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Sheltered under some beautiful large trees, these picnic tables are can be found, literally, right in the middle of Warton Street in Gayndah, Queensland. With amenities and shopping nearby, a great spot to stop for a rest . . . Public Toilets and an impressive monument can also be found in this locale . . . Helpful Hints: – Within the Town Centre – obtain Directions here – 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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Horse racing in Gayndah, Queensland, was established soon after the Archer Brothers lead the first bullock team across the Burnett River in the May of 1848 – this crossing place was to blossom into the town of Gayndah. The very first racecourse is purported to have run between two Gayndah hotels: the ‘Burnett Arms’ and the ‘Corinth Arms’, which were situated some 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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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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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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‘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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A picnic table, seating and fire pit are located along the creek perimeter of ‘Cullen Park’, which is nestled on the banks of Oaky Creek in Gayndah, Queensland. A great place for a picnic, perhaps after the children have enjoyed a swim at the ‘Gayndah Swimming Pool‘ ? . . . And if the swimming hasn’t worn them out, the playground equipment and expansive lawn 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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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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As one travels through Gayndah in Queensland, a gigantic Windmill set within the heart of town beckons some further exploration . . . One street back from the main street, a large reserve running the length of 2 entire blocks is revealed: The reserve between Warton & Pineapple Streets houses ‘Loins Park’ which is packed full of facilities and amenities for all to 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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Category: Historical POI's 1770-1800, Historical POI's 1801-1820, Historical POI's 1821-1840, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical POI's | Pre 1770, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Cultural
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For those who choose to enjoy a break at the ‘Zonhoven Park’ Rest Area, located on the eastern perimeter of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland, a short wander around the area will reveal a delightful monument affording just a tiny snippet into the lives of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation. It reads: “Wangaun (Welcome) This was one of the Campsites of the Wakka Wakka People. Read more…
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A number of sheltered picnic tables are dispersed around ‘Lions Park‘ in Gayndah, Queensland. All have varied views of the playground, skate park, exercise park, and expansive lawn areas – making is so easy to prepare a picnic lunch whilst the children are running around, enjoying all the park has to offer. This popular park features, wide open spaces, mature trees, 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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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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‘Archers Lookout’ is just a short walk from Gayndah’s town centre, in the ‘Upper Burnett’ region of Queensland. As one follows the service road off E Maud Street, the incline becomes quite precipitous resulting in amazing views in all directions. This amazing rocky structure seems to suddenly jut out from the surrounding landscape and is dominant in many of the sceneries in and around Gayndah. 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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‘Goolara Park’ is situated on an elevated rise, behind the town centre of Gayndah in Queensland. Its northern perimeter is sheltered by beautiful, mature trees. Though there are no facilities or amenities provided, it is a lovely, quite locale to enjoy the peace and views that surround . . . Helpful Hints: – Within Close Proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions Read more…
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