All Points of Interest in Gayndah
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Category: Place of Worship, Community | Public Space, Historical POI's 1901-1920, Historical, and Site | Religious
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The Grand Opening of the new Church – 18 Apr 1915 The first Roman Catholic Church in Gayndah, Queensland was established c 1860’s to 1870’s and was served by itinerant priests until the arrival of Father Constantine Rossolini, who was appointed as the first Parish Priest of Gayndah c 1871. At this time, the region was referred to as the Gayndah – Mt Perry Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical POI's 1881-1900, 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 above plaque which is displayed at the ‘Gayndah War Memorial’ summaries the tragedies and horrors of war. It summarises the Australians killed &/or injured during the various war events from 1860 to the present time, however, the figures do not include the relatives and friends also devasted: ” . . . This plaque acknowledges the tribute of sacrifice, pain Read more…
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Category: Court House, Government Buildings, Historical POI's 1921-1940, Historical, and Site | Govern, Learn, Health
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As Gayndah, in Queensland’s Burnett region, grew so very rapidly, so did the need for law and order. From the 3rd June 1848, when the Archers first crossed the Burnett River at the location that Gayndah now inhabits, the crossing place became known as ‘Norton’s Camp’. Within that following year, after the historic crossing of the river, ‘Norton’s Camp’ became a Read more…
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Public toilets are amongst the many amenities and facilities that ‘Lions Park‘ in Gayndah, Queensland, provides. This popular park features, wide open spaces, mature trees, landscaped garden areas, and is a great place for travellers to stop and take a break, as well as for locals to enjoy a day out with family and friends. The public toilets are wheelchair 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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Gayndah’s Information Centre can be found at the magnificent ‘Gayndah Museum‘ which comprises of a number of historic buildings including two significant pioneer homesteads which have been relocated and restored: ‘Ideraway‘ and ‘Ban Ban‘. Also, located just across the street, is an enormous pavilion housing an astounding collection of historical machinery, carts, artifacts, as well as a park with picnic facilities, amenities, a playground 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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Gayndah, in Queensland, is claimed to be ‘Queensland’s Oldest Town’. The Archer Brothers first lead their bullock team across the Burnett River in the May of 1848. Within four years, a town was born, and the first race meeting held. Horse racing was a favourite past-time in those early pioneering days. This monument pays tribute to the establishment of the sport in Queensland, 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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Barbecue facilities are centrally located on the perimeter of the ‘Simon Street Park‘ located in Gayndah, Queensland. With the playground, picnic facilities and amenities, all close by, it makes for a great place for that barbecue picnic with family and friends. 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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The township of Byrnestown is situate some 25 km north-east of Gayndah, in Queensland. In actual fact, Byrnestown was one of 3 communes to be established within the vicinity of Gayndah. The other two being: Resolute (located just to the east if Byrnestown ) and Bon Accord (located on the banks of the Barambah Creek). The communes were established under 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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Category: Town Centre & Info
weather for Gayndah Longitude: 151.611157 Latitude: -25.625793 Metres above Sea Level: 111.0 m Area: 68.4 km² Perimeter: 52.3 km View Gayndah’s Statistics & Demographics . Gayndah, Queensland’s Oldest Town !!! Set on the banks of the Burnett River in Queensland, Gayndah is reported to have once rivalled Brisbane and Ipswich to become the capital of the new Read more…
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Category: Community | Public Space, Infrastructure | Landmark, Park | Garden | Reserve, and Weir | Dam Wall | Reservoir
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The ‘Claude Wharton Weir & Park’ can be found, surrounded by orchards, on the northern bank of the Burnett River, some 3.5 km west of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland. A popular park for locals and travellers alike, as the weir ensures river water levels are maintained, thereby creating body of water large enough for activities such as water-skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking . Read more…
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The ‘Gayndah Racecourse‘ monument commemorates the historic significance of horse racing, and the Racecourse, to the Gayndah in Queensland, and summarises the following: 1852 The First Race Meeting was held at Gayndah – note that this is 7 years prior to Queensland’s separation from New South Wales 1861 The ‘Queensland Jockey Club‘ was formed at Gayndah’s Racecourse (within 2 years of separation) 1863 Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-Dump Point, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA- < 2 km to Town, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Shower | Washroom, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
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Longitude: 151.624719 Latitude: -25.629162 Approaching Gayndah, the ‘Oldest Town in Queensland‘, from an eastward direction, a delightful Rest Area materialises – situate on the northern flank of the Burnett Highway. Nestled on the banks of the Burnett River, this Rest Area is beautifully maintained with ample parking for large rigs, as well as small. The views of the river are beautiful, Read more…
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