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I stayed at Turi Beach next door, and this is a convenient lunch alternative. There is also a mini mart located on site, which makes it convenient to get some snacks / ice cream.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Adris for making our stay very pleasant and enjoyable. He always have a smile for us and he took his initiatives to help us plan our trips as it was our first time in Batam. It is the little things that make or break your holiday so thank you Adris for going beyond your call of duty.

Go for a walk along the marina, take some pictures and enjoy the sea breeze! Perfect weekend getaway

Good atmosphere, great food, happy, attentive staff and a lovely evening walk around from Turi Beach resort.

Booked through Nongsa Singapore office through a staff called Meili for a 3 days 2 nites stay in February Lunar new year period. Requested for a beachfront view. To our surprise, we were upgraded to Presidential suite. And we were impressed by the front staff, Andri, for his professional and friendly serving attitude, Well done! The suite excellent - big and comfortable. The atmosphere provides its tranquillity most of the time. I will recommend Nongsa Point to couples who enjoy peace and relaxation. I will definitely visit this resort again.

This Marina Point & Resort area is simple beautiful & wonderful. Tourists/visitors don't miss this exiting place of interest. It's one of the many attractions around this beautiful Island.

Quiet and solitary place. Wakes up during Regatta...Located not far from Nongsa ferry. Convenient to get from Singapore Changi Airport via Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal - less than 1 hour. Rooms are in good conditions. Breakfast - better than in some other hotels in Batam. Friendly staff. Next time I will be back again.

This marina is from far the best of all Indonesian marinas.Staff is very helpful specially Acok who is giving naturally advices and tricks.The marina itself is well maintained, clean and very safe.

I loved this place. Lots of people coming and going so you meet some interesting characters. Nice pool and gorgeous setting at night looking over the small marina. They do great barbecue evening also.

It was nice to hear that the new original menu was back at Country Meadows. All our meals were so delicious. By the look of things the crowds were starting to come back. I am sure that management fond that the changes were damaging. Anyway looking forward to our next visit.

Country Meadows offers friendly comfort. good food and a very pretty location.Some tables are outside overlooking the course and tables beside the inside windowsview the course too. The staff is welcoming and the prices are reasonable. Lots of free, easy parking.

Took a group of 8 for dinner in early December and the service was good. Wish I could say the same for the food. Salmon was done in the microwave because it was tough as nails. Fish and chips were way overcooked, and the hamburgers were just OK. The ravioli was tasteless.Am a local resident and have been going here for a few years... but have noticed a steady decline in both the menu offering and the quality of the food.

Very pretty course. Well taken care of. The staff here were very friendly and helpful. My dad golfs here with his friends regularly and speaks very highly of a service. They have been coming here for years. I understand why if they enjoy a beautiful course and beautiful people.

I took clients for lunch here thinking this would be a high end spot for a business lunch. I walked in and hostess was on the phone which was fine I was happy to wait but then she started talking to me and as I responded she told me hold on she’s leaving a message - so rude. We got the table which was nice. We ordered the cauliflower to start. This was the best item we ate.I had the butternut squash pasta and added prawns as did another guest I was with. The pasta was over cooked as weee the prawns. The sauce was a very heavy tomato cream sauce which my guest described as a little odd. The other guest ordered the prime rib sandwich but she described it as a beef dip with shaved well done beef.Service was very bad. We were literally ignored. It took us forever to get the wine we ordered. We then waited a very long time to order. I had to waive down the waitress to top up our waters. My guest had finished his wine and the waitress never asked if he wanted another glass. I then had to waive her down for the bill so she finally cleared our plates. Would not go there again.

This was our first visit in several years. We are Richmond residents but haven’t visited lately, probably since it is well off the beaten path. We went for lunch on a sunny day and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. We had halibut burgers and fish & chips and both entrees were enjoyable. The service was friendly and the place has a pleasant ambience about it. Nice view of the golf course.

