On hot days, this watery playground on the foreshore can't be beaten. There’s plenty of shade, gorgeous old trees, a cafe, fountains, tipping buckets and a boardwalk with water infotainment. Paid attractions include a waterslide ($6 for 10 slides) and a wave pool ($7 per person).


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1. Fraser Coast Cultural Centre

0.36 MILES

Home to both the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere and Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, this boldly designed cultural centre is landmarked by 'Nala', the 20-tonne…

2. Urangan Pier

4.03 MILES

This historic pier (c 1913–17), jutting nearly 1km into the Great Sandy Strait, makes for a fine stroll where you may spot a pod of dolphins or snap a…

3. Reefworld

4.36 MILES

In operation since 1979, this small family-run aquarium is popular for its interactive fish-feeding sessions at 11am and 2.30pm. You can also take a 30…

4. Burrum Coast National Park

18.87 MILES

Shifting between a lowland vegetation of stringybark trees, dense mangroves and flat coastal dunes, Burrum Coast National Park is a popular spot for…

6. Poona National Park

19.07 MILES

Two islands and low-lying coastal plains in the Great Sandy Strait are protected in this park on the mainland.

7. Queens Park

19.55 MILES

These Heritage-listed botanical gardens are some of the oldest in Australia. With lush lawns, fountains, memorials and a profusion of glorious trees …

8. Portside Heritage Precinct

19.72 MILES

In the historic area beside the Mary River, Portside has 13 heritage-listed buildings, parkland and museums. The Portside Centre, located in the former…