All Points of Interest in Torquay
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With the waters of Hervey Bay only metres away from ‘Nielsens Park‘ – the Outdoor Showers are easy to find and are perfect to wash all the salt off after a refreshing swim. They are located on the rear of the public toilets, in the stunning ‘Nielsens Park’…. ‘Nielsens Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables / Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Playground, drinking fountain, Read more…
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Ernie Organ Park plays host to these perfectly positioned barbecues. The park is hidden amidst the trees making it is easy to forget you are in between Torquay’s popular shopping strip, and, Hervey Bay‘s water front. It doesn’t take long to realise that the seaside town of Torquay, on Queensland’s beautiful Fraser Coast has a fantastic energy, which is welcoming and family friendly. A Read more…
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‘Ernie Organ Park’ is located in the heart of Torquay – only metres away from beaches, shops and everything that Torquay in Queensland, has to offer. The park’s Playground features great equipment for the children to enjoy hours of fun, as they can alternate between swimming in Torquay Beach and playing in the park…. The Park is very well sheltered with the many mature trees around Read more…
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Located in the heart of Torquay, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, this boat ramp extends out onto Torquay Beach – ideally located to launch your vessel, onto the beautiful waters of Hervey Bay – where you can set your worries aside, and enjoy the open space of the bay…. The Boat Ramp is right next to the ‘Ernie Organ Park‘, which provides facilities such as: Public Toilets, Picnic Tables, Outdoors Showers and Barbecues – perfect Read more…
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‘Bill Fraser Park‘ lies in the heart of Torquay’s Shopping Strip, offering stunning views through the trees across Hervey Bay. With beautifully landscaped gardens, what better place could there be for an afternoon barbecue?? For those tackling the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, ‘Bill Fraser Park’ is a great place to catch your breath whilst either admiring the Sculptural Art or the views Read more…
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Whether visiting the Torquay Beach, taking a stroll on the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail or enjoying a picnic in ‘Ernie Organ Park‘ this car park is a convenient option for many. It’s shady waterfront location in the centre of Torquay does make it a popular spot during peak periods. If you are looking to protect your car from the harsh Australian sun this Read more…
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Torquay Weather Longitude: 152.868469 Latitude: -25.284289 Metres above Sea Level: 7.3 m Area: 4.33 km² Perimeter: 9.59 km View Torquay’s Statistics & Demographics . Torquay is one of the original five seaside villages that now form part of the City of ‘Hervey Bay’ (proclaimed on the 18th February 1984). Enjoying some 2.6 km of coastline, the beautifully landscaped foreshore overlooks Read more…
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Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens and winding pathways, these sheltered picnic tables are located at Ernie Organ Park in Torquay, Queensland. With Torquay’s popular shopping strip situate just across the road providing a multitude of eateries and shopping, as well as Hervey Bay‘s waterfront bestowing magnificent views, swimming, walking . . . It truly is a wonderful spot to enjoy a picnic, and Read more…
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Located in the centre of Torquay, opposite the Post Office, this barbecue is hidden in an excellent retreat from the more popular Bill Fraser Park. The barbecue is adjacent to the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, Exercise Trail and Tennis Courts for more energetic, or, for those who like to slow things down – you will find Picnic Tables for that idyllic picnic, all on the foreshore Read more…
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‘Nielsens Park’, located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is a beautiful spot, nestled amidst the trees with ample shade, appealing gardens and grassy areas for children to run and play – all the while, the divine waters of Hervey Bay are just 20 metres away, making it one of the many beautiful parks found along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail. With the many facilities provided at ‘Nielsens Read more…
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These barbecues, with stunning views overlooking the pristine Hervey Bay, are located amongst the many facilities found within ‘Otto Merchel Park‘ situate off Charlton Esplanade in Torquay, Queensland. On the grassy foreshore, nestled in the trees, on the edge of the Beach, it is an idyllic location for a picnic lunch or a pit stop whilst enjoying the adjoining Hervey Bay Esplanade Read more…
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Torquay Beach, located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is the perfect location to swim, enjoy the sun, the sea, and, indulge in the many, many water activities available in the relatively safe waters of Hervey Bay. The waters are clear, warm, clean and inviting, and should it become too hot on the beach, the foreshore area provides ample shade, shelter, Read more…
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Excerpt – Map “New Holland & Asiatic Isles” for ‘Thomsons New General Atlas’ dated 1814 On the 20th May 1770, H.M. Bark ‘Endeavour’ sailed along the coast of what is now known as Wide Bay and Fraser Island. Upon passing the tip of Fraser Island, Captain Cook documented: ” . . . The extreme point of the Shoal we judged to Read more…
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Public toilets can be found near the base of the Pier in ‘Ernie Organ Park’, which is in the delightful seaside village of Torquay, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The park offers playgrounds, beautiful views of the water, and the town, as well as ample room for families and friends to enjoy a picnic…. ‘Ernie Organ Park’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, open-air Picnic Tables, Sheltered Picnic Read more…
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Located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast – the beautiful ‘Nielsens Park‘ is perfect to enjoy a picnic and indulge in a meal whilst watching the water glisten through the trees – tempting one to just have a dip in the stunning waters of Hervey Bay. ‘Nielsens Park’ is one of the many beautiful picnic areas along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, where you can find all the Read more…
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With wonderful paintings on the front of the building, making it one of the more appealing public toilets along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, these amenities include outdoor showers on the rear external wall of the toilets as well. Whilst being located within the stunning ‘Nielsens Park‘ in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, the public toilets are situate only metres away from the Read more…
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‘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…
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Anyone can enjoy a picnic in the beautiful ‘Nielsens Park‘, where one can indulge in a meal whilst watching the water glisten through the trees – tempting one to just have a dip in the stunning waters of Hervey Bay. ‘Nielsen’s Park’, situate in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is one of the many beautiful picnic areas along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, Read more…
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Located within ‘Quota Park‘, which is only a short distance from the beautiful Torquay Beach, where one can swim safely between the flags, outdoor showers can be located on the side of the public toilets. Being only some 15 m from the beach, they are perfectly located to enjoy a quick rinse off. ‘Quota Park’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Read more…
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Located within the heart of Quota Park, only a short distance from the beautiful Torquay Beach, these sheltered barbecues are situate right next to the picnic tables and are a great place to cook up a feast for family and friends. What a privilege to cook in the fresh air whilst enjoying the amazing views over the pristine waters of Hervey Bay !!! ‘Quota Park’ Read more…