 0.05

Seqwater Rangers and Queensland Police patrol recreation areas .

FishingFishing is permitted at Hinze Dam.

Fish, and other aquatic creatures, require protection or regulation if future generations are to enjoy them. Some species are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and require more strict regulation or protection.

Do your part to help protect our aquatic wildlife and ensure you don’t take home any protected or no-take species. Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au for a list of protected and no-take species.

Fishing permitsA permit is required to fish at Hinze Dam. Permits are available from the following local outlets:Doug Burt’s Tackle World Gold Coast15 Nind Street Southport QLD 4215(07) 5531 0755

GoFishing10 Spencer RoadNerang QLD 4211(07) 5596 4434Southport Fishing & Dive Centre95 Gold Coast HighwaySouthport QLD 4215(07) 5531 2333Sporty’s Warehouse Fishing32 Strathaird RdBundall QLD 4217(07 5526 2786)Oxenford Bait and Tackle147 Old Pacific HwyOxenford QLD 4210(07) 5580 6851

BoatingThere are two boat ramps at Hinze Dam open from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm, seven days a week.The western boat ramp is located on Nerang-Murwillumbah Road and the eastern boat ramp is accessible from Little Nerang Road and Range Road.

All boats or vessels must be registered, insured and operated by a person who is appropriately licensed and experienced.

All vessels are to be operated:

• in a safe manner that is not likely to cause injury or unduly disturb others

• in the designated area• in accordance with the instructions of

Seqwater staff and Rangers as appropriate.

Overnight stays on the water are not permitted.

Interpretive walkThe Hinze Dam parklands feature an interpretive walk that provides you with interesting facts and figures along the way about the dam wall, the catchment, local fish,

plants and wildlife. A map and accompanying information is available from the Hinze Dam Interpretive Centre.

Interpretive CentreThe Hinze Dam Interpretive Centre houses educational audio-visual displays, a kiosk, function centre and viewing platforms.

The Centre is staffed seven days a week and is open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday through Saturday, and from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Sunday and public holidays. Please note, the Centre is not open on Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.

The state-of-the-art audio-visual displays take you on the journey of our water supply from source to tap, featuring informational panels, videos and interactive virtual tours.

The displays also trace the history of the Nerang Valley and catchment, as well as the surrounding Border Ranges.

The kiosk offers a variety of food and drinks, along with great views of the dam and parklands.

The function centre is available for private functions.

If you are interested in holding a function at the Interpretive Centre, please contact education@seqwater.com.au.

For more informationwww.seqwater.com.aurecreation@seqwater.com.au1800 737 928PO Box 16146, City East QLD 4002

Outdoor events at Hinze DamHinze Dam is a great venue for an outdoor event such as a public meeting, birthday party, fishing competitition or wedding.

If you would like to hold an event or organised activity at Hinze Dam (or any of our sites) you must have a permit. Your permit will outline the conditions of use and access. A minimum of four (4) weeks notice is required before the event date.

For more information or to submit an event application visit the recreation area at www.seqwater.com.au.

Site tours Seqwater runs educational tours for primary and secondary schools, TAFE and universities, community groups and professional delegations across a number of sites across South East Queensland.

On the Gold Coast, tours are available of the Hinze Dam, Molendinar Water Treatment Plant and the Gold Coast Desalination Plant.

Tours provide an insight into Seqwater’s operations and show the link between catchments, storage and treatment as part of the broader water cycle. A tour program can be designed that also includes activities from other educational providers, such as CSIRO, Healthy Waterways or other environmental education centres.

For more information or to book a tour, please email education@seqwater.com.au, call 07 3035 5570, visit www.seqwater.com.au.

Protecting our waterwaysWe all need to do our part to ensure we keep our waterways healthy. It’s not just our bushland areas that are threatened by weeds, it is also our wetlands, waterways and dams that are suffering as a result of weed invasion.

Serious aquatic weeds like Water Hyacinth, Salvinia and Cabomba are very invasive and out-compete local species, seriously affecting the local ecology and water quality.

Weeds are able to reproduce from even the smallest of fragments or seeds.

You can help protect our waterways by:• Removing all visible mud and plants from

your equipment, boats, trailers, boots, etc before leaving.

• Eliminating water from all equipment before transporting it anywhere, as the water could contain plant fragments or seeds.

• Cleaning and dry anything that came into contact with the water.

• Cleaning boats, motors, trailers, floats, anchors, etc before leaving. If possible allow the equipment to dry for about five days before entering new waters.

• Not releasing or putting plants, fish or other animals into a body of water they did not come from.This is an important prevention step to stop the spread of introduced species of plants and animals in our waterways.

Water Hyacinth

Salvinia

Cabomba

HINZE DAM

ADVANCETOWN LAKE

Nerang

Nerang

River

River

BEEC

HMO

NT R

OAD

NERANG M

URWILL

UMBAH ROAD

NERANG

MUR

GOLD COAST

SPRINGBROOK

ROAD

LITTLE

NERANG

ROAD

RANG

E ROAD

ADVA

NCE

TOW

N R

D

GILSTO

N RD

LOWER BEECHMONT

GILSTONADVANCETOWN

WORONGARY

MUDGEERABA

NERANWOOD

NUMINBAHVALLEY

EASTERNBOAT RAMP

WESTERN BOAT RAMP

Springbrook National Park

0 200 400 600 metres

KeyToilet

Table/Chair

0 30 60 90 metres

WESTERN BOAT RAMP

Advancetown Lake

Memorial

KeyToilet

0 20 40 60 metres

EASTERN BOAT RAMP

Advancetown Lake

RA

NG

E RO

AD

ShelterVisitor Centre

Key

ToiletBBQ

0 50 100 150 metres

HINZE DAM DAY USE AREA

Advancetown Lake

Nerang River

SpillwayDam Wall

Visitor Centre

ADVANCETOWN RD

WIL

LUM

BAH

ROAD

DAY USE AREA

Path

RESTRICTED ACCESS

RESTRICTED ACCESS

RESTRICTED ACCESS

Playground

i

Springbrook National Park

WATERSIDE PARK

POCKET PARK

PICNIC PARKLAND

RESTRICTED ACCESS

Water Intake

Hinze DamLocation and activity guide

For further information visit our website

www.seqwater.com.auPh 1800 SEQWATER 1800 737 928 37

PICNIC & BBQThe picnic and BBQ facilities are located throughout the recreation areas. Please dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided.

TOILETSToilet facilities are located at Picnic Parkland, Pocket Park, Visitor Information Centre and at each boat ramp.

BOAT RAMPThe Eastern boat ramp is located on Little Nerang/Range Rd. The Western boat Ramp is located on Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd.The boat ramps are accessible to the public to launch vessels. Safety rules apply. Please be aware of other users and restricted access areas.

RESTRICTED ACCESS AREASIn the interest of safety, some areas of the lake have been restricted. Entry to areas cordoned o� with buoys is prohibited.

PADDLE CRAFTNon- motorised vessels are permitted on the lake. Please launch from designated launch area and do not enter restricted areas.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES WITHIN THIS RECREATION AREA

FISHING

A �shing permit is required and can be purchased from selected outlets. For further information contact the HinzeDam Fish Management Committee.

HORSE RIDINGThere are designated multi-use trails on selected �remanagement tracks. Horses must stay on the designated tracks and are not permitted to enter the water.

WALKING & BIKINGThere are designated multi-use trails on selected �re management tracks.

TRAIL INFORMATIONPlease take note of the give way details and respect other users right of way.