Located on the scenic banks of
the Macquarie river.
The Dubbo City Caravan Park is situated on 3.8 hectares of land near the banks of
the Macquarie River and within walking distance of the CBD, Clubs, supermarkets, and the new Cinema complex.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office contracted the NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries to undertake a short - term monitoring project to assess the response of native fish in
the Macquarie River to these environmental flows.
This document sets out the plans for managing within a multi-year context the Commonwealth environmental water portfolio in
the Macquarie River Valley for 2017 — 18.
This is a summary of the efforts of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder in protecting and restoring
the Macquarie River Valley.
Environmental water in
the Macquarie River reached the Barwon River in May during the recession of a significant flow event in the Barwon River during April, with an increase in flow in the Barwon downstream of
the Macquarie River confluence.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office contracted WaterNSW to undertake a short - term monitoring project to monitor the hydrology in the lower
Macquarie River during the connection flow.
A combination of Commonwealth and New South Wales environmental water has been delivered to
the Macquarie River and Macquarie Marshes since 2009 - 10, which has helped to support the inundation of core wetland areas and supported vegetation, fish and waterbirds.
Left: Young of year golden perch from the lower
Macquarie River — May 2017.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office funded monitoring activities to evaluate the short - term (annual) environmental response of selected watering actions in
the Macquarie river system in 2014 - 15 and 2016 - 17.
Between 16 April and 15 May 2017, 27,583 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered to the lower
Macquarie River to provide connection from to the Barwon River, via the mid-Macquarie and Macquarie Marshes.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office contracted the NSW Department of Primary Industries — Fisheries to undertake a short - term monitoring project to assess the response of native fish in the lower
Macquarie River to the connection flow.
Photo: Junction of the lower
Macquarie River and Barwon River during the connection flow.
Commonwealth Environmental Water Portfolio Management Plan:
Macquarie River Valley 2017 - 18 sets intentions for 2017 — 18 in a multi-year context by identifying the longer - term flow regime to meet environmental demands, documenting what has occurred in the previous three years and considering the implications of 2017 — 18 intentions for demands in future years.
Hyrtl's tandan, a medium bodied river channel specialist more commonly found in the Paroo / Barwon / Darling River system, were detected at the most downstream site, representing the first capture of the species by DPI Fisheries in
the Macquarie River.
Not exact matches
Macquarie was a leader in New Zealand's equity market as joint lead arranger of the $ 1.4 billion IPO of government - owned Might
River Power, the country's first privatization in 14 years.
Movement of native fish species, particularly golden perch and spangled perch was facilitated by the environmental flow and connection between the
Macquarie and Barwon
rivers.
Connectivity between the lower
Macquarie and Barwon
rivers can be successfully achieved using environmental water, particularly in synchrony with flow events occurring in the Barwon
River.
Between 4 and 12 April 2017, 2,648 ML of Commonwealth environmental water was delivered in conjunction with 3,833 ML of NSW environmental water to the mid-
Macquarie River and
Macquarie Marshes to provide opportunities for the post-spawning dispersal of native fish, including golden, silver and spangled perch.
In winter and spring 2017, Commonwealth and NSW environmental water was delivered to the mid-
Macquarie River and Marshes to continue building resilience in the
Macquarie catchment, and to support further recovery in the system.
Last year, the Murray - Darling Basin Authority recommended a reduction in environmental flows of 70 gigalitres per year from the Darling
River catchments, including a reduction of environmental flows to the internationally important
Macquarie Marshes, which the study shows have also suffered a long - term decline in waterbird numbers across most species.
The Wild West Coast Tour departs from Cambridge, taking passengers over the Central Highlands towards
Macquarie Harbour, before descending to Strahan to join a Gordon
River cruise.
Depart from the small town of Strahan and journey across
Macquarie Harbour into Gordon
River aboard a large catamaran with Gordon
River Cruises.
Melbourne, Dandenong Ranges, Puffing Billy Train, Philip Island Penguin Parade, Canberra, Snowy Mountains, Thredbo, Sydney, Katoomba, Hawkesbury
River Cruise, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Port
Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Gold Coasts, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane,, Ettamogah Pub, Buderim, Big Pineapple, Rockhampton, Boat Cruise On The Whitsunday Passage, Townsville, Cairns, Kuranda Railway, Port Douglas, Daintree
River.
With the mouth of the wide, lazy Hastings
River on one side and the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean on the other, Port
Macquarie is a water lover's paradise where surfing, water skiing, sailing, deep - sea fishing, dolphin and whale watching, scuba diving and great fishing are all available.
Port
Macquarie forms part of the picturesque Holiday Coast ideally located at the mouth of the mighty Hastings
River and the eastern sea board.
The magnificent scenery of Lake
Macquarie, the Hawkesbury
River for morning tea & lunch between the vines to complete a wonderful relaxing day full of new memories.
Highlights: * Hawkesbury
River — morning tea overlooking one of Australia's most scenic
rivers, * Wine tasting throughout the Hunter Region, * Winery Tour — learn about the wine making process, * Cheese tasting, * Lookouts over the Hunter Valley, * Historical Towns, * Lake
Macquarie — Australia's largest salt - water lake, * Relaxing picnic lunch with views of the Hunter Valley.
Port
Macquarie is located on the New South Wales North Coast halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, at the mouth of the Hastings
River.
Rydges Port
Macquarie offers conference and function facilities that can cater for up to 175 people in theatre style and all four conference rooms offer an enviable position adjacent to the Hastings
River.
Port
Macquarie offers conference organisers some excellent opportunities for Team Building and social activities, water sports on the Hastings
River, Town Beach & Flynns Beach while the hinterland offers pristine rainforests.
Sails Resort Port
Macquarie - by Rydges is a 3.5 star resort on New South Wales» north coast, which enjoys spectacular views over the Hastings
River...
Sails Resort Port
Macquarie - by Rydges is a 3.5 star resort on New South Wales» north coast, which enjoys spectacular views over the Hastings
River and Marina.
Rydges Port
Macquarie overlooks the beautiful Hastings
River in north coast NSW.