This is a small
cache (eclispe tin) well hidden and the park is sometimes very
popular with the Muggles so stealth is the order of the day! The
park is very well thought out with BBQ's, toilets, kids play area
etc. and make sure you check out the Farmer's Market every Sunday
morning.
The 'Maid of
Sker' played an important part in the early development of Nerang
and surrounding areas by providing a fast cargo service between
Nerang, Southport and Brisbane, Between 1893 and 1930 the Maid of
Sker made a weekly trip carrying cargo between Brisbane, Southport
and Nerang. Once loaded in Brisbane it was necessary to wait for
the tide to sail to Southport. Occasionally the Maid of Sker would
become stranded on a sandbank until the next tide. From Southport
once there was sufficient water over the shallows the Maid would
sail upstream to the Nerang township, a trip of two hours. She had
to complete the round trip on the same tide so they could afford
only one and a half hours unloading and loading produce and goods.
The old Maid now lies at rest a litttle upstream from her original
berth on the Nerang River at Nerang.
Thanks to the
Gold Coast City Council Library for the photo.