Know it well ... pretty place. You may notice the citrus farm just before you get to the Dam - that is where I was picking mandarins and oranges last year.
Cheeers - John
Happywanderer said
04:17 AM Jul 27, 2012
Oh really John, I did see one out there. I thought you were picking out at Gayndah.
Happywanderer said
04:18 AM Jul 27, 2012
Ken Thomas, his wife Lyn and I went out there for a drive. Had a good look around. Decided despite there being a cost it could be as good as Greens Lake.
rockylizard said
04:22 AM Jul 27, 2012
Gday...
Nup ... stayed in the Biggenden Van Park and drove in each day - it was a pleasant drive each day as well. Really enjoyed the van park, the drive, the countryside and the family who owned the orchard.
I had thought about living at Paradise Dam but they didn't have showers so I decided to stay at the van park in town.
Yep, I knew you were at the caravan park. Did you know there was a dump point there at the time or has that just been put in. I don't remember it being there last year. Its out in that triangle at the end of the caravan park.
rockylizard said
05:15 AM Jul 27, 2012
Gday...
I think there was a dump point outside the park - outside the western boundary. However, I never made use of it, if it was there, as I simply used the facilities of the van park.
cheers - John
Happywanderer said
05:18 AM Jul 27, 2012
Yes, thats the one. Only found out about it the other day when a friend staying found a reference to it in Camps 6.
snap1946 said
01:35 PM Jul 27, 2012
hi john
how do they pay when your picking on the farm and how do you get a start
cheers snap
rockylizard said
04:08 PM Jul 27, 2012
Gday...
I go that particular job through Jobsearch - on the internet. Just go to
Payment is on 'contract rates' - eg $110/bin of mandarins - $50/bin of oranges.
It was fairly easy to pick a bin of mandarins a day (8am-4pm) and three bins of organges a day (8am-4pm)
cheers - John
Gerty Dancer said
05:48 PM Jul 27, 2012
It looks really nice Marj... we got lost looking for it, glad we found you at Biggendon! One day we'll get back there and find it.
Dougwe said
06:44 PM Jul 27, 2012
I just heard there is a new CV park in Biggenden.
I think for memory it's called Marj's Tourist Resort. Correct me if I'm wrong, my memory has started to slow down a tad.
Happywanderer said
07:14 PM Jul 27, 2012
Doug, you are missing out on an AVan get toghether here at the showgrounds at the moment. Quite a few there. Yes, this spot is working well. Ken and Lyn Thomas leave tomorrow after a few great days.
Dougwe said
07:52 PM Jul 27, 2012
They look good when there is a group of them, well I think so anyway.
Looks good up there Marj, I will get up that way one day, hopefully sooner than later.
snap1946 said
10:23 PM Jul 27, 2012
thanks John
Beth54 said
11:03 PM Jul 27, 2012
I looked at pictures of Paradise Dam last year when we were looking for a Qld get together. Definitely have to make a point of visiting the area.
Happywanderer said
11:17 PM Jul 27, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
I just heard there is a new CV park in Biggenden.
I think for memory it's called Marj's Tourist Resort. Correct me if I'm wrong, my memory has started to slow down a tad.
Not a bad Resort Doug. Large expansive grounds, trees and plenty of birds. Fantastic views of surrounding farmland. Sealed road to entrance, dirt road 1 foot. Great neighbours, will come for a chat. Exercise area (gardening by the hour or two)
Or chill out under your awning on your campchair and enjoy the serenity.
Happywanderer said
11:19 PM Jul 27, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
I looked at pictures of Paradise Dam last year when we were looking for a Qld get together. Definitely have to make a point of visiting the area.
I rememlber that Beth. Not enough room to have a large circle of vans though. All park along the bank of the dam in a row. Small in comparison to Gympie Cobb and Co.
Beth54 said
11:22 PM Jul 27, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Beth54 wrote:
I looked at pictures of Paradise Dam last year when we were looking for a Qld get together. Definitely have to make a point of visiting the area.
I rememlber that Beth. Not enough room to have a large circle of vans though. All park along the bank of the dam in a row. Small in comparison to Gympie Cobb and Co.
