All Free Activities - Land

The following is a comprehensive list of Free Activities – Land available to the Public for their Enjoyment, Self Improvement & Social Involvement. The Category of Free Activities – Land incorporates the infrastructure and destinations facilitating free to use land activities such as Tracks, Ovals / Grounds, Courts, Equipment, Terrain & Landscapes.
Sub Categories Include: 4×4 Wheel Driving, Adventure, Basketball / Netball Court, Bike Riding, Bird Watching, Exercise Equipment, Football Oval / Field, Horse Riding, Paragliding / Hangliding, Playground, Skate Park, Snow Activities & Walking / Hiking.



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Hang-Gliding & Paragliding – Opposite 10 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Paragliding | Hang gliding
The north facing Cliffs of Portarlington provide paragliders and hang-gliders the rare opportunity to capitalise on northerly winds and glide the thermals over Port Phillip Bay . . . Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available all along The Esplanade – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Facilities available at Portarlington include: – BBQ’s – Picnic Tables – Public Toilets – Read more…

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Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail – Charlton Esplanade, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
A beautiful walking / cycling trail traverses the entire length of the shoreline between Gatakers Bay on Point Vernon to Urangan Boat Harbour – some 14 km in total !!! Much of the track is sheltered with numerous amenities and facilities to enjoy along the way.  The beach and the alluring waters of Hervey Bay are enticing and accessible from the many access points. Read more…

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Skate Park – ‘Lions Park’, Anzac Pde, between Warton & Pineapple Sts, Gayndah, QLD

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Category: Free Activities - Land and Skate Park
Gayndah’s skate park can be found within ‘Lions Park‘, Queensland – just one street south of the main shopping precinct of the town. The park features many facilities and amenities, however, with the town centre only a few hundred metres away, refreshments can easily be found.  A drinking fountain has also been provided just near the skate park. The size of the Read more…

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Playground – Sth End Young St, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Free Activities - Land and Playground
This Playground offers a beautiful view of the water for the parents, while the children can have hours of fun on the playground. The park is within close proximity of Public toilets, Outdoor Showers, Picnic Tables, a barbeque and also only a short walk to the town centre of Iluka. Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available on the South End of Read more…

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Playground – Bauer St, between Lyons & Burnett Sts, Mundubbera, QLD

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Category: Free Activities - Land and Playground
A delightful playground for the children, sheltered by shade sails, is located in the sports and recreation precinct of Mundubbera in Queensland.  Surrounded by the swimming pool on one side, tennis courts on the other, and, a large oval to the rear, the children are spoiled for choice . . . Picnic tables, barbecues and public toilets are also provided.  The main shopping Read more…

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Foreshore Walking Trail – Argyle Pde to Marlo-Conran Rd, Marlo, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Walking | Hiking and Free Activities - Land
Whether one walks along the sandy shores of the Snowy River estuary at Marlo in Victoria – or along Argyle Parade, overlooking the estuary across to the sand dunes – or along the high road traversing the cliff above – the views are outstanding. Photos and words cannot describe the sounds of nature, the fresh sea air, nor the negative ions that invigorate Read more…

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Bird Watching – Marlay Point, Clydebank, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Bird Watching and Free Activities - Land
Marlay Point overlooks the enormous Lake Wellington.  In this quiet, lesser known area; watching the vast array of land and water birds in their natural environment is an absolute delight.  Located directly on the foreshore of Lake Wellington – which forms part of Gippsland’s enormous lake and river system – there are literally some 400 sq km of waterways to explore !! Read more…

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Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail – Point Vernon Leg, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
A start / end point for a magnificent walking / cycling trail that traverses the entire shoreline of Hervey Bay to the Urangan Boat Harbour – some 15.2 km away – is located at Gatakers Bay on Point Vernon !!! There are numerous entry / exit points – all dependent solely upon your preference. Though the escarpments of Vernon Point only rise to some 14.5 m in Read more…

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Skate Park – ‘Rotary Park’, Opposite 1447 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Free Activities - Land and Skate Park
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
The Skate Park located in Rosebud’s Rotary Park is extremely popular – if fact it is rare to see it unoccupied . . . It is sited directly on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, and, opposite the town centre where a myriad of eateries are to be discovered just across the road, should the hunger pangs take hold.  The skate park occupies a large Read more…

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Playground – ‘Ernie Organ Park’, Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD

