A plaque partially wrapped around a wooden stump is there in honour of Christie Palmerston. It reads “Parthfinder, Explorer, who searched the ranges from Port Douglas to Innisfail for a route for the railway to the Tablelands. 1882-1883. Discovered the Bump Road 1877.” A more detailed information sign is there of Christie Palmerston next to … Read more
Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a hotel resort along the Great Barrier Reef Drive in tropical north Queensland. Located between Cairns and Port Douglas, Thala has eco accommodation options in the 145 acres of coastal tropical forest. The beachfront resort sits on top of a peninsula with views over the coastline. Being close to Port … Read more
Enjoy the rainforest canopy from above on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway between Cairns and the beautiful Kuranda. Other than a helicopter flight, this is a unique way to look at Australia’s Wet Tropics Heritage Area. The Skyrail cable car leaves from Smithfield, a few kilometres north of the main part of Cairns. It glides above … Read more
Cairns Aquarium is in the heart of Cairns adjoined by the The Wet Tropics of the Daintree and The Great Barrier Reef, two world heritage areas in the tropical north of Queensland. The aquarium provides a venue for seeing and interacting with the diverse plants and animals from the region in Australia’s Wet Tropics. Cairns … Read more
Sirromet Winery is a family-owned winery at Mount Cotton on the south-east outskirts of Brisbane. Set on over 560 acres surrounded by natural bushland, it is a beautiful location close to the city. Parkrun is operated at the winery through the scenic grounds. It is an out and back course starting at grass hill in … Read more
Sea World is a sea themed amusement park on the Gold Coast in Queensland, with amusement rides, adventure activities, sea life exhibits, and shows. Sea World was established in 1972, with the introduction of dolphins, marine displays, swimming pool, and a replica of the Endeavour ship. These were additions to the water ski shows when … Read more
The Fraser Island Barge at River Heads is one of two locations to catch a vehicle barge across to Fraser Island. River Heads is between Hervey Bay and Maryborough and is across from the western coast of Fraser Island. The barge heads to the jetty at Kingfisher Bay where the western resort is located.
The Pines is a foreshore park at Harvey Bay at the western end of the bay. It is different to many of the parks along the Hervey Bay foreshore in that it is rocky with less sand. The playground is great, one of the best along the foreshore with the exception of Adventure Side further … Read more
Scarness Park is on the Hervey Bay foreshore trail, with all the facilities to enjoy the bay’s beautiful views and beach. Whether you come here passing through along the trail or especially for some recreational time with friends and family, Scarness Park is a great spot to go. There is green grass areas to spread … Read more
Nielsen Park on the Hervey Bay foreshore is by Torquay Beach and the start of Coopers Boardwalk. The park offers the usual facilities at many of the parks along the foreshore trail, with toilets, picnic tables, bins, water fountains, and a playground. Coopers Boardwalk A highlight unique to Nielsen Park is Coopers Boardwalk, first opened … Read more
