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Queensland picnic areas

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camping · toilets · BBQ · picnic tables · shelter · beach access

Apple Tree Park on Springbrook mountain forms part of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk. Find links to maps and photos on this page.

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toilets · BBQ · picnic tables · shelter · beach access

This local park offers opportunities for plenty of activities with barbecue facilities and a basketball court, plus an off leash dog exercise area.

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toilets · BBQ · picnic tables

Drive 1.4km through native Hoop pine plantations within the Yarraman Sate Forest to shady Rogers Park—named after the forester who once lived here. The par...

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toilets · BBQ · picnic tables · beach access

Experience the Best Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach with Whitehaven Xpress! Enjoy more time to safely swim from the beach, explore the island and taste the delicious Aussie Beach BBQ served in the shade of the National Park. Book Now!

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There are many different aspects to K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it a must-see natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away. The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn. There are great hikers camping facilities here and toilets and cold showers nearby.

picnic tables

There are many different aspects to K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), but the awe-inspiring beauty of Lake McKenzie makes it a must-see natural site on the island. It is a ‘perched’ lake, which means it contains only rainwater, no groundwater, is not fed by streams and does not flow to the ocean. The sand and organic matter at the base of the lake form an impervious layer, preventing rainwater from draining away. The sand here is pure, white silica and is not only beautiful to look at but feels beautifully soft to walk on. The sand acts as a filter, giving the water its clarity and helping to make the water so pure it can support very little life. The blues and greens of the lake are endlessly fascinating and it's well worth getting up early to look across it in the soft light of dawn. There are great hikers camping facilities here and toilets and cold showers nearby.

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Plunging over the edge of a columnar basalt lava flow, Big Millstream Falls is reputedly the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. A walking track leads to a viewing area over the falls. Here, in the rainshadow of the eastern dividing ranges, the dry, open woodland vegetation is dominated by eucalypts. A separate entrance to the park takes you to Little …

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BBQ · picnic tables · shelter

Lake Manchester is located west of Brisbane and was constructed in 1916, making it one of the region’s first dams. The lake was upgraded in 2008 to increase its storage capacity and is still part of our drinking water supply today. The Day Use Area has picnic tables and shelters and is a great starting point for bush walking, mountain biking and horse riding.