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Longitude: 151.843178 Latitude: -32.661625 Set amidst landscaped garden areas, the ‘Twelve Mile Hill’ Rest Area is located on the northern flank of the Pacific Highway, some 24.4 km north of the Hunter River crossing, Hexham. A short walking track provides the perfect opportunity to stretch the legs and learn about the area from the information boards along the way. The large area easily Read more…
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This delightful picnic area is perfectly located to service the beautiful Whitecliffs Lookout, the replica Lime Kiln, the beach, and the beginning of the 12.4 km Bay Trail. Beautifully nestled behind the sand dunes, relishing the shelter of many mature trees, as well as enjoying expansive lawn areas, this picnic area is perfect for a quiet meal whilst enjoying the many attractions Read more…
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Longitude: 146.438815 Latitude: -38.665438 Located in the heart of the township of Welshpool in Victoria, this shady Rest Area provides a perfect opportunity to stop and enjoy a relaxing break. Situate within a beautiful park, the landscaped gardens compliment the beautiful facilities and amenities. Stretch your legs and take a walk around this pretty little town, as it is Read more…
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Picnic Tables can be found scattered around ‘Quota Park‘, which is only a short distance from the beautiful Torquay Beach, in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The picnic tables are a perfect place to enjoy a family meal after a day at the beach, whilst all the while, savouring the views over Hervey Bay…. ‘Quota Park’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, open-air Picnic Read more…
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A barbecue has been provided to compliment the sheltered picnic tables located closest to the entrance of ‘Lions Park‘ in Gayndah, Queensland. With the shopping precinct of Gayndah only a few hundred metres away, supplies for your barbecue are within easy reach -whilst all the while, the children can enjoy the playground, skate park, exercise park, and expansive lawn areas for that Read more…
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Excerpt – Map “New Holland & Asiatic Isles” for ‘Thomsons New General Atlas’ dated 1814 On the 20th May 1770, H.M. Bark ‘Endeavour’ sailed along the coast of what is now known as Wide Bay and Fraser Island. Upon passing the tip of Fraser Island, Captain Cook documented: ” . . . The extreme point of the Shoal we judged to Read more…
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Longitude: 149.317174 Latitude: -31.234609 This Rest Area signifies the end of the Road Train route. Though not physically separated from the Newell Highway, it provides ample room for large rigs, as well as small vehicles, to stop for a break, a quick refresh, and a toilet . . . Located some 6.5 km north-east of the beautiful township Read more…
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“Hat Rock” was a significant landmark to the very first explorers of Port Phillip Bay. Matthew Flinders’ first named and identified “Hat Rock” on his Map of Port Phillip Bay in 1802. Extract – Matthew Flinders Map of 1802 It is a rocky outcrop that can best be described as the highest, most northerly point of the Bellarine Peninsula. It also forms Read more…
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The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington, on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. Steeles Rock, Portarlington – Courtesy VRO – Diagram 19 This beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting the sandy Read more…
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Walking along the northern end of Western Parade in Point Leo, a cliff top boardwalk which continues further with a walking trail, reveals the most breathtaking views across Western Port. Seating along the boardwalk encourages a pause, to take in the views. A little further along, picnic tables nestled amidst the vegetation are also perfectly positioned to make the most of this Read more…
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‘Quota Park’ is one of the many beautiful stops along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail. Located on the foreshore of Hervey Bay in Torquay, Queensland, the park enjoys amazing views across the bay whilst being sheltered under mature trees. The beautifully landscaped gardens and winding pathways, with picnic facilities and amenities dispersed in various spots around the Park, provides ample choice of where you would like to sit Read more…
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‘Cullen Park’ is nestled on the banks of Oaky Creek, not far from the junction with the Burnett River in Gayndah, Queensland. It comprises of an expansive lawn area, with a number of ‘Queensland Bottle Trees‘ featured in the garden areas. With the back drop of the creek on one side and ‘Gayndah Swimming Pool‘ on the other, it presents as a quite Read more…
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The welcoming township of Mundubbera in Queensland, with its wide streets and beautiful gardens, provides easy parking for caravans, motorhomes, etc. – right in the heart of town . . . Shopping, parks, gardens, amenities, facilities are all within a “stone’s throw”. The section of Bauer Street, between Lyons & Burnett Streets is set aside to allow for large vehicle parking. It also conveniently includes Read more…
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Located some 3 km from the centre of the township of Portarlington in Victoria, this assembly of weatherboard buildings comprises stables, outbuildings, house and cheese factory – sadly now in a ruinous condition . . . However, some evidence demonstrating the various stages of development of the property and the additions to the buildings over the years, still remain. The main house features Read more…
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The seaside village of Portarlington in Victoria presents as a beautiful, historical township that enjoys expansive views of parks, gardens and the magnificent Port Phillip Bay – from almost all standpoints. The main shopping precinct is located along Newcombe Street, between High and Brown Streets. There are a number of smaller shopping areas located at various locales about town. Cafes, restaurants, specialty shops, Read more…
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Public Toilets are conveniently located within the beautiful ‘Pioneer Park‘ in Childers, in Queensland. They compliment the many amenities provided within this shady picnic spot – a perfect place for a stopover and a stretch of the legs whilst journeying along the Bruce Highway . . . ‘Pioneer Park’ is dedicated to the founding and first pioneers who infiltrated the ‘Isis Scrub’ – Read more…
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Walking some 70 m from the Car Park in a south-westerly direction, along Charlton Esplanade – beyond the Moolyyir Street intersection – the road grinds to a halt, and a short walking track begins. Then, a small bridge comes into view which crosses Moolyyir Creek – a sudden change in the flora that surrounds is immediately apparent. The Mangrove lined banks of the creek are Read more…
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A number of picnic tables are spread along the eastern sector of the Point Leo Ring Road, opposite the beautiful Raws Reserve. Some are set high on the cliff, under the shade of the trees, overlooking the wonderful beach and sparkling water – whilst others can be found directly on the edge of the sand, adjacent to some of the beach access walkways . Read more…
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The fantastic Skate Park facility located within ‘Lions Park‘, Gayndah, Queensland, is dedicated to yet another tragic loss of a life to war – this time, in Afghanistan. The plaque carries the insignia of The Australian Army, and reads: . ” Dedicated to the Memory of Sapper Jacob ‘Snowy’ Moerland, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan Read more…
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Auspiciously located just a few hundred metres down the road from the hustle and bustle of the main Rye Front Beach precinct, ‘Rotary Park’ has all the facilities for an enjoyable picnic adjacent to a beautiful beach and playground. The playground is perfectly sited to keep an eye on the children whilst preparing the barbecue, and, should you have forgotten anything, a Read more…