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Fishing Fishing - You Will Be Hooked
With so many fish eager to take your bait at Tarzali Lakes, you will no doubt be able to boast about your fishing prowess! A great activity for all family members, with or without previous fishing experience. All equipment, including bait and burley is available. Platypus Tours
Tarzali Lakes offers the only guaranteed “No see, No fee” platypus sighting in tropical North Queensland. There is an abundance of these iconic Australian mammals in our secluded spring fed dam. Don’t miss this opportunity to view these normally shy animals in their natural environment. Tours are run throughout the day and last from 30 minutes to one hour. Binoculars are available. Fish FeedingIf you prefer not to fish, you may be more comfortable with feeding our fish varieties. While meandering around the farm, you will notice the activity taking place in the grow-out ponds and the abundant bird life that share our habitat. An interesting highlight could include observing the spectacle of an eel feeding frenzy in one of our ponds. Keep your eye open for one of our resident sea eagles. Aquaculture Centre TourPerhaps the most intriguing and educational activity in the park is to undertake a 30 minute guided tour. You will see at close range (and in some cases personally handle) some of our friendlier residents such as redclaw, eels and other fish species. The tour includes an explanation of various aquatic life cycles, including breeding, hatchery techniques, harvesting, processing and packaging. Aqua GolfTry your luck at Aqua Golf using our special floating golf balls. Test your skills and those of others to win cash prizes. Aqua Golf is fun for the novice and the serious golfer. Golf clubs and a bucket of balls are provided. Bird Watching TourThere are over 132 recorded bird species at Tarzali Lakes. Head off on a self guided tour with a pair of binoculars to see how many kind of bird you can find and tick off the list of species that will be provided. Depending on the season, visitors may sight Jabirus, Sea Eagles, Osprey, Kookaburras, Kingfishers and an abundance of water birds. Nocturnal ToursHere is a great opportunity to see the rare Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, possums, echidnas and an assortment of smaller natives. Tours run for approximately 1 ½ hours and are arranged by pre-booking only. Full Moon Fishing partyCheck your lunar calendar for the next full moon. CampingThe park is a campers’ dream. With so many wonderful camp sites available, you will easily find a secluded lake front location. Camping is currently limited to unpowered sites with access to a hot shower and toilet facilities. The park is permitted for a full service camp ground and we intend to construct the necessary infrastructure as part of our next development phase. Fish Over (camping and night fishing)Bring your tent and catch fish by our largest illuminated lake. Wedding, Birthday & Christmas PartiesThe park is an outstanding venue for ceremonies and special events. Fund Raising Events & Work and Club FunctionsWe are happy to assist clubs and other social groups in their fund raising endeavours. Only your imagination can limit what you could offer your members and guests. Fishing Competitions & FestivalDesign your own fishing events and sporting prizes. Tarzali Lakes is an ideal venue for corporate or social club team building exercises. The annual Tarzali Lakes Fishing Competition is held in conjunction with the Malanda Show. Look out for the next date. Bonfire and Marshmallow NightsDon’t let kids miss out on this fading tradition! Join together around the fire pit and enjoy the fun. A perfect experience for your child’s upcoming birthday. Family Day OutingHave a weekend lunch in beautiful Tarzali Lakes What To BringWe recommend a good pair of comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen. Bird and platypus watchers may like to bring their own set of binoculars. The Smokehouse Café is BYO licensed so feel free to bring your own wine to have with your meal. A modest corkage fee applies. |
