Gippsland Times – Excerpt – 15 Apr 1873 The foundation stone of the historic Wesleyan Methodist Church situate in Stratford, Victoria, was laid by Mrs. George Little on the Friday, 11th April 1873 – with a specially purchased silver trowel. It is believed that a container naming the Chief Stewards of the time, being “Mr George Little, Mr William Little and Read more…
Sheltered BBQ’s can be found in the large pavilion located at Memorial Park in Seaspray, Victoria. Both sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables are dispersed throughout the grounds which feature mature trees and luscious green lawns. Memorial Park’s welcoming gates and modern facilites make the perfect backdrop for the War Memorial. Other facilities at Memorial Park include a large sheltered area, picnic tables, drinking water, rubbish bins, and a delightful playground Read more…
For those looking for peace, quiet, tranquility – Marlay Point in Clydebank, Victoria is the ideal locale. A beautiful picnic area is situate at Marlay Point – directly on the foreshore of Lake Wellington – which forms part of Gippsland’s enormous lake and river system – literally some 400 sq km of waterways to explore !! The lakes and rivers are perfect for all manner of aquatic sports. The surrounding reserves Read more…
A number of picnic tables are nestled amongst a sheltered BBQ and playground. They are beautifully located within a quiet, sheltered Reserve – accessible via Short Street and at the end of Oleander Street, Canton Beach. Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available at the West end of Oleander Street – Things to Do on the Water – Things to Do about Town – Read more…
Public Toilets have been provided towards the south end of Venture Park, Brunswick Heads – in the vicinity of the Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). Beautifully protected by the dunes, this sheltered park area bestows expansive lawn areas together with numerous Access Walkways to the surf beach, located just on the other side of the Sand Dunes. Facilities include picnic tables nestled in amongst the trees and shrubs, Read more…
Turners Beach is a hive of activity in the summer months with surfers, families and holiday makers all verging on this spot to take advantage the Sun, Sand and Surf on offer. It is a protected bay sheltered on one side by a natural rocky point and the other by the Clarence River Break-wall, providing protection from the elements and an excellent surf spot Read more…
Located in the heart of the township of Welshpool, Victoria, a beautiful, shady park is equipped an information pavilion bestowing some interesting historical information as well as an insight into the efforts of the community to provide facilities not only for their town, but also for the facilitation of the Great Southern Rail Trail. With shops and eateries conveniently located within a short Read more…
