Jack Evans was a former cane cutter, lifesaver, shopkeeper,
fisherman, honorary beach inspector, shark catcher, porpoise
trainer, swimming instructor, fundraiser and aquarium owner; Jack
Evans Pet Porpoise Pool. Jack moved the porpoise pool aquarium from
Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta QLD to the mouth of the Tweed River in
1961 at Duranbah, Tweed Heads NSW. Jack Evans Pet Porpoise Pool
show was the forerunner to other even more successful Gold Coast
dolphin shows. Jack eventually sold the porpoise pool to Keith
Williams in 1976. Eventually the porpoise pool became other
amusement venues until it was demolished and returned to parkland.
The Boat Harbour was named Jack Evans Boat Harbour in his honor
because of his involvement with a rescue in of a family of four in
January 1963.
The Jack Evans Boat Harbour is a remnant of the Tweed River Back
Channel which, along with Greenbank Island was reclaimed in the
late 1960s. Many residential and civic buildings are now located
where the Back Channel and Greenbank Island once were, along Bay
Street.
Stage 1 of the redevelopment to enhance the boat harbour
forshore and water quality started last year, so improvement on
perfection is imminent. Bring along a picnic, pillow (for nodding
off), togs and towels.
The cache is a traditional small container containing a log,
pencil and sharpner. We have included swaps at the time of
establishing; Wildlife Warrier wrist band, 2 astronaut figurines,
ball stresser, donkey cards, pirate whistle and kalidescope.
Permission;
Dogs
Conditions;
Recommended for Kids, Takes Less Than an Hour, Short Rock Climbing
Required, Available at All Times, Scenic View, Parking Available,
Public Transportation, Public BBQs Nearby, Cold Outdoor Shower
Available, Drinking Water Nearby, Public Restrooms, Shopping Centre
Nearby,