My boyfriend & I visited the restaurant for many years and this year was by far the worst... why did I said that because this year they didn’t meet our expectation not with on visit but the 4 times. The chef should really check what the standard medium rare for Prime Rib should look like. This afternoon, we decided to eat at Country Meadows and have Prime Rib and my boyfriend asked the server if they have medium rare for Prime Rib. Server said they have so we ordered it. When the server brought it to our table we noticed that the au jus is already poured into the meat which is weird that its a first time they served it like that. Both of our prime rib were medium well. My boyfriend sliced the meat in the middle and to our disappointment it was really medium well and we specifically asked for medium rare. So we called the server back and told her that this what we ordered and we just want to cancel our order and speak to the Manager. The manager came and bluntly ask how are we doing and we said that we said that the prime rib that we ordered weren’t cooked to what we wanted. She said that’s how the medium rare looks like. She apologized but it felt like she’s wasn’t genuine when she apologized and didn’t care to what we experienced. She offered if we wanted to get us another one but we already closed the bill. I myself work in the food service industry and the way the Duty manager handled the issue made the experience worst. As a Manager you need to do your best to recover the bad experience but instead this manager don’t really care if she will lose a customer. It also felt like she’s itchy to run away and don’t deal with us. As to the Chef, please let your servers know if you are out of medium rare. Before I end this, we told the Manager if you want we can buy a prime rib from the Keg for her to know what the medium prime rib should look like. To the Manager, you need to change your approach on how to handle your complaints. I’m sorry but you failed in that category. Visited the restaurant Sep 5th.

We went there to celebrate Father's Day. The food quality was fine but lack of variety. The service was good. The price was too high for buffet quality like that.

Went in for a drink and appetizers after a movie. Very good service and reasonable pricing on food and drink. Live music a little loud so sat outside. Good experience.

Location ,great service & delicious food. The restaurant overlooks the golf course, so the view is beautiful. We had a casual dinner and both the service and the food were excellent! Would highly recommend it, and will definitely be back on our next trip.

My Dad took me to this restaurant, as he thought it was good food and a nice view. He was right. The food was quite nice and the view was lovely. We looked out onto the golf course which still had some lights lit up to decorate and had a beautiful fountain. I would think it would be so nice in the summer months out on the patio. Dad had the prime rib which he enjoyed. I had the special stir fry which was also quite tasty. Ask for horseradish if you like it with Prime rib since I noticed there wasn’t any accompanying Dads meal. I think a nice Yorkshire pudding would have finished the meal nicely. Maybe a suggestion to the chef or restaurant manager?Either way we enjoyed our meals!

I entertain customers and clients frequently at this restaurant. The food quality is always very good and the service is something really special. Even when it's packed the noise level is never obnoxious and you can always hear your guests using normal voice levels. In the summer they offer outdoor seating which is always pleasant and if your aren't a sun lover they have large table umbrellas.

No Pots or Pans to wash! We decided to eat out instead of preparing the usual New Year's Day Family dinner! Many people have said the country meadows was a great place to go out and have lunch or dinner so we decided to have our NY's dinner here. Environment was very comfortable and a nice setting. Staff was nice but nothing stood out as exceptional, they seemed tired after the holidays and a few at our table noticed that. The food was average but if it was served hot then it probably would have tasted better. At least 3-4 of our party of 12 mentioned that their food was semi warm. Maybe they were not prepared to be so busy on New Years day so the service lacked compared to a regular restaurant. The prices were good so I can't say you will be overcharged but I would give this a 5 maybe 6 star out of a 10 star rating overall.

Our badminton team celebrated our Christmas lunch there. The buffet lunch is only $20, best value. They have 3 choices of salad, Caesar, green & potatoes. The potatoes salad is very good. They have cold cuts with roast beef, ham and salami. Hot meals includes turkey and ham, poached salmon, egg plant pasta, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables. The french fries are so good when they are still hot. Desserts have chocolate cakes, cheese cakes, gingerbread cookies and fresh fruit salad.

