Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Paddling in the Advanced Frame Inflatable Kayak - Cascade Gardens to Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast, Australia


Did a MAMMOTH kayak on the Advanced Frame inflatable Kayak from Cascade Gardens in Surfers Paradise to Lake Wonderland at Mermaid Waters and back.  We went south past Pacific Fair, and came back via Lake Intrepid, past the Broadbeach library.
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We launched our inflatable kayaks at the perilous Cascade Gardens unofficial boat ramp.  Although the launch is scary with oysters on rocks, it is such a beautiful spot with all the tall trees hanging over the river - a lovely area to just float.
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Coming around the corner, the buildings at Broadbeach came into view - what a beautiful day!
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We were soon kayaking past Pacific Fair.  The water was still glassy calm.
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Then onwards, under the bridge into Broadbeach Waters.
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Saw this huge black swan in amongst the houses in the canal... somewhat unexpected!
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It was wonderful to kayak into Lake Wonderland and see the mountain backdrop.
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We stopped for a little swim at a beautiful sandy park beach near Rumrunner lake.  THe Advanced Frame inflatable kayak looks glorious laying on the sand.
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On the way back, we went past Jupiters casino.
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And then, as always, past the Cascade Gardens bat colony.  It was a wonderful day out on the inflatable kayaks.
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