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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Bike Riding | Walking – Arts Trail, McMillan St, Stratford, VIC

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The 3 km Arts Trail offers some delightful landscapes as it meanders along the Avon River’s water edge as well as through the township streets.  The walk or bike ride incorporates fascinating works of art, interesting information signage along the wide and well maintained trail. Helpful Hints: – The  Arts Trail Walking Trail features: – 3 km (6 km return) – Difficulty = Easy – Read more…

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The Great Southern Rail Trail – some 95 km from Leongatha to Yarram, Gippsland, VIC

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The Great Southern Rail Trail utilises sections of the disused railway line running between Leongatha and Yarram.  The 10 km section between Toora and Welshpool opened as recently as February 2015. The western end of the Great Southern Rail Trail commences at Horticultural Park, Leongatha.  The trail utilises the disused railway line running between Leongatha all the way through to Yarram at the eastern end – some 95 km total length.  Whilst riding Read more…

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East Gippsland Rail Trail – Nicholson to Bruthen, Gippsland, VIC

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This section of the East Gippsland Rail Trail utilises the 22 km Nicholson to Bruthen sector of the disused railway line.  The trail includes easy to medium gradients along a well maintained trail.  Some 4 km along the trail from Nicholson, the trail showcases varied sceneries including pasture lands, river flats, creeks, the Gippsland Lakes and mountains in the distance.   About Victoria’s Rail Trails . . . Rail Trails Read more…

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Foreshore Bike Riding | Walking – Newlands Arm to Canals, Paynesville, Gippsland, VIC

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Bike riding and walking on the roads and trails of the Paynesville area in Victoria is positively delightful. Being surrounded by water, the views from the canals – to Lake King across to the mountains in the distance – to Raymond Island – to Lake Victoria across to the sand dunes that separate the Gippsland Lakes from Bass Strait – to Newlands Read more…

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Basketball | Netball – Apex Park, Pialba, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Basketball | Netball Court and Free Activities - Land
Pet Friendly: Yes
The Basketball and Netball rings are just one of the many facilities available ‘Apex Park‘ which is located in Pialba on Queensland’s Fraser Coast – perfect for a friendly game of ‘1 on 1’, or, ‘2 on 2’, or, just a shoot around . . .  The concrete surface surrounding the ring extends to the 3 point line, so there is plenty of room Read more…

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Life Saving Track c 1890’s – Sorrento Back Beach to Rye Number Sixteen Beach, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Walking | Hiking and Free Activities - Land
Forming part of the 26 km ‘Coastal Walk’ which runs all the way along the surf coast of the Mornington Peninsula from Cape Schanck to ‘London Bridge‘, this 9 km sector of the trail was carved out in the 1890’s due to the need to have look out points for ships in trouble, as well as access pathways for rescuers Read more…

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Dromana Bay Trail – Port Phillip Bay Foreshore, Dromana, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
The entire Port Phillip Bay Trail extends spasmodically all the way along the coast of Port Phillip Bay from Point Nepean National Park at the western extremity, through to Mt Eliza being the north-eastern boundary of the Mornington Peninsula. It is generally a relaxing, enjoyable and beautiful bike riding and walking experience that meanders its way along reasonably flat gradients, with surfaces varying from bitumen → to Read more…

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East Gippsland Rail Trail – some 98 km from Bairnsdale to Orbost, Gippsland, VIC

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Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
The western end of the East Gippsland Rail Trail commences at Howitt Park, Bairnsdale.  The trail utilises the disused railway line running between Bairnsdale all the way to Orbost at the eastern end – some 98 km in length.  Whilst riding this trail, whether it be the entire trail or sections as outlined below, be sure the you will experience and enjoy stunning sceneries from distant Read more…

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The Entrance Walk – Lions Park, Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Walking | Hiking and Free Activities - Land
Pet Friendly: Yes
The 5 km (return) walk to The Entrance comprises of sandy trails, steps, boardwalks and beaches.  Commencing at the car park at the bridge that crosses Cunninghame Arm, to the Surf Life Saving Club and surf beach, the path diverges off the the westward and begins to meander its way along the sand dune – taking in forested areas, views across the Read more…