I have been to Country Meadows many times and I have always had a wonderful experience. The staff is great, you cannot beat the scenery, and the food is always fresh and eye appealing. Its a great place for work parties, family dinners, or a date night with your partner. I Would recommend this restaurant highly.

We had a 50th wedding anniversary get together for sixteen people and everything was just wonderful. Service by our waitress was grand . Public relations very good.

If you find yourselves in Richmond, B.C. and want to have a game of golf on an Executive Course that looks and plays like a full size well manicured course, take in Country Meadows. It is an absolute GEM of a course with a clubhouse and restaurant to match. The prices are very reasonable and booking can be done one week in advance

We visited for lunch as a party of nine and everyone enjoyed the food served. We were seated in a small area off the main dining area which provided privacy. It was a rainy day in June but the views were wonderful of the course. Our server was efficient and pleasant and the food was served promptly.Would definitely recommend if in the area and will definitely visit again soon and hopefully in the sunshine to enjoy the outer seating area.

“V-STAR” Rating: Variety: 7/10 – There was some cheese, ham, crackers. 2 types of salads. Some fruits. Some pasta. Some potato dish and turkey or ham. There was also some fish.Service: 7/10 – She sat us. They left us alone for awhile which may be good or bad depending on how you look at it. I wanted a refill on my pop but she was no where to be seen!Taste: 8/10 – I usually don't eat fish but whatever they had there was good. The meat was good. Pasta was good. Everything else was mediocre. Nothing tasted terrible though.Atmosphere: 8/10 – Interior is really nice. They had a pianist come play for an hour which was really nice. It seemed like a lot of people were coming here and enjoying the place.Reasonably Priced: 7.5/10 – It was $30 for the Christmas Buffet. There's really only one real meat entree. Everything else is basic and simple. Not sure it it is worth the dollars.Most likely would not come here again only because it's too far from where I live and there are many other golf courses around me.yours truly,tb ❤

First time visiting the dining room which was very nice. We went for lunch and they served a buffet as the main offering. Service was very good , servers friendly and attentive.The dinning room was filled pretty well to capacity despite the poor weather conditions.

We were here to celebrate two very special people's 60th Wedding Anniversary. Service was friendly. The pianist was an exquisite touch! The menu is diverse and presentations were amazing. Everything looked SOOO good. Most of the meals were delicious! Sadly, with all the hard work, a couple of the meals missed the mark. The salmon burger... salmon was perfecto! The rest of the burger was, as my daughter would say, 'meh'. The basalmic dressing on the beet and goat cheese salad was way too overpowering! Couldn't enjoy the salad. So disappointing. However, ordered this with salmon and the salmon was amazing!!The Brie and calamari appetizers were very good! The setting was gorgeous. Next time we will have to try visiting in daylight.

Worst service ! Staff does not know what try are saying or doing ! Don't have the food that is on the menu ! Not clean... When asked to speak to the manger , he was too busy and refused to speak to me ! Will never go back !!!!

The food and service were decent. The prime rib for $20 was certainly passable. Drinks were also quite affordable and the setting was relatively nice. Overall, it exceeded my expectations.

Stopped by with some friends for appies and a couple of drinks.Nice atmosphere trees and pond..Drinks and food were good will return

We met family here for lunch on the Patio. It was very busy as there were golf tournaments on. We had pints of beer, fish n'chips and burgers. The food arrived quickly, was warm and tasty.

Good view of some golf holes from the patio. Sunny day, lots of golfers out. You could sit outside in a shady spot or in direct sun as you wish. Lunch varied for our group from Taco Salad, Burgers, Appetizers to Shrimp Salad Sandwich. The bun was too big with the Shrimp Salad Sandwich which was just OK tasting - mostly bread. Two of us had the Taco Salads and said the taste was Great - I will get that item next time.

