Monday 12 August 2013

TOURIST TUESDAY: WYNNUM

I called this post Wynnum, but in fact I am concentrating on one area, and that is Wynnum Kids Water Park & Playground, plus Whale Park & Wading area. 


From where we live at Camp Hill it takes twenty minutes by car to get there. This area is amazing on so many levels; it is a playground dream for kids. With facilities like two separate playgrounds, accessible toilets, shelter, nearby cafes, bike racks, parking and bike paths, Wynnum Kids Water Park and Playground has all of the practicalities sorted out.

The Wynnum Wading Pool was originally built during the 1930's Depression as part of the Unemployment Relief System. The pool and adjoining playground is a much-loved destination for a family day out. The pool fills with seawater at high tide and is an ideal spot for kids to have some water fun, without having to venture out into the open water.

A popular design feature of one of the parks, which has an ocean theme, is the whale pod waterspray, with its main attraction being that the children get sprayed by the spouting whales, Jarvis had so much fun getting soaked! . There are several shaded spots of the playground, however the water park is in the sun.

The park is also right next to Pandanus beach – a sandy, calm little stretch of water, perfect for young families. There is also the Jetty to walk and explore.

Besides the barbeques and heaps of space to set up a picnic, there are many shops and cafes within easy walking distance for snacks and supplies.

ps I know this post is image heavy, but there is so much to show.















16 comments:

  1. I LOVE Wynnum!!! I just love to go there for the sea air and the fish and chips. There is a fantastic cafe right opposite the beach (Pelican's Nest) that does an amazing lunch. I think I need to go there again soon :P

    Oh and to answer your question, the vintage furniture and plants installation is at Indooroopilly shopping centre, downstairs opposite Woolies :D

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    1. We got our lunch at the Pelican's Nest! Will definitely have to head out to Indro

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  2. looks fantastic!. Jarvis looks like he has had a growth spurt....oh boy they grow up quick. Al x

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    1. Although he never puts on any weight, he just keeps getting taller and taller.

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  3. That does look like such a great park!
    I am definitely going to try to make it out there...perhaps next week? Fingers crossed this amazing weather hangs around and we have plenty of playground days in the weeks ahead!

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    1. I love it, so does Jarvis. There are two parks, a 'standard' one, and the ocean themed one. Plus the beach to explore, and the jetty and walk way. Jarvis and I spend hours there. Just remember changes of clothes, they end up wet no matter what, and sunblock.

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  4. I published a post yestday morning about parks - including Wynnum! My Boys love it out there!
    I found your blog this mor driving from home (right near you!) to Calamvale for a park visit I found online....I'll let you know how it goes.
    Looking forward to following you....xx

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    1. I try to find/visit at least one new park a fortnight. Will have to check out your recommendations

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  5. Looks like an amazing place, must check it out on our next visit to QLD. We have friends in the area, and at one point looked at moving to Wynnum - ended up staying put in Melbourne though!

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    1. The whole area of Wynnum is great. I would be happy to live near the water.

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  6. How cool is that park!! I'm on a mission to find creative, fun parks around Australia so I'll add this one to my list.
    x

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    1. Same. I am always on the look out for great free places to take Jarvis

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  7. Completely jealous, this place looks awesome! I love all the pictures!

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    1. It is an amazing suburb/park/beach/play area!

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  8. gosh that place looks awesome! Image heavy posts are the very best kind xxxx

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    1. I always take so many photos of places I love, it is hard not to share them all

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