Bert Hinkler Park, Windsor

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Bert Hinkler Park is located in Windsor and it has an amazing set of equipment for the fun of little children, an electric BBQ and a picnic area for family entertainment.

The playground is well shaded by a giant old tree and several small trees. It is well designed and it has also a sunshade, which offers protection from the sun when the trees are too far away.




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In the park, there is a hill and it is so much fun going to the top and then just running down at full speed.





There is also a trail which takes you to the Eildon Hill Reservoir. The trail is steep, it has loose stones, exposed rocks and it is very rugged. You must have appropriate footwear to walk the trail.



Along the trail, you see the pipe transporting water into the suburbs from the water reservoir.





Keep walking uphill and you see a wall with graffiti.





A set of stairs takes you up to the water reservoir.


View from the lookout on top of Eildon Hill Reservoir. On a clear day, Flinders Peak is visible and the Barney Group too.


If you haven't pack your picnic, descend from Eildon Hill Reservoir, return to Bert Hinkler Park and head to Wilston Village.

Here is Alcove Cafe and Deli serving coffee and food. It is only 650 m away from Bert Hinkler Park.

Focused on bringing Wilston the best local produce from the South East Queensland area, Alcove Cafe and Deli is sure to delight you with their delicious speciality coffee and fantastic food.

Alcove Cafe and Deil can be found at 92B Kedron Brook Road, Wilston it is open 6 am till 1 pm 7 days a week (but close early on Public Holidays).

About Bert Hinkler

Herbert John Louis Hinkler was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, (8 December 1892 – 7 January 1933), better known as Bert Hinkler, he was a pioneer Australian aviator and inventor.

Hinkler made his name as a solo pilot and navigator with various long-distance flights and air races. He became the first person to fly solo from England to Australia.

Hinkler would smash many records and became one of the greatest aviators in Australian history.





Reference.

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/parks/parks-by-suburb/windsor-parks

https://alcovecafe.com.au

www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/aviator-bert-hinklers-first-solo-flight-in-1928-smashed-england-to-australia-flying-record/news-story/8a3ef0b39024a3887fa7b3e59689e4a4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Hinkler

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