Had the prime rib dinner at restaurant here once before, when it was a special price in the past. Today, had prime rib 8oz for $20, requested medium rare, but it seemed to be more rare. Cooked veggies were two slices of carrots, 3 asparagus and kale. Potatoes were roasted or mashed. My dining partner wanted French fries which they gave him. My potatoes were cold when the plate came. Would have been nice to have horseradish with the prime rib but they did provide au jus. Server forgot to bring our water and had to make a second request. Overall good service.

It was the first time I'd been to this golf course and after playing 9 holes, my good friend and I were tired and went to have a well-deserved dinner. Both of us had the Country Meadows Salad with chicken for me, and salmon for her. My salad consisted of all my favourite things: spring greens, strawberries, blueberries, goat cheese, cashews and the grilled chicken was very tasty. The dressing was a house vinaigrette they served on the side. I am giving only 4/5 stars only because most of the food is marinated or seasoned in advance. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions it would not be easy to be accommodate. All in all the food and service was very good. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area again!

A friend of us took us there and it was a very pleasant surprise.Very good chowder, nice prime rib and cider. Haven't golfed there yet but I definitely will.

We have had nice meals at this golf course before but on this Sunday it was awful. The food quality was just ok. The whole place needs a renovation and a good clean up. We would normally sit outside and they have a very lovely out door patio but because of weather we were seated inside. The window ledges have dead bugs on them and need a good was down. In the washroom they were clean but run down. It's a popular place to go have to wonder why they are letting it go downhill. Come on clean it up.

Been to this restaurant a lot for lunch. Food is always good, service great, nice atmosphere. Lots of parking free but when it's sunny, if lots of people playing golf it might be busy so make a reservation. A must try.

Executive course, well maintained and staff friendly, helpful and professional.This is a great course for those who only have 3 hours to play 18 holes and for senior golfers due to the shorter length. The restaurant attached has a wide selection of good food and drink either after a game or as a destination for dining only and includes an outdoor patio.

It is one of the best places I'd like to go for prime ribs, I'd ranked it as top 3 prime rib restaurants in Vancouver. We went there for special occasions, it has never disappointed us. Their service is just so-so, a bit far away from home, about half hour drive but we all found it satisfactory so we keep coming back. Prime rib is just AWESOME! The ambiance and wine is average, good place for friends' gatherings as well as family. I tried their wine, did not impress me. One thing I have to complain though, one time we ordered a 12 oz. prime rib and our neighbor has ordered the same thing, but my husband found the sizes have huge different, their prime rib looks a lot bigger than ours and the waiter explained that it was because of the bone but my husband was not convinced. I suggest them to be more consistent down the road.

I ate here twice during the month of October with different friends. The first time my booth was dirty, not sure if it was overlooked, but the window next to me had leftover food on it. There was a strange smell coming from that area as well. Waitresses seemed nice, food was fine.

my friend and me love this place, especially on nice summer day. excellent view relaxing atmosphere..

We have had our annual corporate golf tournament here for the past two years and we just love this place. The price to play is very reasonable as well as the dinner buffet served afterwards (I'm on the tournament committee). We usually have just over 100 employees attend and everyone enjoys themselves quite a bit. The staff are very attentive and accomodating to anything we need before and during the event. There is a well stocked bar and restaurant. The outdoor banquet room is the perfect size for our party. The food is delicious! Only two negatives: they don't serve shots to tournament guests and the beer girl sucks because she stays put in one spot and doesn't drive around the green like shes supposed to but we all manage by bringing our own supply;). We've already booked for next year!

