LISSNER PARK

Public BBQ

Tucked just a minute's stroll from Charters Towers' main street sits this delightfully eccentric patch of Queensland greenery, where a century-old rotunda presides over proceedings like a dignified grandfather at a family barbecue. The park's magnificent shade trees offer blessed relief from the outback sun, though you'll share the canopy with colonies of fruit bats - a uniquely Australian touch that somehow adds rather than detracts from the charm. The fenced dog park proves surprisingly well-appointed, complete with agility jumps and thoughtfully provided waste bags, while families spread out across lawns that seem almost impossibly green for this climate. Children feed cooperative geese near small ponds (though recent maintenance has left these looking rather forlorn), and the whole scene feels perfectly suited to demolishing fish and chips from town - apparently the local shop produces batter that "melts in your mouth." The toilets are clean, the benches plentiful, and there's even a modest animal enclosure, though its best days appear behind it. Still, for a free respite in historic Charters Towers, Lissner Park delivers exactly the sort of unhurried Queensland experience that makes you wonder why anyone rushes anywhere.

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Charters Towers City QLD 4820, Australia
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Nearby Features
  Playground
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  Shaded area
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Address
Charters Towers City QLD 4820, Australia
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Nearby Features
  Playground
  Picnic tables
  Shaded area
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Generally No! The BBQs are first come, first serve. However, if you plan on having a larger event then please check with Charters Towers council.

Come prepared with the right essentials, and you'll enjoy a fun day of barbecuing in LISSNER PARK. For more information, check out our What to Bring to a Public BBQ guide.

Aussie public BBQs are simple to use. Majority of sites listed on this website are gas or electric BBQs. Simply press the button and it will turn on for a set amount of time (10-20 minutes).

We do also list wood fired BBQs on this site, so check the above descriptions and photos to be prepared.

Check out our How To Use Public BBQ Guide for further information.

Did you turn it on properly? Check out our How to Use Public BBQ guide.

If you are convinced that the BBQ has issues, then contact Charters Towers council and let them know it's faulty.

You should first check with Charters Towers council about the rules and restrictions.

Generally, it is permissible to utilize your own gas BBQ, provided it remains under continuous supervision. However, the usage of Charcoal BBQ's is typically restricted, with the exception of parks equipped with designated charcoal disposal bins.

Check out our guide on Portable BBQs in Aussie Parks and Beaches for more information.