All Points of Interest in Gayndah
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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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The delightful and colourful picnic tables – each with their own umbrella – compliment the fantastic playground equipment in ‘Rotary Park‘ in Gayndah, Queensland. Located just west of the Oaky Creek Bridge, adjacent to the ‘Gayndah Swimming Pool‘, the park equipment is reminiscent of a bygone era – it is so wonderful to see one of these charismatic parks preserved . . . ‘Rotary Park’ Facilities 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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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 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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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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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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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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The earliest ‘Gayndah Hospital’ is reported to have been located adjacent to the original Police Station and Court House, which were all once located on Capper Street – just to the east of the Town Centre. . Gayndah’s First Hospital – c 1850’s . Details regarding the first hospital are elusive, however the following excerpts confirm the existence of the hospital prior to 1860, 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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Public toilets are amongst the many amenities and facilities provide in the ‘Simon Street Park‘ located in Gayndah, Queensland. 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 region; as well as an amazing pavilion packed full of historical horse-drawn carts, steam engines, machinery . . . Signage Read more…
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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…