Tag: Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail in Urangan
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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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Located at the foot of the ‘Urangan Pier‘, where many people try their luck at fishing whilst others just admire the sheer beauty and the history involved with the Pier…. The barbeques have a wonderful view down the pier where one can only really appreciate the length of it by being there and experiencing it. A great spot to enjoy a meal – also 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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The ‘upper’ level of beautiful ‘Dayman Park‘ in Urangan, Queensland, bestows the most beautiful and expansive views. Part of the infrastructure provided to experience this beauty are some artistic seating sheltered by a large, elegant pavilion. The park is accessible from the car park situate directly within the park (enter off Dayman Street, at the junction of James Street) and also via the tremendous 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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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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Centrally located between the upper and lower levels of the beautiful ‘Dayman Park‘ in Urangan, Queensland, the public toilets are accessible via a very pretty winding pathway lined with landscaped gardens. The park is accessible from either the upper or lower car park as well as the tremendous bike riding and walking trail. Bike parking and a water fountain are situate under the mature Read more…
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Public toilets are located on the northern edge of ‘Lions Park‘, some 40 metres from the start of the infamous ‘Urangan Pier‘ – where many people try their luck at fishing, and others just admire the sheer beauty and the history associated with the Pier. Facilities found at ‘Lions Park’ include: Public Toilets, Sheltered Picnic Tables, Barbeques and free air Picnic Tables. Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – 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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Located on the edge of the car park of the ‘lower’ level of the beautiful ‘Dayman Park‘ in Urangan, Queensland, sheltered barbecues are amongst the many facilities provided, including a large playground are for the children. Situate on the shores of Hervey Bay, the amenities are surrounded by beautiful mature trees, landscaped gardens, lawns, pathways, seating . . . Meander up the 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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Public Toilets are conveniently located just off the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail, in the ‘Viewing Platform‘ precinct – well worth a quick detour to enjoy the views across Hervey Bay . . . Wheel chair access is provide at this toilet facility…. ‘Viewing Platform’ Facilities include: Public Toilets, sheltered Picnic Tables & Barbecues, beach access, rubbish bins, and, a little further along in the westward direction are some more open-air Read more…