All Points of Interest in Queensland

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…

The ‘Seafront All Abilities Playground’ in Pialba, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is one of few places that offers such excellent Playground equipment and facilities. A really good spot to bring the family to and cook up a feast whilst the children enjoy the playground – a perfect day out of the house for everyone.  The stunning waters of Hervey Bay are less then Read more…

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…

The ‘Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens’ are as beautiful as they are informative.  With some areas beautifully landscaped and equipped with picnic facilities and amenities. whilst other areas display an informative libraries of plants and information thereby satisfying the inquisitive tourist of the beautiful flora they spot all around the area. Beautiful lakes, winding walking tracks, plants, animals . . . Read more…

As a part of a new public facility (WetSide Water Education Park) these Public Toilets are designed to cater to its requirements with baby change rooms, change areas and disabled access. The ‘WetSide Water Education Park’ is located on the foreshore of Hervey Bay in the seaside town of Pialba on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The Water Park is the perfect place for Read more…

Situate at the southern end of ‘Lions Park’, these public toilets are surrounded by sheltered lawn areas, have direct access to the beach and service the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, ‘Dayman Park‘ and ‘Lions Park‘. Numerous facilities are available just south of the public toilets, on the other side of the lower car park that services ‘Dayman Park’. Helpful Hints: Read more…

Amidst a large lawned area, a sheltered picnic table is perfectly positioned to overlook the terrific children’s playground within the sports and recreation precinct of Mundubbera in Queensland. With the main shopping precinct is just a short stroll up Lyons Street, everything is at hand for the perfect picnic with family and friends . . . Helpful Hints: – Within Close Proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions Read more…

These Picnic Tables can be found in the quite spot within Stan Topper Park. Plenty of shade adds to the ambiance making them the perfect spot for a picnic.  With facilities such as barbecues and public toilets close by, as well as being within easy walking distance to Pomona’s shops – all combine to make for a perfect for a day out…. Helpful Hints: Read more…

This Boat Ramp is accompanied with Fish Cleaning Facilities and plenty of car parking that provides ample room for trailers, for when you would like to leave it there for the day while being on the water.  Plus, lighting over the boat ramp is provided for those early mornings or late nights… Gatakers Bay experiences dramatic high and low tides, which is not uncommon for Point Read more…

These Toilets located inside Stan Topper Park are companied with Sheltered Picnic Tables, a Barbeque and large picnic area. Plus the Toilets are within walking distance of the town centre of Pomona and all it has to offer. Helpful Hints: – Less then 100 m from Pomona Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available along Corner of Memorial Ave and Reserve St – Things Read more…

Located on the edge of the car park of the ‘lower’ level of the beautiful ‘Dayman Park‘ in Urangan, Queensland, sheltered picnic tables are amongst the many facilities provided, including a large playground are for the children.  Situate on the shores of Hervey Bay, the amenities are surrounded by beautiful mature trees, landscaped gardens, lawns, pathways, seating . . . Meander up the Read more…

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…

‘Otto Merchel Park‘ encompasses many facilities including these public toilets.  Located on the foreshore of the beautiful Hervey Bay, in Torquay, Queensland, the park comes equipped with green grass, mature trees and landscaped gardens.  A great spot for a break whilst enjoying the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail.  It also has direct access to the beautiful Beach. ‘Otto Merchel Park’ Facilities include:  Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, drinking fountain, information, and Read more…

Cooroora Mountain Park is located at the foot of the stunning Mt Cooroora, situate near the township of Pomona, in Queensland.  It is the perfect place for a picnic after a stroll in Tuchekoi National Park, or, for the more adventurous who dare scale the mountain itself. Among the facilities at this park are both sheltered and open air picnic tables Read more…

Public toilets are conveniently located within the ‘Seafront All Abilities Playground’ located in Pialba, Queensland.  Situate right next to the beautiful waters of Hervey Bay, this is a great park to enjoy a picnic whilst the children have a ball on the playground equipment… The public toilets are wheel chair accessible and have Outdoor Showers on the side of the building…. ‘Seafront All Abilities Playground’ facilities include: Read more…

Situate within the Ban Ban Springs Rest Area in Queensland, is a memorial reminding us of the people and beliefs of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation, that reads: “A Wakka Wakka Legend.  The Story of Ban Ban Springs. In the Dreamtime the Rainbow Serpent surfaced here and spoke to the Elders of the Tribe telling them of the Secrets of the Read more…

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…