Are there crocodiles at Charters Towers?
A MONSTER saltwater crocodile has been spotted sunbaking just metres away from anglers.
Can you swim in the Burdekin River?
Whether you have a fondness for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating or even birdwatching, the mighty Burdekin River offers it all.
What fish are in Charters Towers?
Fish species include Sooty Grunter, Dew (Cat) Fish, Sleepy Code, Barramundi and Small Mouthed Grunter. It is also a well known location for birdwatching, with cormorants, pelicans, ducks and darters often spotted. Disabled facilities are available. Dogs on leash are allowed.
What state is the Burdekin River in?
eastern Queensland, Australia
Burdekin River, coastal river of eastern Queensland, Australia. It rises on the western slopes of the Seaview Range, 45 miles (72 km) from the Pacific, and flows 440 miles (710 km) southeast and north through the Leichhardt Range to enter the ocean at Upstart Bay. Its chief tributaries are the Suttor, Star, and Bowen.
Are there crocodiles in Burdekin Dam?
A Stocked Impoundment Permit is required to fish in the dam. Red-claw crayfish and freshwater crocodiles although not native to this river may also found in the dam.
Are there crocodiles in Burdekin River?
Freshwater crocs are being forced out of the estuaries of the Burdekin because the bigger crocodiles are territorial… and push the smaller ones further upstream.” The farmer said he knows there are at least four freshwater and one saltwater crocodile on his property along the Burdekin River.
Where does the Burdekin River start and finish?
Coral Sea
Upstart Bay
Burdekin River/Mouths
Are there crocodiles in the Burdekin River?
Does it flood in Ayr Qld?
Records of large floods at Ayr extend back as far as 1911, and since then 10 major floods have occurred. The most recent major flood was in February 1991 when the river rose to 12.53 metres at the Inkerman Bridge gauge.
Can you swim at the Burdekin Dam?
Water activities including swimming, kayaking and sailing, are permitted among other activities, however, please note the exclusion zones as signed. The boat ramp is owned and managed by Sunwater. Learn your responsibilities on the water through the Maritime Safety Queensland Boating and Fishing Guide.
Does Bowen QLD have crocodiles?
Bowen is well within known crocodile country. DES strongly reminds residents and visitors that no matter how many crocodiles have been removed, no waterway in croc country can ever be considered to be free of crocodiles.
Can you swim at Burdekin Dam?
Water activities including swimming, kayaking and sailing, are permitted among other activities, however, please note the exclusion zones as signed. The boat ramp is owned and managed by Sunwater.
Is there gold in the Burdekin River?
The Burdekin River is the largest catchment in Queensland and contributes the largest source of suspended sediment to the Great Barrier Reef. Legacy gold mines are prevalent throughout the catchment near Charters Towers and Ravenswood and have ongoing potential to be a source for Hg release.
What is the population of Ayr Qld?
8,738 people
Ayr is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia. It is the centre of a sugarcane-growing region and the administrative centre for the Burdekin Shire Council. In the 2016 census, the locality of Ayr had a population of 8,738 people.
Can you camp at Burdekin Dam?
Camping. Camping is permitted at Burdekin Falls Dam near the dam wall on the north side of the Burdekin River. Camping facilities are operated by Sunwater. Facilities include powered and unpowered sites, hot showers and a dump point.
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