If you don't want to spend all day playing golf but need a fix, this is the place for you. With most par 3 holes from 140 to 190 yards it's perfect to sharpen up your iron game and the par fours let you give it a full rip.I play early with my pals and sheepishly admit that I'm usually back home and taking a nap within 3 hours, so I don't have to write off the entire day just to get a round in.The price is reasonable and the challenge and variety of the holes is enough to keep you coming back for more.The course itself is superbly maintained, with some spectacular mountain views, and it's playable all year roundYou get a free cup of coffee in the morning and the clubhouse restaurant has great food along with a super pub-like atmosphere. Harry the owner is around there all the time and is as nice a guy as you could wish to meet, It follows that the staff are just as amiable, making every visit a pleasure. Now if only I could play Rory Mcilroy-type golf, the world would be perfect.EnjoyBillC

Ok. So our golf is not so good. In fact we did not play. But we did eat at the restaurant. Perfect service and really good food at a good price. Staff also very friendly and we sat outside to eat on a beautiful evening. More professional than perhaps is obvious from the outside. Obviously we visited the restaurant and not the 'attraction'.

We found this restaurant great to be at again. Great food and music while we enjoy the dinner. Have attended this venue many times. Found the staff and service the same each time we have attended.

challenging par 3 a little on the expensive side. Great club house restaurant and bar. Good entertainment on some weekends. friendly staff.

We visited Lake Alford to break up our long drive from Brisbane and the amount of life in one park was unbelievable. Soo many different breeds of healthy birds were scattered amongst the lush green grass and trees. In the water you would see plenty of turtles popping their heads up in the lake full of vibrant green algae.There is plenty of resting areas for a peaceful picnic and two different playgrounds to watch the kids play.A big fenced dog park is also located on the grounds with heaps of parking around the park.For those who are travelling a long distance, this is definately a pleasent park to stop and rest during a long drive.

Great little park on the Bruce highway good spot to stop and stretch your legs it has a dog park as well so good for our fur baby to have a run as well. Lots of bird life on the pond but with birds comes a lot of poop everywhere. The only thing missing is on the highway side it would be good if there was a coffee van as the only cafe is at the gold museum on the other side of the park. Markets are held here every second Sunday. But it’s a great little park but in weekends & holidays parking is a bit hard.

We always stop at “The duck pond” when traveling through Gympie. Separate fenced playground for kids with heaps of rides. Also a separately fenced dog park area allowing family members to run free. Duck pond is full of life and easy to walk around. Plenty of picnic areas and grassy areas with shade to relax.

Beautiful grounds, plenty of tables & chairs and shade, fantastic playground for kids. Toilet cleaning could be done more regularly and council, definitely need signs to discourage the feeding of bread to the native birds, who suffer health issues from the bread. Regular (daily) checks on the health of the animals out there would also be sensible. However overall it’s a great spot for a break while driving or a picnic with the family.

This is a great looking park from the offset, but the toilets aren’t clean and smell and if you want to site on the lawn you’ll need a rug as there’s bindies and clover everywhere. Disappointing to have taken friends there let alone how much rates we pay for this type of maintenance.

Lake Aldford Park is a convenient spot to take a break in Gympie, whichever direction you're travelling. The park is extensive, and has many facilities for children, it is adjacent to both the Visitor Information Centre and to the gold mining museum.

Easy access from the Bruce Highway which still runs thru Gympie. choice of picnic and parking areas around the lake. suitable play and grassed areas .Facilities clean and maintained.. There is adequate tree shaded parking. Is very close to the Goldmining and Historical Museum which has a café.

Great area. We stopped here for a picnic today and it was absolutely perfect. The grounds were clean and well kept, there was lots of space and plenty of playground for the kids. A great spot for the family with plenty of amenities close.by. We also got to see ducks swimming, geese walking around and birds everywhere.

Great park to stop off at mid journey. Kids play area and paths around the large ponds. Ducks, swans etc to feed. Lots of picnic tables under trees and a cafe nearby

Have only ever driven through Gympie before but there is a lot more to the town than on first impressions. This is a lovely park, close to the city centre and main roads and very relaxing. Great spot for a break, lots of bird life and close to some fascinating museums and markets..

