PETRIE NOW CLOSED FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS AFTER LOCAL RESIDENTS COMPLAINED OF IT BEING TURNED INTO 'TENT CITY' BY HOMELESS AND TRAVELLERS OVERSTAYING THE MAXIMUM TWO-DAY LIMIT. STILL AVAILABLE FOR DAY USE. Northside Brisbane on Old Gympie Rd about 300 metres Strathpine side of Petrie roundabout. Level, shady and grassy area prone to waterlogging after heavy rain. Adjoins North Pine River and main railway line into Brisbane. Tends to be noisy from Old Gympie Rd traffic and freight trains through night. Half-hourly electric train service from Petrie Station to Brisbane. Recently refurbished toilet block. Water tap. Electric BBQ. Dump point. Table and benches. Children's play area. TV and mobile 'phone reception good. |
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