Point Vernon
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Description

South Sea Islanders originally settled the area which is now known as Point Vernon in Hervey Bay. They were known as Kanakas and were 'blackbirded' (captured and sent to Queensland to work the sugar cane plantations). The Polsen Cemetery and a monument are reminders today of the tragic role they played in Queensland history. That sets the scene historically. Today there are more pleasant reminders, such as the turtle hatchery, fishing at Gatakers Bay (also home of a delightful restaurant set right on the coast, in a plant nursery).

Just off the shoreline is a coral reef, popular with those who fancy a spot of snorkelling. An osprey family offers thanks to the local council for the construction of a tower for nestings.

It is here where the 13 kilometres walking/cycling/wheelchair waterfront track starts, ending up at the southern beach community of Urangan.

The local council has constructed a walkway and converted a former railway line into The Links Corridor. This is slightly inland, and is a sealed walking/wheelchair/cycling track, part of a 10 year development plan. This is an ideal spot for a picnic, one of many in the seaside city, with free barbies at selected spots along the coastal walkway.

Today's Weather

Currently	Temperature	Sunrise	Sunset
Mostly sunny	13 °C	6:20am EST	5:10pm EST

7 Day Forecast

	Sat, 18 May	Sun, 19 May	Mon, 20 May	Tue, 21 May	Wed, 22 May	Thu, 23 May	Fri, 24 May
Forecast	Mostly sunny	Mostly sunny	Mostly sunny	Mostly sunny	Possible shower	Rain	Mostly sunny
Minimum	10°C	8°C	8°C	9°C	12°C	14°C	11°C
Maximum	24°C	23°C	22°C	22°C	22°C	24°C	23°C

Weather last updated at 12:10am Sunday, 19 May 2013.

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