All Points of Interest in Torquay
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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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This car park is located in the heart Torquay, in close proximity to its shopping precinct just across the road, ‘Ernie Organ Park’ and the ‘Hervey Bay Sailing Club’. With a boat ramp attached, there are spots for larger vehicles or your boat trailer while you enjoy a day out on the Coral Sea. The Car Park is right next to the ‘Ernie Organ 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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‘Bill Fraser Park‘ lies in the heart of Torquay’s, Shopping Strip, offering views across Hervey Bay through the trees and landscaped gardens. The Pavilion is an open space, unimpeded by obstacles and easily accessible. It lies in the centre of ‘Bill Fraser Park’ – it’s potential is only limited by your imagination…. For those tackling the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, ‘Bill Fraser Read more…
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What a great spot to cook up a meal and set up a picnic !!! With the beautiful views of the water glistening through the trees, even when you are you cooking on the barbecue, the views of ‘Nielsens Park‘ and the water are magnificent, keeping your mind at ease. ‘Nielsens Park’, located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is just one of many stunning 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 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 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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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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‘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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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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Located in the centre of Torquay, opposite the Post Office, these picnic tables are nestled within a pathway – an excellent retreat from the often busier Bill Fraser Park. The picnic tables are adjacent to the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, Exercise Trail and Tennis Courts for more energetic, or, for those who like to slow things down a little, you will find a 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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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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Found at the walkway onto the beautiful Torquay Beach, on the ‘Bill Fraser Park’ side, you will most likely walk straight past the outdoor showers, which are ideally located to wash off the sand and salt – after a swim, paddle or walk at the beach. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables, Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Viewing Platform, Sculpture, Pavilion and Outdoor Showers. Helpful Hints: Read more…
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This Viewing Platform offers exquisite views out, across Hervey Bay, where one can watch a bundle of activity – with people kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, walking, and many, many, other activities. A perfect spot to sit down and relax with the cool ocean breeze, whilst being amidst the trees of the beautiful ‘Bill Fraser Park‘. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, 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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Sheltered picnic tables are located within ‘Bill Fraser Park‘, where they are very well set-up to enjoy views of the entire park. A great spot to meet up with friends and family for a day out. With town centre of Torquay not far away, and the beautiful waters of Hervey Bay right next to the park, what a perfect place to be…. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities Read more…
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Being one of the many public toilets that can be found along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, the ‘Bill Fraser Park‘ toilets are amongst the many amenities the park provides, as well as being one of the many beautiful attractions along the trail. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables, Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, Viewing Platform, Sculpture, Pavilion and Outdoor Showers. Helpful Hints: Read more…