Come for a dive at Maroon Dam!

This trip is NOT weather-dependent. It's a protected area so we can go rain, wind or shine!

When: 26-28th September, 2025
Head up to the dam Friday Afternoon for Saturday and Sunday Diving

Where: Maroon Dam - Pointro Bunkhouse ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/fxJywN3jwqHeVVJn6 )

Cost:
Accomidation: $80 ($40 per person, per night) for a bed in the 'Pointro Bunkhouse' or book your own camping at Pointro Campsite (apparently $46/pp a night!?)
Fuel: $10
Fishing Permit: $$ ?? (If you want to go fishing from Diver 1 when we're not diving. An additional $5 each for fuel donation) 
Day Visit: $30. Yes, sadly sorry, the Pointro caretakes charge almost as much for day visitors as they do for an overnight stay. 

Dive: Maroon Dam - Exploration diving! Two potential sites identified are the Pinnacle and around the Ghost Gums. There is an existing exclusion zone near the dam wall and ourdoor education facilities in the north, though we'll expand that area for safety. Also keeping away from the Ski Club bay. 

Activities (beside Diving):
Camp Fire: I'll arrange some wood to bring and they have a fire ring at the Bunkhouse.
Fishing:Maroon Dam is stocked by the Maroon-Moogerah Fish Management Association. The dam is stocked with Ausralian bass, golden perch, Mary River cod and silver perch. Maroon Dam | Queensland Government 
Yabbying: The dam contains Redclaw Yabbies - There is no limit or permit required to catch Redclaw at Maroon. If you have an opera style trap and a float, bring it! (Redclaw love Rockmelon/Honeydew rind for bait)

You will need;

Dive Gear (including weights).
Tanks.
Dive Tickets.
SMB - It's an active Skiing dam, so if you're not on the anchor line, send your SMB up first.

Your own Food and Drinking water. (The Bunkhouse has rain water... your call)
Pointro Bunkhouse has a cold room (plenty of space for soft drink) and a full (ish) kitchen for cooking. 

Linnen/Bedding. 
I would highly suggest a single sheet to cover their mattresses and something warm as the house can be a little drafty.
Mozzie Spray...

What next?
To confirm your spot please register for the trip and transfer $90 into the Club Bank account. 

Have fun Diving!

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