Nerang has been a place of meeting for 100 years. The township had a postal office, school and … you guessed it – hotel – from its establishment in 1876. Once a rail head for farmers and timber workers, Nerang is still a transport and administration hub with a major rail link and Council offices.
Gradually Nerang’s key role was usurped by Southport towards the beach. By the 1970s and 1980s, Nerang became a popular hinterland residential area.
Now, golf courses are within easy access. Stay at hotels, motels or use convention facilities.
Gold Coast Cycle Centre has velodrome and offroad circuit. There’s skating and fishing at Burchill Park adjoining the Nerang River.
Nerang River is a popular location for fishing, boating and picnics. A great fishing platform is located at Arthur Earle Park. You may come away with bream, flathead, whiting and trevally. www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks
Hinze Dam
This river’s catchment is the largest and most significant river system within Gold Coast City flowing 36km from Hinze Dam to Nerang. Access the road via the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road. Rowing, paddling and sailing is allowed but no combustion engine boats. Go on and go fishing. You’ll find silver perch, Australian bass, golden perch, Mary River cod and Saratoga. To get your permit go to Gold Coast City Council offices or chase up Hinze Dam rangers.
Location: Central West.
Orientation: 72km to Brisbane, 35km to Beenleigh, 58km to Beaudesert, 13km to Surfers Paradise, 35km to Tweed Heads.
