All Points of Interest in Queensland
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Sheltered barbecues provide exquisite views whilst cooking up a storm for friends and family. A delightful and interesting spot for a barbecue picnic – especially if you are lucky enough to observe the magnificent, and unique, Osprey . . . ‘Osprey Viewing Platform’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, beach access, and rubbish bins. Helpful Hints: – Located approximately 1.3 km West of the Urangan Read more…
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Located in the heart of Torquay, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, this boat ramp extends out onto Torquay Beach – ideally located to launch your vessel, onto the beautiful waters of Hervey Bay – where you can set your worries aside, and enjoy the open space of the bay…. The Boat Ramp is right next to the ‘Ernie Organ Park‘, which provides facilities such as: Public Toilets, Picnic Tables, Outdoors Showers and Barbecues – perfect Read more…
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A number of open-air picnic tables are situate within the tranquil ‘Apex Tramway Park‘, which is located just one street away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD of Childers, in Queensland. Beautifully sheltered by mature trees, they provide the perfect place to enjoy a picnic. The park is adjacent to the large vehicle Car Park – just perfect for travellers Read more…
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Mount Cooroora, located in Pomona, Queensland, is a prominent escarpment that juts out of the surrounding landscape and dominates all that surrounds it. With its striking vertical inclines rising to 439 m above sea level, one has to question how it came to be ? . . . In fact, Mt Cooroora was once within a volcano vent – some 20-30 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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‘Bicentennial Park’ is situate along the Burnett River foreshore in Mundubbera, Queensland. Established in 1988, this park includes a large variety of monuments and sculptures depicting those important events and people that shaped the township of Mundubbera, the surrounding district, and our nation, Australia. Packed full of picnic facilities, information, points of interest, playgrounds, walking trails, exercise parks, amenities, and of Read more…
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A number of picnic tables are dispersed around the ‘Simon Street Park‘ located in Gayndah, Queensland – catering for most partialities. With the playground, barbecue and amenities, all close by, it makes for a great place for a picnic. This beautiful park is nestled within the historical precinct of Gayndah, which houses a museum; a number of beautifully restored, historic homes and homesteads of the Read more…
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Walking the streets of Gayndah in Queensland, a giant windmill, ‘smack-bang’ in the middle of town is observed – how unusual ? – it definately warrants further investigation . . . As it draws closer, its size is startling – and such an Australian icon. Below, a memorial stands, an extract of which reads: . ” The Albert Colch Memorial Windmill This windmill is Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1901-1920, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Infrastructure
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Heading along Bauer Street, towards the banks of the Burnett River, a service road heads along the top of the river bank, in a south-easterly direction, however Bauer Road continues until a large wood structure resembling the remains of a wooden bridge, obstructs the road that once descended down to the river. Just across from this wooden structure is a monument that reads: Read more…
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This picnic table is located in a great spot on top of a hill in Point Vernon, Queensland. It overlooks the water across Hervey Bay, where, on a clear day, it is possible to see the Urangan Pier and Fraser Island (which may inspire you to visit them). With the shelter overhead, the table is perfect to set up a picnic and just enjoy the glorious Read more…
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Interested in updating or adding to this information ?? → Contact the team at POI Australia – this service is FREE !!! Why not consider our Affiliate Program to help support your funding efforts ?? . . . Helpful Hints: – Within Close Proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available along Capper Street Discover Gayndah: – Nearby Features: – Points of Read more…
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The outdoor shower is located on the access path to the beach, so you are likely to walk straight past it when going down to the water. The access path can be found near the sheltered Picnic Tables situate at the entrance into ‘The Pines‘. A rocky shelf runs parallel with the park, so if you would like to go for a swim, you may have to walk some 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 very large, well maintained Car Park of some 64 x Spaces including Disabled Spaces, is located just behind the Central Business District of Childers, in Queensland. It is perfectly sited to service the shops, eateries, RSL, hotels, Library, parks, gardens, etc. of this beautiful and historic town. Parking is available for your bicycle too !!! Helpful Hints: – Within the Town Centre – obtain Directions here Read more…
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The journey to the stunning ‘McConnell Lookout & Park‘ is beautiful, and once at the summit, the views – breathtaking . . . A delightful park has been set up to enable visitors to make the most of the beauty that surrounds them. Amongst the facilities is a public toilet which is situate on the perimeter of the car park. Read more…
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This Boat Ramp is accompanied with Fish Cleaning Facilities and plenty of car parking that provides ample room for trailers, for when you would like to leave it there for the day while being on the water. Plus, lighting over the boat ramp is provided for those early mornings or late nights… Gatakers Bay experiences dramatic high and low tides, which is not uncommon for Point Read more…
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Torquay Beach, located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is the perfect location to swim, enjoy the sun, the sea, and, indulge in the many, many water activities available in the relatively safe waters of Hervey Bay. The waters are clear, warm, clean and inviting, and should it become too hot on the beach, the foreshore area provides ample shade, shelter, Read more…
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The specifications of the WWI, 75 mm Field Guns, which were specifically designed for Turkey and named the ‘7,5 cm Feld Kanone M/03’ (in German) are: No.: 47 Built: 1903 Weight in Firing Position: 1,000 kg Calibre: 75 mm Tube Length: 30 calibres Projectile Weight: 6.35 kg Initial Velocity: 500 m / s Maximum Range: 8 km Elevation Range: -5 / Read more…
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Located adjacent to the car park are public toilets which service those who are out to enjoy time on the beach, walk their dog, or, enjoy a picnic in the foreshore park area. The shaded reserve abuts the ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Marina’ precinct of the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, and is sited adjacent to a beautiful stretch of sandy Read more…