A great place to walk, run or bike the circuit around the ponds. Great to throw a blanket out and have a picnic. With several areas of play equipment for the kids/ families and pop a BBQ on for a meal. You often see people sleeping or reading under the trees. Its a wonderful place to stop and unwind. The only drawback is when the water level is low or there have been on rains in a long time to flush the ponds out, it can get very stinky indeed. Then its an uncomfortable experience until the water balances it all out again.

Very pretty great for children to feed to birds excellent place to stop relax and rest well maintained gardens clean facilities lots of parking for all size vehicles picturesque all year round easy access and easy to find.

Nice place to pull up and have a bit of a break.Plenty of water birds to watch while you have a rest and feed. They do hold rural markets across the road once or twice a month on the weekend so that can also be something to do during your rest break.

On the trip up the coast, we regularly use this park as a rest stop. Plenty of space for children to stretch their legs and run around. Picnic tables, toilets and general area are always well maintained. Amazing bird life on the small lake to keep everyone interested.

The family stopped here today for lunch after a 3 hour drive. Lots of parking spaces available, toilets, eating areas, playgrounds and walking tracks. Plenty of wild birds to observe and personally the swans 🦢 and siglets were the highlight. This park had a bit of a funky bird smell and lots of bird poo everywhere so be sure to watch were your walking. Lovely place to visit!

You can just sit and watch the birdlife in a lovely setting or go for a walk around the lake. There's a monument to the Gold Diggers up the top of the hill which is worth a look.

With not many picnic spots around this is a rare treat. plenty of parking and short walk to covered areas. Was a good place for lunch.

Lake Alford is a good option for something to do with the family. The walking track is also good for children with scooters and bikes, and the large open spaces are good for games. There are covered picnic areas that provide enough space for parties and the playgrounds are engaging - especially the all abilities playground. This is fun for adults, teens and younger children.Overall, with the visit for some outdoor family activity.

This park has much to offer. In addition to the playground, shady picnic spots, lake and birds ...It is also next to the Gold Mining Museum and Restaurant. There are Sunday morning markets twice a month. The Gympie Tourist Information Centre is located here.

Visited on Monday 3rd September. This park is a great spot to stop and rest awhile. There is plenty of parking, toilets and shaded areas to let the kids run around. You can also go for a walk around the lake if you have the time.

We stopped here to eat lunch and it was cool, quiet and clean. Lots of birds and concrete walking paths for kids on bikes or prams.

This is my favourite park in Gympie. Beautiful scenery, nice walking paths, fun feeding the ducks and good playground for the kids

This park is an utter credit to Gympie, always beautifully looked after and full of gorgeous bird life and turtles. There is an all abilities playground and an off leash dog park adjacent as well as bbqs and picnic tables, so something for everyone!

Lovely clean bar-be-cue's and lots for the kids to play on. Lots of bird life to admire and a lovely walk around the pond.

My husband and I stopped at the Visitor Information Centre which was at this gorgeous park. It is very large with lots of sitting areas and beautiful trees and the bird life was amazing. They were so friendly and obviously very used to people taking their photos. There was a good informative board to assist with identifying the bird life. The memorial to the gold rush was very interesting and well looked after. The park certainly caters for families and what I thought was good was that the play areas were fenced off to ensure children's safety around the lake . Very well thought out and I would highly recommend this park as a must see if visiting Gympie.

If you are travelling down south and want a break from it all, Lake Alford Park is a great choice. There is a plentiful supply of benches from which you can sit, relax and recharge. The park is spacious, and the lake itself is full of birdlife (Ibis, ducks, geese and swans). The birdlife alone makes this well worth visiting. Highly recommended (PS the Gympie mining museum is within the same park area).

Always admire how clean and inviting the park looks whenever we drive past when visiting Gympie. The markets on the weekend are lovely.

A lovely short walk around the lake and over the little bridge. Nice trees and gardens. Heaps of birds and ducks and even some little water dragons. There is clean toilets, picnic benches and you can walk to the gold mining museum. Great place to come with kids.