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Walking & Bike Riding Trails from Howitt Park – Bairnsdale, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Mitchell River Track This stunning and varied trail, being a return trip of some 7 km in length, enjoys water views of the Mitchell River, all the way . . . Commencing in the park lands of Howitt Park, just off the Princes Highway, the well maintained trail traverses bush, farm and park lands.  Crossing the Princes Highway bridge to the southern river Read more…

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Bike & Walking Trail – Lind Bridge to Picnic Point Reserve, Bairnsdale, Gippsland, VIC

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Commencing at the Lind Bridge, which crosses the Mitchell River at Riverine Street, continue along the southern river bank to the Picnic Point Reserve. This trail of some 2 to 2.5 km in distance (one way) to Picnic Point Reserve – depending how far you wish to explore the reserve.  It hugs the Mitchell River, passing:  historic properties; beautiful, mature, exotic trees; farms; views across the river plains to the Read more…

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Walking | Hiking – Golden Beach, Gippsland, VIC

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The beach at Golden Beach is absolutely stunning.  Sand, surf and sea as far as the eye can see – in both directions. Walk for miles, be mesmerised by the waves rolling in – the Ninety Mile Beach spans 94 miles (151 km), running north-eastward from a split at Port Albert to the man-made entrance located at Lakes Entrance.  As this is an enormously long beach, be Read more…

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Walking Trail – ‘Coles Track’ – Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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‘Coles Track’ is a beautiful 2.8 km, generally sandy walking trail, that meanders its way through heavily timbered areas, along cliff tops bestowing the most amazing views, to beaches and the many, many historical points of interest to be found along the way – that are as informative as they are fascinating. Shipwreck sites, historic cemeteries, jetties, quarantine facilities dating back Read more…

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Bike Riding | Walking Trail – Portarlington to St Leonards Foreshore Trail, VIC

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Category: Bike Riding | Cycling, Walking | Hiking, and Free Activities - Land
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Enjoy some 15 kms of dedicated track that meanders along the water’s edge of Port Phillip Bay – between Portarlington and St Leonards in Victoria. Absolutely perfect for either cycling or hiking – whether you feel up to tackling the entire distance, or, just a section of it – the views across Port Phillip Bay are stunning, the seaside villages still historically beautiful and should it become a little hot, simply stop Read more…

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Basketball | Netball Court – Rotary International Park, Iluka, NSW

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These Courts are suitable for both Basketball and Netball and are located within the Rotary International Park only a short walk from the township of Iluka. With a host of facilities incorporated into the wider park including Ken Leeson Oval and an excellent little Skate Park it a great place to engage in your favourite sporting activity. Helpful Hints: – Basketball / Netball Read more…

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

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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…

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Playground – Apex Park, Pialba, Hervey Bay, QLD

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The fabulous playground is one of the many facilities available at ‘Apex Park‘, Pialba, Queensland – a perfect place to take children for a picnic or to just let them run around and play.  There is plenty of equipment to keep the children entertained as well as an absolutely stunning old tree situate in the middle of the playground, which offers plenty of shade and acts Read more…

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Playground – ‘Rotary Park’, Opposite 2103 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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This is a wonderful playground – large, spacious, open, sheltered, colourful and interesting.  Nuzzled behind the coastal woodland on Rye’s Front Beach, it provides the perfect protection from the sea winds as well as a break from the Sun on those hot Summer days.  The playground is complimented by picnic facilities on which the adults can relax and enjoy a snack, cuppa or Read more…

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Ken Leeson Oval – Rotary International Park, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Football Oval | Field and Free Activities - Land
This Oval is suitable for Soccer, Rugby, Cricket and any other activity requiring a large open expanse of well maintained grass. It is conveniently located within the Rotary International Park only a short walk from the township of Iluka. With a host of facilities incorporated into the wider park including Basketball Courts and an excellent little Skate Park it a great place to engage Read more…