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‘Ernie Organ Park‘ plays host to this excellent playground with seating for parents to watch their children play and enjoy the swings, slides, play houses and so much more – it is a great day out for the family. Watching your children wear themselves out on the over-sized hamster wheel can be a joy in itself, especially when you are located amidst the trees Read more…

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Playground – ‘Arthurs Seat Summit’, Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Free Activities - Land and Playground
The play equipment here at Arthurs Seat Summit features a large slide, a fireman’s pole and climbing structures, all under the shade of the gum trees. With enough to keep the children occupied for hours and other facilities such as barbecues and picnic tables, it is an excellent family destination. Naturally being on the summit you can also expect spectacular Read more…

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Walking Trail – Iluka Nature Reserve, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Walking | Hiking and Free Activities - Land
Helpful Hints: – The Iluka Nature Reserve Walking Trail features: – 2.5 km (5 km return) – Difficulty = Easy – Gradient = Minimal – Maintained Dirt Track – The Main Entance is within close Proximity to the Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Also accessible via Bluff Beach Road  – Some Car Parking available at the Intersection of Long & Crown Streets Read more…

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Walter Pisterman Heritage Walk – Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Walking | Hiking and Free Activities - Land
Helpful Hints: – List of Points of Interest along the trail – click here – The Trail features: – 500 m from Gunners Cottage to junction with Coles Track – Option to continue east along Coles Track to Fort Nepean add 3.3 km (3.8 km Total) – Option to continue west along Coles Track to the Quarintine Station add 1 km (1.5 km Total) – Difficulty = Easy – Gradient = Minimal – Unsealed track, Read more…

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Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail – Pialba Leg, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
A wonderful walking / cycling trail traverses the entire shoreline of Hervey Bay – from Gatakers Bay to the Urangan Boat Harbour – some 14 km in total . . . Joining the trail at Pialba bestows the opportunity to head towards Gatakers Bay on Point Vernon – some 6 km each way, or, heading in the opposite direction, to the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour’ – some 8 Read more…

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Playground – Little Reserve, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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A colourful playground for the children is situated in Little Reserve, located in the heart of the seaside village of Portarlington. Surrounded by stunning views, Little Reserve affords many facilities such as BBQ’s, picnic tables, public toilets, seating, expansive lawn areas, magical views across Port Phillip Bay, and, a skate park. For those who work up an appetite, Portarlington’s shopping precinct, which includes a variety of eateries, is Read more…

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Playground – Lower ‘Dayman Park’, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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The ‘lower level’ of beautiful ‘Dayman Park‘ in Urangan, Queensland, presents a large playground featuring a varied array of fun for the children – set amidst delightful, shady gardens – directly on the shores of Hervey Bay. Meander up the pathway to be enthralled by stunning views . . . The park is accessible via the car park situate directly within Read more…

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Playground – ‘Rye Foreshore Park’, Opposite 2371 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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A delightful, large, safe, adventurous and confined playground for the young ones is perfectly positioned between the beautiful Front Beach in Rye and the many picnic facilities available at the ‘Rye Foreshore Park’ precinct. There are just so many activities in which to partake in this area – from swimming, boating, paddle boarding, jet-skiing, kayaking – to – bike riding, walking, Read more…

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Arthurs Seat Circuit Walk – Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon !!!  Though the ‘Arthurs Seat Circuit Walk’ is only 1.63 km in length (marked in red in the map below), the many deviations from the trail, which meanders its way around the summit of the mountain, results in a wonderful few hours exploring gardens, sculptures, ponds, forests, history, monuments, and of course, Read more…

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Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail – Scarness Leg, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
A wonderful walking / cycling trail traverses the entire shoreline of Hervey Bay – from Gatakers Bay on Point Vernon to the Urangan Boat Harbour – some 15.2 km away . . . Joining the trail at Scarness bestows the opportunity to head towards Pialba – some 1.5 km away, or, heading in the opposite direction, to the ‘Urangan Boat Harbour’ – some 6.5 km distant . . . The beautifully landscaped park Read more…

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Playground – Apex Park, Sth End McMillan St at Princes Hwy Intersection, Stratford, VIC

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Amongst the many amenities provided at ‘Apex Park’ in Stratford, Victoria is a wonderful adventure playground for the children. ‘Apex Park’ is nestled on the banks of the Avon River, sheltered by mature trees set on expansive lawns.  Many facilities have been provide including sheltered barbeques, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, public toilets, rubbish bins, extra seating, to name a few . Read more…