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Located in between two sheltered picnic tables in the heart of ‘Esa Park‘, the barbecues are in an ideal spot to be able to cook up a meal, whilst watching over your children on the Playground and grassed areas – all while also having the stunning view of the waters of Hervey Bay glistening through the trees and landscape of Point Vernon in Queensland. ‘Esa Read more…
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Longitude: 151.815356 Latitude: -25.681091 Ban Ban Springs is located at the site of mythical springs, and at the junction of the Isis and Burnett Highways. It is also just 4 km east of the “farthest out station” of the 1840’s, selected and occupied by Mr Henry Herbert in 1846 – he named his run ‘Ban Ban‘, the name the township still beholds Read more…
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Longitude: 151.311537 Latitude: -25.573371 Approaching Mundubbera, from an eastward direction, a large Rest Area emerges on the northern flank of the Burnett Highway. The Rest Area signage reads: “The Black Stump Gateway to Mundubbera” Directly under the signage, a concrete black stump is situate. The colloquial Australian term of the ‘Black Stump’ is generally accepted as a reference point, and, uncannily there is plaque and Read more…
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Sheltered picnic tables are dispersed throughout ‘Pioneer Park‘ in Childers, in Queensland. Surrounded by delightful gardens, lawn areas, magnificent shade trees, winding pathways – they are perfect to enjoy a picnic and some respite from the Summer sun. ‘Pioneer Park’ is dedicated to the founding and first pioneers who infiltrated the ‘Isis Scrub’ – an informative article published in the October of 1897 Read more…
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Up to date weather for Ban Ban Springs Longitude: 151.815329 Latitude: -25.680684 Metres above Sea Level: 151.0 m Area: 20.5 km² Perimeter: 23.5 km . ” . . . On May 31st [1848] they camped at what is described in Charles Archer’s diary as one of the most remarkable spots that he had ever seen in the Read more…
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Located in the Cooroora Creek Park, the ‘Picnic Tables’ are located within various locations of the park. Most of the tables are amongst the trees, so there is plenty of protection from the sun and also giving them a remote feel. The park doesn’t offer Sheltered Picnic Tables or a Public Toilet however they can be found across the road, on the corner of Hill Read more…
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Directly opposite the Childers CBD Car Park is another very large, well maintained area dedicated to larger vehicles, RV’s, buses, caravans, trailers, boats . . . Located just behind the Central Business District of Childers, in Queensland, it is perfectly sited to access amenities, parks, shops, eateries, RSL, hotels, Library, etc. of this beautiful, and historic, town. Adjacent to parks, picnic facilities, playground – Read more…
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For those looking for a picnic with panoramic views, then ‘McConnell Lookout’ is idyllic. Set 356 m above sea level, the views across the valley, the township of Gayndah, the orchards and farmlands, the Burnett River, to the mountain ranges in the distance are truly breathtaking. A viewing platform hangs on the edge, providing the best opportunity to really absorb the panorama eastward and Read more…
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Located within the ‘Simon Street Park‘ at Gayndah, stands a monument: ‘Sesquicentennial of the Burnett 1848 – 1998’ – celebrating the very first European explorers, surveyors, selectors, pioneers and settlers of the Central and Upper Burnett regions of Queensland. The year the first Europeans, the Archer Brothers, crossed the Burnett River in this region was 1848. This crossing site was to become ‘Queensland’s First Read more…
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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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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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Picnic tables are located within ‘Bill Fraser Park’, perfectly set-up to enjoy beautiful views over the Hervey Bay, making it a great spot to meet up with friends and families for a day out. With town centre of Torquay not far away, and the beautiful waters of Hervey Bay, right next to the park, it truly is idyllic. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Read more…
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‘Lions Park‘ has several picnic tables spread throughout the park, with a few around the base of the ‘Urangan Pier‘, where many people try their luck at fishing, whilst others just admire the sheer beauty and the history involved with the Pier. The tables offer varied angled views of the pier, where one can only really appreciate the length of it by being 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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There are three sheltered picnic tables in ‘The Pines‘: one near the entrance, one in the middle of the park next to the Playground, and another at the end of the service road – all are visible from the service road and all are accompanied with Barbecues. The tables enjoy a rather amazing view over Hervey Bay and makes for a great place to take a meal picked Read more…
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Boasting many facilities and a variety of picnic tables nestled within ‘Apex Park‘ in Pialba, Queensland, makes for a great location for that perfect picnic. With ample room for large families, and plenty of things to keep the children entertained, or perhaps even a stopover whilst enjoying the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail . . . ‘Apex Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Basketball Read more…
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Idyllically located on the foreshore of Hervey Bay, this Pavilion / Stage is found within the Youth Precinct at Pialba, on the ‘Fraser Coast’ of Queensland and often plays host to many carnivals and events. It’s location on the boundary of the Seafront Oval makes it a very versatile asset for the community, and, allows for the accommodation large crowds. As part of the ‘Youth Read more…
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WillyWeather Longitude: 150.574377 Latitude: -24.486412 Metres above Sea Level: 201.1 m Area: 701 km² Perimeter: 168 km View Thangool’s Statistics & Demographics . The first Europeans to traverse this area were the Archer Brothers during their tours of exploration radiating out from their Eidsvold run, which they had established in 1848: ” . . . Prior to Read more…