Great place to sit and eat lunch, relaxing atmosphere, great walking track around park, safe playground for children, plent of room to park, table and chair areas

A peaceful & delightful place to be. The amount of waterbirds & honey-eaters is wonderful if you are a bird lover. The park itself is well maintained and well worth the stop over if you are traveling through Gympie. It also provides a enclosed dog park for you favourite 4 legged friend(s) to stretch their legs. I'm a local and I jut love going there just to enjoy the peace of nature.

We grabbed some fish and chips from the City Seafood Supplies and headed down to the duck ponds. Lovely spot to have lunch, only issue was that the council no longer maintains the tables to a high standard like they used to and we found the table we used to be dirty and in need of a paint job, but other than that, its a great spot which I have been to many times

Loved visiting this park which offers a nice walk around a lake with heaps of bird life and interpretation of what you may see.Great playground with enough to do for toddlers and slightly older kids. Very well done regarding access for children with disability and encouragement for kids to interact. Modern toilet facilities and the whole park is looked after very well.

We stooped here for a lunch stop while travelling. A great park with plenty of shade& space to stretch out.

A worthy stop on the Bruce Highway heading through Gympie or as a destination in its own right, Lake Alford is a beautiful place to stop a while. There is an all abilities playground for the kids or for the 4-pawed members of the family there is a great off leash dog park (my pooch gives it a 5 paw rating!). The ducks ponds themselves are teaming with bird life, last weekend we spotted 4 signets with their black swam parents. There are also several varieties of ducks and turtles.If you want to have a picnic there are nice uncovered BBQs and tables etc. On the first, third and fifth Sundays of the month there is a market adjacent to the park with lots of fresh local produce for sale. And of course next door is also the Gympie Gold Mining Museum.

The park is close to the Gold mining museum in Gympie and good to relax while waiting for your travel mates that are visiting the museum. Parking spaces were limited when we arrived and it seemed a bit desorganized. However we enloyed the stop on our trip to Rainbow Beach.

Whether you are looking for a nice spot to take a break from your road trip or to just kick back, relax and enjoy the scenery while you are staying in Gympie, this is the spot. It is directly on the highway through Gympie and can be accessed from either the north or south direction.There are numerous water birds on the lake to keep you entertained as well as a children's playground to keep the young ones entertained.

It is about 1 hour 45mins from Brisbane and was a nice spot for a coffee break. You can see the large park with a couple of lakes on your right (heading north) just before the entry. There are several picnic tables scattered around the grassy park. There was a nice breeze and we gazed over the ponds and watched the ducks, ibis etc as flocks of cockatoos flew by. It would be a nnice spot for kids to run around as well. There appears to be a museum and maybe an old mill. My rating is based on the pretty setting. Be aware that the picnic tables were covered in bird droppings and without a towel or tablecloth would be unhygienic. There are toilet facilities which are greatly appreciated but could do with an update. Overall a very. pleasant stop. There was also another small park about 5 minutes further north on the left that had a few kids playground facilities.

Area well maintained. Picnic facilities available. Safe play area for children.Well worth a visit - enjoy the beautiful park setting and the birds that frequent the lake.

Well folks , we moved house in Jan 2017 , so we passed by this place and stopped here on many an occasion , to enjoy the coolness , tranquility and beauty of this off highway spot.Do yourself a favour , if you've been on the road since Brissie , stop here , refresh , relax , break your journey and enjoy the start of the Coolooloa coast , it's quite magical.

