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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Playground, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
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Longitude: 153.520024 Latitude: -28.425469 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 350 m north of the Pottsville Road Intersection, the Rest Area at Sleepy Hollow in New South Wales provides ample parking for cars, caravans, trailers and motorhomes; as well as a separate section for longer term truck parking. For larger rigs, an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario is provided. The Rest Read more…
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These sheltered barbecues share a large ‘Rotary International’ pavilion with a number of picnic tables – all of which overlook Dromana Pier, the beach, and the beautiful Port Phillip Bay. Surrounded by large lawn areas lined with landscaped garden beds, this pavilion is perfect for a large gathering of family and friends – and what a view to enjoy whilst attending Read more…
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Located on a service road off the Princes Highway, two scarred trees are evident, both still living. The service road can be found some 350 m north of the old railway bridge which crosses the highway – the service road follows the course of the old Princes Highway, leading to the site of the former road bridge at Stratford, in Victoria – though now inaccessible Read more…
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A car park of some 40 spaces is sited behind a bluestone retaining wall, directly on the beach, and overlooks the stunning Port Phillip Bay. From this vantage point, one does not even have to get out of the car to enjoy the panoramas before you !!! Located just back from the beachside car park, behind the sand dunes, some public toilets, outdoor showers, picnic Read more…
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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, Infrastructure | Landmark, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
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The lower car park Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula, affords a viewing area with bench seats to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of this stunning coastline. Public toilets and outdoor showers are also provided at this locale. Situate only some 36 m above sea level, this carpark provides shorter trip down a walkway, which includes stairs, to the beautiful beach Read more…
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Located approximately mid-way along the eastern perimeter of Point Leo’s Raws Reserve, a number of picnic tables compliment the sheltered barbecues and an enormous playground for the children. More picnic tables can also be located along the walking trails within the reserve as well as along the stunning foreshore. These picnic tables are perfectly located for young children who will delight in the Read more…
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The Arthurs Seat Summit, being as popular as it is, wouldn’t be the same without the facilities that support constant steam of visitors admiring the amazing views. Discreetly hidden from the road, these public toilets are a blessing to many who visit the area, as they are the only ones available on the summit, and, one of only two on the Arthurs Read more…
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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Shelter, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
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Longitude: 151.311537 Latitude: -25.573371 Travelling along the beautiful stretch of road between Eidsvold and Mundubbera in Queensland, a Truck Parking Area provides the perfect opportunity to take a moment to savour the views – breathtaking !! Rolling hills that expand in every direction – the peace and tranquility – as the Burnett Highway is not overly busy . . . Read more…
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The public toilets are located off to the side of the service road, within ‘The Pines‘ park precinct – only a couple of metres away from all of the park’s facilities. This toilet is wheel chair accessible…. ‘The Pines‘ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables / Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Outdoor Showers and a Playground. Helpful Hints: – Approximately 1.3 km West from the Town Centre – obtain Directions here Read more…
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Set amidst a number of picnic tables within the ‘J Henderson Reserve‘, these barbecues are neatly sheltered by a pavilion whilst enjoying uninterrupted and breathtaking views of Port Phillip Bay. The large open lawn area together with direct beach access means that lunch can be sizzling away on the barbecue whilst still keeping a watchful eye on the children as they play – the large Cypress trees offering Read more…
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Leaving the car ahead of the entrance entitled ‘Collins Settlement 1803 – the First Official European Settlement in Victoria‘, a short stroll of only 225 m along a mostly bitumen pathway will reveal another lookout which takes in the beauty of both ‘Sullivan Bay’ and ‘Cameron’s Bight’. Further information signage reveals the geological evolution of the area, the sunklands between the Fault Lines, of which Read more…
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On a hot, Summer’s day, what better way to spend some time than enjoying all manner of water sports at the ‘Claude Wharton Weir & Park‘ ?? Located on the northern bank of the Burnett River, some 3.5 km west of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland, this is a popular park for both travellers and locals. Water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking . . Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical, and Site | Infrastructure
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Though there is no evidence remaining of the Bairnsdale Punt that faithfully serviced the community from c 1847 until the 4th December 1875, it was the only means of crossing the Mitchell River for some 28 years . . . However, towards its final years of service, the public were desperately in need of a permanent structure. The following excerpt from an article published in the Gippsland Read more…
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The ‘Ideraway Run’ was procured by J.B. Reid in 1848. The original site of the homestead was some 6.5 km from Gayndah, in Queensland’s Upper Burnett region – as indicated on the map below. It is difficult to fathom how large these selections were, in a time of bullock, horse and cart . . . The Homestead is estimated at a build Read more…
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‘Dayman Park’ in Urangan, Queensland, presents in two levels – beautifully landscaped and maintained. It is interesting to note that the park was named after Lieutenant Dayman, who was the first to successfully navigated a course through the channel between the “Great Sandy Island” and the mainland c 10th November 1846. ” . . . In Macgillivray’s narrative of her cruise, between 1846 Read more…
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Gippsland Times – Excerpt – 15 Apr 1873 The foundation stone of the historic Wesleyan Methodist Church situate in Stratford, Victoria, was laid by Mrs. George Little on the Friday, 11th April 1873 – with a specially purchased silver trowel. It is believed that a container naming the Chief Stewards of the time, being “Mr George Little, Mr William Little and Read more…
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Situate just to the right, as one enters the northern Entrance to the beautiful ‘Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens‘ is a stunning, yet tranquil, ‘Chinese Garden’ featuring many water features, architectural structures & bridges – all whilst nestled in amidst the most beautiful plants and flowers. Though the hustle and bustle of Urangan in Queensland is just on the other side Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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A memorial commemorating the arrival of the first Europeans to settle in ‘Hervey Bay’, the Martin family, is located in the approximate vicinity that the family first landed on the shores of what is now known as Pialba, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. On the 30th November 1863, Boyle Martin, a young man in his early 20’s, his wife, Sarah, and their baby son Read more…
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Little Reserve can be accessed via Newcombe Street, Pier Street, The Esplanade and Fisher Street. This toilet block is located on The Esplanade aspect of the park providing for easy access from users of the walking / cycling trail, Portarlington’s shopping precinct is located just across Newcombe Street from Little Reserve, and the beach is located in the opposite direction – Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, Public Art | Sculpture, and Site | Cultural
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One of the many features within Seawinds Gardens are the sculptures found nestled into a rock retaining wall, whilst approaching the entrance to the Northern Lookout. Commissioned by the last private owners of these gardens, Sir Thomas and Lady Travers, William Ricketts is the sculptor behind these amazing figurines that have prevailed for what must be well over four decades, considering these gardens were Read more…