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Various car parking facilities are located within the heart of town in the stunning seaside village of Portsea on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. They provide direct access to the shops, pier, parks, historical landmarks and bayside beach. Two car parks are afforded on either side of Nepean Place at the Point Nepean Road Intersection, as well as along the service road on the northern Read more…
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Towards the Tootgarook end of the Rosebud West’s foreshore, a cosy little picnic area is perched right on the edge of the sand, stretching back into the protection of the dune flora. This beautiful outlook is picture perfect for a picnic on a lovely, balmy day . . . This foreshore picnic area provides direct access to the beautiful beach, a Read more…
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Ricketts Pond – ‘Seawinds Gardens’, Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
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Even during the depths of Summer, when the rains have evaded the area for many hot months, this particular precinct of Seawinds Gardens presents with green lawns, welcome shelter from the huge exotic trees, and, the serenity and tranquility of ‘Ricketts Pond’ which produces stunning mirror images of the flora that encircles it. It is amazing, the difference that a body of water 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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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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Located in the heart of the township of Welshpool, Victoria, a beautiful, shady park is equipped picnic tables together with various other amenities and facilities with which to enjoy a stop-over or a picnic with family and friends. Shops and eateries are conveniently located a short stroll away and are ideal should you need to pick up a well earned cuppa Read more…
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Set within the magnificent ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve‘, a pavilion housing a barbecue and picnic table directly overlooks the tracks of the infamous Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway – a wonderful delight for children and adults alike – as well as a colourful playground – just perfect for the children as they await their barbecued sausages. Further picnic tables, which also enjoy, and overlook, the Read more…
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Located in the heart of the township of Welshpool, in Gippsland, Victoria, this shady park is equipped with all the amenities and facilities to ensure the perfect opportunity for the kids to play, a family picnic or gathering, or, just to stop and read a book. Beautifully set out with ample shade, delightful gardens, seating, picnic facilities, historic information, etc., as well Read more…
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Picnic tables can be found nestled amongst the trees at the ‘Osprey Viewing Platform‘ park area located in Urangan, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. A short walk to the end of the groin will hopefully delight in observing the totally unique species that is Australia’s Osprey . With stunning views all around, the picnic tables are perfectly located to watch the water Read more…
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These well maintained toilets are nestled among the trees on the edge of the Car Park at Iluka Bluff. They are accompanied by other facilities including a Shelter and Picnic Tables that service the many surrounding natural attractions; Iluka Bluff, Bluff Beach and Iluka Nature Reserve. Helpful Hints: – 2.7km from Iluka‘s Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available at Read more…
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These picnic tables are situate in a small clearing along the Mornington Peninsula’s stunning Bay Trail. Enjoying the shelter of the coast woodland that surrounds them, together with direct access to the beautiful bay beach, a tap with which to wash the sand off your feet or quench the thirst of your four-legged companion. The picnic tables make for a beautiful locale to Read more…
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With direct access to the beautiful waters and beaches of Port Phillip Bay – after a long stroll or day at the beach – two outdoor showers can be found on the side wall of the public toilets – ideal to wash the sand and salt away before the trip home, or, a picnic at the adjacent picnic Rotary Park . . . ‘Rotary Park’ facilities include: Public Read more…
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Public toilets are amongst the many amenities and facilities provide in the ‘Simon Street Park‘ located in Gayndah, Queensland. This beautiful park is nestled within the historical precinct of Gayndah, which houses a museum; a number of beautifully restored, historic homes and homesteads of the region; as well as an amazing pavilion packed full of historical horse-drawn carts, steam engines, machinery . . . Signage Read more…
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Located within the historic ‘Point Richards’ precinct of Portarlington – on the northern-most tip of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve’ encompasses some 340 acres of the Port Phillip Bay foreshore !! This massive area includes expansive open spaces, walking trails, cycling trails, wetlands, conservation areas, sporting grounds including football & cricket fields, netball & basketball courts, an enormous Caravan Read more…
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Come rain or shine, these sheltered barbecues ensure you can enjoy an ‘Aussie Barbie’ no matter what the weather . . . Surrounded by parklands, picnic tables and amenities, this large foreshore picnic area is covered with expanses of lush, green lawn, interspersed with coastal bushes and trees. It is directly adjacent to a car park, the beach, Raws Reserve, the Surf Life Saving Read more…
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As one travels through Gayndah in Queensland, a gigantic Windmill set within the heart of town beckons some further exploration . . . One street back from the main street, a large reserve running the length of 2 entire blocks is revealed: The reserve between Warton & Pineapple Streets houses ‘Loins Park’ which is packed full of facilities and amenities for all to Read more…
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This park is located in Pialba, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. It is the only park in the whole of ‘Hervey Bay’ to offer a place for a child of any age and ability, to go to enjoy the playground and other facilities that are provided within ‘Seafront All Abilities Playground‘. As the park offers plenty of things to keep the kids entertained – including a shipwreck within the park, and, Read more…
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One of the water tanks was salvaged from the ‘Trinculo’ when she was wrecked in 1879. This water tank now proudly stands in the park precinct of Golden Beach, Victoria – as a monument to the beautiful ship that was washed ashore along the Ninety Mile Beach during a wild gale. It is also testament to the many hazards faced by our Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Site | Memorial, Monument, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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Situate on the corner of Foster Street and the South Gippsland Highway in the township of Sale in Victoria, a Monument stands in commemoration of the location of where one of Gippsland’s first explorers and setters, Angus McMillan, and his team, passed by in 1840 . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Read more…