QUIETER SLICE OF PARADISE
SOMETIMES the grass is greener on the other side. Or at least temptingly so. Paradise Point’s Esplanade North Park is a favourite haunt for families across the Coast thanks to its kid-friendly parks and calm waters, but let’s be honest – it can get very, very crowded.
What you possibly didn’t know is opposite the Ephraim Island bridge, there’s another beautiful stretch of park just waiting to be explored, the Esplanade South Park.
And it’s literally 100 metres away, if that.
Here you can have a quick dip, mosey along the beach, take Fido for a stroll or even just go for a jog. (Yep, they even have gym equipment set up along the way.)
One of the loveliest things about this park is the large gum trees with their peach and silver streaked trunks, fringed by their olive green leaves.
There are also pine trees and a few other different types of trees to meander under.
The park also has about four of five picnic tables situated under the trees, plus a couple of barbecue facilities.
You’ll also spot some sandbars jutting out of the Broadwater, just waiting for you to dip your toes in, with views towards the bridge on one side, and if you look closely enough, to James Cook Park.
This little park is more like a spot to walk through, but since it's slightly off the beaten track you can enjoy it all to yourself much of the time.
This stretch of beach also has palm trees dotted across the area.
For those wishing to enjoy a longer hike, just keep following the footpath..