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There are many locations to enjoy freshwater fishing on the Gold Coast including in the local dams and upper reaches of the Nerang River.  Read the rest of the entry...

As of the 3^rd of May the Hinze Dam was sitting at 93.4% that’s 290,212 mega litres of water.  With that much water in there the dam is something to see! Read the rest of the entry...

Wanting to go camping with two large dogs was proving to be a difficult event.  We could only find places that would take small dogs until we found Ballina Beach Village.  So we took our boys, Joe and Blade, camping there for the weekend and had a ball. Read the rest of the entry...

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As we’ve seen the dam rise in the last 3 months it’s now at a staggering 92.6 percent which has made Hinze Dam look more like Lake Borumba or Monduran Dam minus the Barramundi with all those trees standing in 20 to 30 feet of water. Even if you don’t fish but are into photography the dam is a great place for it with all that water. Read the rest of the entry...

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The Gold Coast has heaps of places available for saltwater fishing and boating. The marine ecosystem consists of the Broadwater, rivers, canals, lakes and the off-shore fishing grounds. There are numerous islands for recreation which are easily accessed by boat, barge and bridges. North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island are popular destinations for fishing, boating, camping and 4WD enthusiasts. There are also many fishing platforms. Read the rest of the entry...

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with Michelle from Go Camping

World heritage listed Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world.  With it’s pristine white sandy beaches, ancient rainforests and over 100 freshwater lakes, it truly is a place of exceptional beauty. Read the rest of the entry...

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with Nathan from Go Camping

You can’t beat North Stradbroke Island or “Straddie” for a quick getaway or a full-on family holiday.  It’s one of the best islands in the world with beautiful ocean beaches, tranquil lakes and abundant wildlife.  It has a rich cultural heritage maintained by the local indigenous people and is also a great place to see the amazing spectacle of the annual humpback whale migration along the Eastern coast. Read the rest of the entry...