This is a wonderful place to stop on a trip or simply for a place to have a lunch, picnic or to relax, the playground for young children is always clean and well kept, the parking is suitable for cars to large vans, the walk in interesting and relaxing, There is the information centre, coffee shop and museum within very easy access. The grounds are well cared for and maintained.Just a great place in Gympie

Went for a nice walk around the lake, many birds to see, enjoyed seeing swans and egrets. Beautiful lily ponds. Close to museum and museum cafe if you need to buy lunch or a snack

This is a great park for a walk, a picnic, or a sleep before continuing your travels. There are ducks and a pond as well as some interesting historical points of interest. I hunted for a few geocaches while there. The amenities are clean and there is a playground for kids. It's well worth a stop. I remember stoping here as a child on the drive from Bundaberg to Brisbane. I loved it then and I love it now.

My grandchildren were beside themselves with happiness every time they saw something new.There were Pelicans , baby birds - looked like small pukeho- and eel that virtually asked them for food and four turtles, ducks , a goose and more Lovely peaceful place with a couple of small bridges .Public toilets handy as well.

Lake Alford is a wonderful day out for the family or with friends, especially the 4 legged kind. The is an off leash dog park and 2 separate play areas for children, BBQ's and a shop with food and drinks available.

If you are driving the awful Bruce Highway pull off & chill out. Their are great places to watch the bird life, loos available & a café if required. Note it is the location of markets on alternate Sundays so will be really busy.

Although my wife and I have lived in Gympie for many years, this park is a place we have visited with both children and now grandchildren. The amemities have been improved tremendously over the years, including most recently a childrens enclosed play area. Of course the all time favourite is the lake where you can feed the many ducks and swans, some thing our children have always enjoyed. Lake Alford Park is also an excellent place for travellers to stop for lunch or just a cuppa. Parking is good for cars and vans and there are also toilet facilities. Also it is only a short walk to the Mining Museum if you have a little time to spare,

We love this place. The kids love feeding the swans, ducks, geese, turtles and the occasional eel. The baby swans are a treat at this time of the year. With large grassed areas it a great place to kick the ball. 2 fenced playgrounds for the kids to choose from as well as plenty of path to ride the bikes or scooters. BBQ or picnic there are lots of spots to choose from. 2 toilet blocks on either side of the park and plenty of parking space for the car or towing the caravan. Just off the Bruce highway it's a great stop if you are travelling. Bring a loaf of bread to feed all the wildlife.

Gorgeous blue/green water and immaculate clean white sand.... for 6CUC we got chaises and an umbrella... plus, while not stupid... the umbrella guy supervised our belongings when we went swimming...Quiet..no blasting music and we saw people ordering pineapple w rum drinks and food ... So easy to take a taxi- maybe 50CUC roundtrip. Santa Maria is a beach that is part of Playa de Este.

Christmas mass was one of the best experiences we had in barcelona. Breath taking! Temple is beautyfull too. Amazing! 😍 Thank you!

vegetation tropical with palms on the beach and fresh coconut available all the days. typical restaurants near the beach with fish cooked in traditional way

We wanted to escape the fumes of Havana for the day, and head to the turquoise waters. I had read some reviews beforehand and decided the best way would be to taxi, Whilst the buses are cheap they can get overcrowded , We saw this on our drive with lots of people waiting on the roadside along the way. The taxi took about 20 mins. Our concierge at the hotel helped us with this and the cost etc, we didn't have to pay until our return trip, We arranged pick up for 4pm so 6 hours later, this was just the right amount of time. We were greeted as soon as we got out of the taxi and lead to the beach where were offered beds and parasols at a great price of 2 cuc per bed and 2 cuc per parasol. We were then told about the food we could order and drinks. this is more expensive than I would expect on this beach. We were lucky as it was a lovely day, there are plenty of sellers on the beach with a variety of things on offer, they don't hassle you , but regularly walk past. We did purchase a coconut with a good amount of rum, a must do !! We also had some very nice mojitos and beer, we did order some seafood and a chicken platter , 3 plates between 4 of us, the cost then bumps up by ordering rice and salad, which in my opinion should come as a side. It all came to 120 cuc which was about £100. I think this is way too expensive for beach food that you eat from your lap on a paper plate. A shame the locals seem to litter their lovely beach. However a nice place to visit.