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Located adjacent to the Car Park to the west of the Bullock Island Road and Princes Highway Intersection, is a well appointed boat ramp and jetty, providing easy access to the magnificent Gippsland Lakes. The car park precinct facilities also include: fish cleaning facilities, dump point, skate park, a delightful beach area with picnic tables . . . Helpful Hints: Lakes Read more…
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Picnic Tables nestled under a pavilion can be found off the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, within the ‘Osprey Viewing Platform‘ park area located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Enjoy unspoiled views of the glistening waters of Hervey Bay, whilst still being tucked away, in amongst the trees and gardens. A perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends and family . . . ‘Osprey Read more…
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This private home was built by Mr Browne in the mid 1890’s. ‘Tarina’ is a unique Queenslander style home. The property was once renowned for its Rose Gardens – for which it had won many awards during the early 1900’s . . . As this is a private residence, this historic icon can only be viewed from the roadside. Helpful Hints: Read more…
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Public toilets are provided at the ‘Harry Clues Memorial Park‘, which bestows stunning views across the river and countryside, ample shelter under the mature trees, and large lawn areas. Located some 850 m south of the township of Johnsonville in Victoria, the park is situate along the banks of the Tambo River, where once a punt, sawmill, ship building yard and bustling port prevailed . . . ‘Harry Clues Read more…
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Category: Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, Park | Garden | Reserve, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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‘Pioneer Park’ is a shady, beautifully manicured park, located just off the main road that runs through the beautiful township of Childers, in Queensland, designed to commemorate the first pioneers of the region. Meandering pathways through beautiful gardens, with seating provided on which to take it all in – it proves a very popular locale for a picnic with family and 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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Some 40 m from the entrance gate into Point Leo’s stunning foreshore precinct, a service road veers off to the left, descending down to the beach at which a small, court-like car park appears. This car park has dynamic views across a tranquil creek which empties onto the beach, and of Western Port – without even having to get out of the car !!! However, Read more…
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Longitude: 146.479152 Latitude: -34.814187 Set within the ‘Gillenbah State Forest’, this beautiful Rest Area is well equipped, spacious, peaceful, and large enough to take stroll, refresh, enjoy a picnic, venture into the surrounding forest . . . You will find the ‘Gillenbah Rest Area’ on the southern flank of the Newell Highway, some 10 km south-west of the of the township Read more…
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‘Scarness Park’ is a very beautiful park enjoying great, uninterrupted views out to the waters of Hervey Bay. One only has to walk a short distance from the park to enjoy a refreshing swim. The magnificent facilities provided within the park, mean you can wash off the salt and sand at the outdoor shower, quash the hunger pains by enjoying the picnic facilities which are Read more…
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Situate at the ‘Federation Drive’ Entrance to the historic ‘Gayndah Racecourse‘ in Gayndah, Queensland, is a memorial reminding us of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation, that reads: “Paddy was the only recognised King of the Wakka Wakka People. He was buried in this vicinity Circa 1870″ Aborigines have been resident in Australia for tens of thousands of Read more…
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A picnic table or two are available at ‘The Bluff‘ on Eagle Point in Victoria. What a great place to stop and enjoy the view. Whether you are cycling the stunning landscape that surrounds the Mitchell River, touring, holidaying or enjoying a fun day out – the panorama is spectacular – a sight not to be missed !!! The road is accessible to Read more…
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Category: Canal | Lock, Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Infrastructure
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The transport of goods and passengers within the Gippsland region, as well as from Melbourne to Gippsland was a major hurdle in opening Gippsland, and all its riches, to Melbourne and beyond . . . Surrounded by mountains to the east and swamps to the west, an easy overland route was barely navigable in those early years. ” . . . The Read more…
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This car park is located at the very first Beach Access point (UGN01) in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The car park services an access point for beach goers, for which an Outdoor Shower has been provided, as well as a walking track and bridge that crosses Moolyyer Creek. There, some interesting information signage regarding Mangroves, fish and the ‘Urang Urang Crossing’ can be Read more…
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Found at the walkway onto the beautiful Torquay Beach, on the ‘Bill Fraser Park’ side, you will most likely walk straight past the outdoor showers, which are ideally located to wash off the sand and salt – after a swim, paddle or walk at the beach. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables, Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Viewing Platform, Sculpture, Pavilion and Outdoor Showers. Helpful Hints: Read more…
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Aerial View of Brunswick Heads prior to Breakwater Torakina Park is located on the east bank of Simpsons Creek, encompassing the entire peninsula, north of South Beach Road – from the Creek to the Ocean. The park bestows expansive, sheltered lawn areas overlooking the Brunswick River South Arm, known as Simpsons Creek – with its beautiful old wooden bridge c 1960; as well as Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1901-1920, Historical POI's 1921-1940, Historical POI's 1941-1960, Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical POI's Post 1980, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Military
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The War Memorial, situate amidst the mature trees and luscious green lawns of Memorial Park in Seaspray, Victoria, is a fitting monument to all those who have been touched by the devastation of war. The plaques include World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the conflicts that have continued since. The park’s iron & bluestone gates, together with its modern facilities ensure that all feel welcome and are Read more…
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The paddle steamer, PS ‘Ozone’ traversed Port Phillip Bay between the years 1886 to 1925 – transporting cargo, passengers and holiday makers from Melbourne → to Mornington & Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula → then Queencliff on the Bellarine Peninsula → and returning to Melbourne. She was sleek and beautiful, featuring a green hull, a white upper structure, topped by two orange funnels. Her three decks contained a Read more…
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Located directly opposite the main shopping precinct of Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, this large, well equipped and beautiful park provides a charming location for all the family to enjoy an Aussie ‘Barbie’, a game of footy on the expansive lawn areas, or just watch the children play on the fantastic playground and skate park. If it is a little hot, Read more…
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The damming of the Burnett River just upstream from Gayndah in Queensland, provides the perfect opportunity for boating enthusiasts, whether it be water-skiing, fishing, kayaking . . . A boat ramp is located at the ‘Claude Wharton Weir & Park‘ – on the northern bank of the Burnett River, some 3.5 km west of the township of Gayndah, by road. This delightful park is Read more…
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‘Scarness Park‘ lies in the heart of Scarness, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, offering views across Hervey Bay, through the trees and landscaped gardens, and, the palm trees. The Gazebo, itself, is equipped with bench style seating and is accompanied by all the facilities you might hope to find, including barbecues and picnic tables. This quiet corner of ‘Scarness Park’ is the perfect place Read more…