Hinze Dam is a activities & tours in Advancetown, NSW, Australia. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 2539 Google reviews. Website: https://www.seqwater.com.au/dams/hinze.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Hinze Dam
Advancetown · Activities & Tours
HinterlandFamily FriendlySolo TravellerWheelchair Accessible
4.6/5
(2,539 reviews)
The dam wall at Hinze is a flat, fully paved kilometre-long crossing with Advancetown Lake stretching out on one side and the green Nerang River valley dropping away on the other. Originally built in 1976 and significantly raised in 2011, this is the Gold Coast's main drinking water supply, but most people come for the walk, the mountain bikes, or a coffee at View Cafe before heading up into Springbrook. The Peter Hallinan Mountain Bike Precinct draws everyone from beginners to serious trail riders. Prams, wheelchairs, and joggers all share the dam wall path without issue. One honest note: the wall is fully exposed, and Queensland summer sun turns it brutal by mid-morning. Come early, bring water, and wear a hat. Public transport doesn't reach here, so you'll need a car or a short Uber from Nerang.
Opening Hours
- Monday5:30am – 6:30pm
- Tuesday5:30am – 6:30pm
- Wednesday5:30am – 6:30pm
- Thursday5:30am – 6:30pm
- Friday5:30am – 6:30pm
- Saturday5:30am – 6:30pm
- Sunday5:30am – 6:30pm
Contact
- seqwater.com.au/dams/hinze
- Advancetown QLD 4211, Advancetown QLD 4211
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What People Say
Xunliang Lina month ago
Beautiful dam. Managed to see it with water flowing through the spillway. Seems like the visitor centre got replaced by a cafe. Visited on a Sunday evening, and there were quite a number of people there, but could still get parking after a couple of minutes.
Ruth Mavroleon8 months ago
What a lovely spot to go to. You can walk along the wall of the dam. It is wheelchair friendly paths, but I'm not sure if the tracks are. There are some wildlife around as well near the cafe or in the cafe. Highly recommend going to have a look.
Vraja Vilāsinī5 months ago
Beautiful location and an easy walk. There were people of all ages including kids with bikes. Very calm and well maintained. I even saw some wildlife.
Original T3 months ago
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