Condamine River

Condamine River in Warwick with the skyline reflecting on the water, the Condamine River is the start of the longest river system in Australia, the Murray Darling

This brown sign destination for the Condamine River is at a park next to the river and a large park area in Warwick. This was the second sign for the river we came across on the same day, the other being in Killarney at the Ellen Backhouse Park. The start of Condamine River is in … Read more

Condamine River

Park with a monument rock in the foreground, at the park for the Condamine River, start of the longest river system in Australia, the Murray Darling

This brown sign destination for the Condamine River is at a park next to a bridge over the river in Killarney, marking the start of the longest river system in Australia. The start of Condamine River is in the Main Range National Park at The Head, near Carrs Lookout along the Falls Drive. Condamine Gorge’s … Read more

Gayundah Coastal Arboretum

Parkland on the coast, at the Gayundah Coastal Aboretum at Woody Point on the Redcliffe Peninsula

The Gayundah Coastal Arboretum is a park located at Woody Point on the foreshores of the Redcliffe Peninsula. The park looks out over Moreton Bay towards Moreton Island, a vista catered for with a number of bench seats along the foreshore to relax and take in the view. In addition to the bench seats, there … Read more

Bongaree Jetty

Jetty and sandy beach, at Bongaree Jetty on Bribie Island

Bongaree Jetty is a popular spot to enjoy the calmer waters of Bongaree Beach, BBQ picnics in the park, an ice-cream from Scoopy’s, and from the jetty, jumping into the water or trying your luck with some fishing. Bongaree is located a short drive from the bridge when first crossing the bridge onto Bribie Island, … Read more

Scotts Point

Scotts Point Bathing Pavilion, at Woody Point in Redcliffe Peninsula

Scotts Point in Woody Point is a rocky outcrop along the eastern shores of the Redcliffe Peninsula, with a park high on the tops of the point and another down close to the level of the water. Scotts Point is generally locally known to be at the Scotts Point Bathing Pavilion at the far southern … Read more

Petrie Park

Open park area with a couple of picnic tables and a bin, at Andrew Petrie Park in West Maryborough

The Andrew Petrie Park is in West Maryborough and set along the Mary River, just west of the Bruce Hwy. The park is named after Andrew Petrie, who sailed up the Mary River in 1842, then known as the Wide Bay River. Andrew Petrie discovered the site for the port while looking for land suitable … Read more

Ululah Lagoon Water Bird Sanctuary

Ululah Lagoon water bird sactuary and feeding area at Anzac Park in Maryborough

Ululah Lagoon is a key feature of Anzac Park in Maryborough, abundant with wildlife who make the lagoon their home. The brown sign mentions Ululah Lagoon independently, Anzac Park and Ululah Lagoon is normally regarded as the same place with the lagoon bordering the park. The lagoon was an important freshwater billabong for the local … Read more

Cilento Park

Playground at Cilento Park in Nambour

Cilento Park in Nambour is a park with a playground and a bushland conservation reserve. The park has lots of open grassy space and a playground with swings, things to climb, and a slippery dip. There are picnic tables, one of them covered, a free BBQ available for use and a nearby water tap at … Read more