Picnic area Doug Jennings Park
A lovely picnic area at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach, on the Gold Coast with a 4.9 rating across 18 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The picnic area at Doug Jennings Park sits at Main Beach, on The Spit at the northern end of the Gold Coast. A near-perfect 4.9 rating from 18 reviews reflects its standing as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a beautiful spot to relax by the coast — a picnic area within Doug Jennings Park, with open green space, the water close by and lovely surrounds, a genuine favourite for a picnic, a walk or simply soaking up the setting on The Spit at Main Beach. It's a lovely, free outing.
Parks and foreshores have changing facilities, tides and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water, a picnic and comfortable shoes.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 73
- Popularity
- 39
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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