All Points of Interest in Urangan
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This public toilet is nestled within with the trees and shrubs, in the direct vicinity of the southern entrance to the gorgeous ‘Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens‘ – a great place to visit whilst in Urangan, Queensland, as it absolutely stunning yet tranquil to stroll around the beautiful gardens . . . Helpful Hints: – Some 500 m North of the Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1770-1800, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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A rather humble monument to Captain Cook, the first to explore and map the newly discovered ‘New Holland’ in the year 1770, is situate in Dayman Park, Urangan, Queensland. Excerpt – Map “New Holland & Asiatic Isles” for ‘Thomsons New General Atlas’ dated 1814 Hervey Bay was first observed by Captain Cook during his voyage around the world in 1770. He was responsible Read more…
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Picnic Tables nestled under a pavilion can be found off the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, within the ‘Osprey Viewing Platform‘ park area located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Enjoy unspoiled views of the glistening waters of Hervey Bay, whilst still being tucked away, in amongst the trees and gardens. A perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends and family . . . ‘Osprey Read more…
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Sheltered barbecues provide exquisite views whilst cooking up a storm for friends and family. A delightful and interesting spot for a barbecue picnic – especially if you are lucky enough to observe the magnificent, and unique, Osprey . . . ‘Osprey Viewing Platform’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, open-air Picnic Tables, beach access, and rubbish bins. Helpful Hints: – Located approximately 1.3 km West of the Urangan Read more…
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Atop a groin which stretches into the sea, a walkway and viewing platform provide tremendous views of Hervey Bay – stretching all the way from Point Vernon to the west, to, the magnificent Urangan Pier and Fraser Island, to the east. As well as the views, there is a tall landing platform for the magnificent Osprey that frequent the area. Watching them glide, seemingly effortlessly, through the air – Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Lookout | View, Site | Memorial, Monument, Natural POI, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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A beautiful monument located on the edge of the escarpment overlooking Hervey Bay, at Dayman Park, Urangan, Queensland, celebrates the incredible skills of Matthew Flinders during his 1799 voyage developing maps of the newly discovered ‘Terra Australis’, as well as Lieutenant Joseph Dayman’s successful navigation of the challenging ‘Great Sandy Strait’. Excerpt – Map “New Holland & Asiatic Isles” for ‘Thomsons New Read more…
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This Pavilion is accompanied by a Barbecue and stunning views of the lake, landscapes and wildlife – views that one could only experience whilst visiting the Urangan ‘Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens‘. Make sure to add these Botanic Gardens to your travel itinerary . . . Helpful Hints: – Some 500 m North-East of the Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available within the gardens – Things to Do about Read more…
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It is interesting to learn that the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, in Queensland, was once used as a training school for allied operatives in jungle and amphibious training, during the years of the world wars. A tribute to some of these brave commandos is situate in Dayman Park. An operation named ‘Jaywick’ had successfully attacked Japanese shipping in the Singapore Harbour Read more…
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‘Hervey Bay Fraser Lions Park’ is situate in Urangan on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, covering a large area encompassing some 800 m of the Hervey Bay foreshore – stretching from the iconic ‘Urangan Pier‘ precinct all the way to ‘Dayman Park‘. It features a variety of amenities, multiple access points to the beaches, the Urangan leg of the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, parks, gardens, reserves, Read more…
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‘Dayman Park’ in Urangan, Queensland, presents in two levels – beautifully landscaped and maintained. It is interesting to note that the park was named after Lieutenant Dayman, who was the first to successfully navigated a course through the channel between the “Great Sandy Island” and the mainland c 10th November 1846. ” . . . In Macgillivray’s narrative of her cruise, between 1846 Read more…
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A quiet park area abuts the ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Marina’ precinct of the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Sheltered barbecues are amongst the many facilities provided in the park to ensure the family can enjoy the perfect barbecue meal as well as the beautiful beaches and a myriad of water activities . . . Facilities in this park Read more…
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Set on top of a groin which stretches into the sea, this ‘Viewing Platform’ bestows tremendous views across the stunning Hervey Bay – stretching from Point Vernon to your left, to, the historic Urangan Pier and Fraser Island to your right. One can really appreciate the length of the ‘Urangan Pier’ from this vantage point – as it stretches 868 m out into the Read more…
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Sheltered picnic tables are amongst the many facilities provided in the quieter park area abuts the ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Marina’ precinct of the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Adjacent to beautiful beaches and turquoise waters, the picnic tables are perfectly situated to make the most of the view, whilst relishing the shelter. Facilities in this park area include: Read more…
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For those that prefer to feel the ‘sun on their back’ and view the blue skies above through the branches of the trees, numerous open-air picnic tables are dotted around the serene park area that abuts the ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Marina’ precinct of the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Adjacent to beautiful beaches with the turquoise waters sparkling through the Read more…
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A car park is located adjacent to public toilets and a shaded reserve that abuts the ‘Fisherman’s Wharf Marina’ precinct of the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The reserve is equipped with a myriad of picnic facilities and is sited adjacent to a beautiful stretch of sandy beach which overlooks the sparkling turquoise waters – topped Read more…
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This car park is located at the very first Beach Access point (UGN01) in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The car park services an access point for beach goers, for which an Outdoor Shower has been provided, as well as a walking track and bridge that crosses Moolyyer Creek. There, some interesting information signage regarding Mangroves, fish and the ‘Urang Urang Crossing’ can be Read more…
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An outdoor shower has been provided on the periphery of the Car Park which is located at the very first Beach Access point (UGN01) in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The shower can be found tucked into the vegetation, adjacent to a small brick building, on the southern edge of the car park. Helpful Hints: – Some 1.4 km South-East of the Town Read more…
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An enormous car park compliments the superb Boat Ramp facilities situate in the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ precinct of Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Well designed, with roadways created to keep the traffic moving, 2 x enormous 4 lane boat ramps, extra bays to secure your watercraft, numerous & easily accessible parking bays for car & trailer . . . Fuel is available nearby, as well Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1901-1920, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, Pier | Jetty, and Site | Infrastructure
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” . . . Opening the Urangan Pier. The Urangan Pier, which is served by the Maryborough-Pialba Railway extension, officially opened about three years ago, will be opened by his Excellency the Governor on Saturday. It is stated that the official estimate of the cost of the pier was about £50,000, including sheds, crane, and the lighting of the channel, but what the actual cost was will, Read more…
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A large car park compliments the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour‘ Northern Marina precinct of Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Accommodating those embarking on the many tours available that depart from this marina, or those enjoying the many boutique shops and eateries situate within the marina, there is plenty of free parking . . . A delightful, shady park housing a variety of amenities is located Read more…