How long is the walk Currumbin Rock Pools?

The 1.6 kilometre return walking track starts straight from the car park and is sealed the entire way.

Are dogs allowed at Currumbin Rock Pools?

Dogs are welcome but must remain on the leash at all times. If you don’t feel like bringing a picnic or meat to BBQ, there is a coffee shop directly across the road from the Currumbin Rock Pools carpark area. Beneath the car park and swimming hole is a large grassy parkland with additional picnic shelters.

Are dogs allowed at Cougal Cascades?

You’ll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren’t allowed on this trail. This trail is on the land of the Yugambeh people, who lived in the Mount Cougal and Springbrook Valley’s for thousands of years and used the mountain as a meeting place between tribes.

Why is Currumbin rock pools closed?

The Gold Coast City Council has closed the Currumbin Rock Pools after water testing revealed possible contamination. The water contamination potentially was the result of flows from upstream resulting from recent rain.

Are there toilets at the Currumbin Rock Pools?

Currumbin Creek flows to our beautiful Gold Coast beaches and we wouldn’t want any trash ending up there. There are also toilet facilities, an electric BBQ, and shaded picnic areas with tables and chairs for visitors to use.

Can you swim in Currumbin Waters?

Gold Coast Hinterland in Queensland, Australia. This huge natural pool has a little cascade bursting in at the top end that creates a great mix of tranquil and turbulent swimming conditions. It is easy to access, located right next to the road, with a large lawn area for relaxing near the water.

Can you swim in Currumbin Creek?

Currumbin Creek Right before the creek meets the ocean it opens up into this huge lake area which is ideal for a variety of water activities such as swimming, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding.

Are there sharks in Currumbin?

It is very rare that there is a shark, one has never been spotted IN the creek but lifeguards patrol the area all day, so they’ll evacuate everyone if one is spotted.

Are there bull sharks in Currumbin Creek?

Popular creeks a bull shark nursery Professor McPhee said the broadwater around Runway Bay, Tallebudgera Creek and Currumbin Creek were well-known spots for shark sightings and breeding, particularly near any openings to the ocean.

Are there bull sharks in Tallebudgera Creek?

Tallebudgera Creek is known to be home to the Bull Shark. Not many have sighted them though. In 2018, a surfer spotted a bull shark lurking and stalking him. The surfer was out crashing through the waves with his friends when they noticed the shark looming upon them.

Can you swim in the Gold Coast canals?

Safety in lakes and canals We recommend Gold Coast residents and visitors swim only at patrolled beaches, dedicated swimming enclosures and public swimming pools. Other recreational activities that involve your body having significant contact with water should also take place close to patrolled areas.

Are there crocodiles in Tallebudgera Creek?

You have a choice of exploring the park by yourself or you can join the daily wildlife shows. Your children will also enjoy the educational shows and you can see a variety of different species here. From birds to crocodiles and much more!

Are there crocodiles in Gold Coast?

Crocodiles reside in Far North Australia – not at the Gold Coast.

Is there sharks in Lake Orr?

Video obtained by 9News shows the sharks feeding on the edge of Lake Orr at Burleigh Waters. The lake is a popular spot for fishermen, who have pulled sharks out of the water before, prompting the Gold Coast City Council to erect signs warning swimmers of the dangers.

Are bull sharks in canals?

Bond University biologist Dr Daryl McPhee, told the Daily Mail that hundreds of bull sharks frequent canals during their breeding season between November to April. ‘It’s the perfect time for the bull sharks to breed in these warmer months, he said.

Are there crocodiles in Gold Coast canals?

Crocodiles reside in Far North Australia – not at the Gold Coast. Swim between the flags – please red the pinned post re Safe Swimming in Australia.

Are there sharks in Tallebudgera?

Tallebudgera Creek Sharks Tallebudgera Creek is known to be home to the Bull Shark. Not many have sighted them though. In 2018, a surfer spotted a bull shark lurking and stalking him. The surfer was out crashing through the waves with his friends when they noticed the shark looming upon them.

Did a crocodile escape from Fleays?

A viral photo claiming to show a monster crocodile lurking in floodwaters on the Gold Coast today after escaping a wildlife park has been debunked by authorities. The picture, which was widely circulated in local community Facebook pages, claimed the croc had escaped from David Fleay Wildlife Park in Burleigh Heads.

Are there sharks in the Gold Coast canals?

Since 2002 there have been two fatal shark attacks in canals and lakes and local newspapers regularly run stories about the waterways are teeming with aggressive bull sharks. If you want to swim, go to the beach, don’t jump in a lake, and never paddle in the canals, especially at dawn or dusk when sharks are hunting.

How far down the Queensland coast Do crocodiles come?

Crocodiles have been known to be as far south as the Mary River in Gympie. This is only about 167km from Brisbane and only 52km from the Great Sandy National Park. More astonishingly, this is a whopping 449km away from the northern points of Queensland where they are typically found.