That's right. Also someone said it'd be colder so close to the water. I also suspect it'd be very hot in Summer, so maybe a Spring or Autumn camp.
Dougwe said
02:22 AM Jul 28, 2012
I like your new av Beth. I will have to talk to you one day about that portable sola power set up.
Beth54 said
02:36 AM Jul 28, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
I like your new av Beth. I will have to talk to you one day about that portable sola power set up.
I got bored looking at the same photo. The solar panel works a treat Doug. Bought it from ebay...80 watt for $179!
Happywanderer said
03:53 AM Jul 28, 2012
I've got the same now. Bought off Ebay. 120 watt for $259.00. Heavy but worth the effort.
Beth54 said
04:09 AM Jul 28, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
I've got the same now. Bought off Ebay. 120 watt for $259.00. Heavy but worth the effort.
Yes, I had to be careful of the weight, not only for moi but for Lulu too.
ParamountCruiser said
10:21 PM Jul 28, 2012
Happywanderer wrote:
Yep, I knew you were at the caravan park. Did you know there was a dump point there at the time or has that just been put in. I don't remember it being there last year. Its out in that triangle at the end of the caravan park.
Dump point has been there for several years.
ken thomas said
10:46 PM Jul 29, 2012
Just got to Wivenhoe dam and is bigger than paradise dam but good to see Queensland water making the areas accessable to the public altho at a cost $18 Ken
Beth54 said
02:51 AM Jul 30, 2012
ken thomas wrote:
Just got to Wivenhoe dam and is bigger than paradise dam but good to see Queensland water making the areas accessable to the public altho at a cost $18 Ken
How long are you at Wivenhoe Ken? I could take a run out to meet for a cuppa. I'll PM you.
What a beautiful place, heading back for a week or more chilling out.
Gday...
Know it well ... pretty place. You may notice the citrus farm just before you get to the Dam - that is where I was picking mandarins and oranges last year.
Cheeers - John
Gday...
Nup ... stayed in the Biggenden Van Park and drove in each day - it was a pleasant drive each day as well. Really enjoyed the van park, the drive, the countryside and the family who owned the orchard.
I had thought about living at Paradise Dam but they didn't have showers so I decided to stay at the van park in town.
cheers - John
Gday...
I think there was a dump point outside the park - outside the western boundary. However, I never made use of it, if it was there, as I simply used the facilities of the van park.
cheers - John
hi john
how do they pay when your picking on the farm and how do you get a start
cheers snap
Gday...
I go that particular job through Jobsearch - on the internet. Just go to
Just go to http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/ register and take it from there.
Payment is on 'contract rates' - eg $110/bin of mandarins - $50/bin of oranges.
It was fairly easy to pick a bin of mandarins a day (8am-4pm) and three bins of organges a day (8am-4pm)
cheers - John
I think for memory it's called Marj's Tourist Resort. Correct me if I'm wrong, my memory has started to slow down a tad.
Yes, this spot is working well. Ken and Lyn Thomas leave tomorrow after a few great days.
They look good when there is a group of them, well I think so anyway.
Looks good up there Marj, I will get up that way one day, hopefully sooner than later.
thanks John
I looked at pictures of Paradise Dam last year when we were looking for a Qld get together. Definitely have to make a point of visiting the area.
Not a bad Resort Doug. Large expansive grounds, trees and plenty of birds. Fantastic views of surrounding farmland. Sealed road to entrance, dirt road 1 foot. Great neighbours, will come for a chat. Exercise area (gardening by the hour or two)
Or chill out under your awning on your campchair and enjoy the serenity.
I rememlber that Beth. Not enough room to have a large circle of vans though. All park along the bank of the dam in a row. Small in comparison to Gympie Cobb and Co.
That's right. Also someone said it'd be colder so close to the water. I also suspect it'd be very hot in Summer, so maybe a Spring or Autumn camp.
I got bored looking at the same photo.
The solar panel works a treat Doug. Bought it from ebay...80 watt for $179!
Yes, I had to be careful of the weight, not only for moi but for Lulu too.
Dump point has been there for several years.
Ken
How long are you at Wivenhoe Ken? I could take a run out to meet for a cuppa. I'll PM you.