All Points of Interest in Gayndah
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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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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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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 dump point has been provided for travellers at the ‘Zonhoven Park’ Rest Area located on the eastern perimeter of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland. This delightful rest area is situate on the northern flank of the Burnett Highway, overlooking the Burnett River. Clean amenities, sheltered picnic tables that overlook the river, open-air picnic tables that are positioned under the beautiful mature trees amidst landscaped garden 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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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: 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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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Located within the western perimeter of the council building in Gayndah, Queensland – on the corner of Capper and Pineapple Streets – is a well appointed amenities block which includes a parents room. These public toilets are wheelchair accessible. Some delightful, shaded picnic tables and an impressive monument can also be found in this locale . . . Helpful Hints: – Within the Town Centre – 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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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 Meson Street Discover Gayndah: – Nearby Features: – Points of 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…