2025 Advancetown Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

Stop: Hinze Dam Set against the rolling hills of the Gold Coast hinterland, Hinze Dam is more than just an engineering marvel—it’s a place where water, landscape, and recreation come together. The sweeping expanse of the dam creates a mirror-like lake, framed by bushland that changes character with the light and season. From its lookout points, you can take in panoramic views that stretch across glittering waters to the forested ridges beyond. Walking and cycling paths wind along the dam wall, giving visitors a chance to appreciate both the vast reservoir and the intricate beauty of the surrounding countryside. Birdlife thrives here, from waterbirds gliding across the surface to eagles circling overhead. It’s also a hub for outdoor activities, with opportunities for kayaking, horse riding, and picnicking by the water’s edge. What makes Hinze Dam unique is the balance it strikes between utility and beauty. Built to secure the region’s water supply, it has also become a peaceful retreat where locals and visitors can slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the expansive calm of the hinterland. It’s a reminder of how human design, when carefully placed, can create spaces that serve both people and the environment. #mytraveldiary

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#watersports Kayaking at Hinze Dam offers a serene experience with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. The dam provides calm waters, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced paddlers. You can explore the reservoir's various inlets and enjoy wildlife sightings. There are often facilities for launching kayaks, and nearby picnic areas enhance the outing. Be sure to check local regulations and weather conditions before heading out!

If you have rented a car in gold coast, head out of gold coast and explore the different places of interest. Hinze Dam, which is located in advancetown QLD4211, is a damn that seperates the Nerang River in the gold coast hinterland, this Dam serves as a water supply for the gold coast region. This place is Massive with stunning backdrop of the hinterland and now upgraded with a state of the art visitor centre and even a cafe that overlooks the Dam with even a pinic ground, pathways for runners and cyclists to explore around the Dam. After your Dam exploration, you can head to Purling Brook Falls located in Springbrook National Park which is just a 31mins drive down south where you can do bushwalking or hikes depending on your difficulty level. There is a 4km walk trial and is very popular among both locals and tourists and this trial is open all year round and entrance is free! If you are lucky, you will also be able to catch a waterfall, if not its just gonna be little trinkets of water. #passionpassport #goldcoast #nationalheritage #nationalpark #mustvisit #australia #outback