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Arrival at the Ocean Beach Tourist Park

Ocean Beach Tourist Park is located on Hythe Street, Miami, part of the picturesque Gold Coast in Queensland. The entrance is marked on the left by a concrete sign, whilst ahead, a car park on the right and a roundabout on the left lead the way to the check-in area. 

The facility features a low-rise building with a white concrete facade designed for smooth check-ins. Lush palm, pine trees, and well-kept grass, line the road. Just outside the park, a café and surf club offer local dining options, and a brief walk leads to Nobby's Beach, a lively area bustling with boutiques, bars, coffee shops, and restaurants. Its proximity to the highway ensures easy access to public transport.

To the left, a concrete landmark displays the name "Ocean Beach Tourist Park" amid landscaped plants. The bitumen road splits, with a traffic barrier indicating no entry on the left. White markings guide travellers on the right path. Landscaped green grass fills the right side. Lamp posts and palm trees line the road. Low-set buildings with pitched roofs are positioned on the left on the left side of the road.
On the left, single-storey white houses with pitched roofs stand amid landscaped plants and trees. On the right, an asphalt road with painted road markings marks the entryway, curving left. A wooden fence borders the right, while a traffic barrier on the left prevents vehicles from entering the wrong way.
A roundabout surrounded by landscaped plants, trees, and grass. Behind it, a low-set building with a white concrete facade and pitched roof. On the right, another low-set building with a portico housing the reception office. To the left, the main road and another multi-storey building. Palm trees and pine trees are visible in the distance.
To the right is a low-set white building with a portico front. A ramp with handrails leads to the reception entrance, alongside tables and chairs. The road has markings denoting the entryway. On the left is another low-set building with a pitched roof and white concrete facade. Various trees and neatly trimmed grass are on the right. Further ahead, caravans are also visible.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Directional instructions
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Beeping & buzzing
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Salt
  3. Cut grass
  4. External weather conditions
  5. Vehicle exhaust (occasional)
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. Changing surfaces (bitumen/concrete)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Internal air environments
  5. Close proximity to others
Sight

Sight

  1. Low-set building
  2. Trees & gardens
  3. Guests arriving & departing
  4. Road & pathways
  5. Ocean & beach

Reception

Entering the Ocean Beach Tourist Park, visitors find the reception accessible via a step-free ramp with handrails leading to a manual glass sliding door. For those preferring stairs, a three-tiered step equipped with handrails provides access to an automatic sliding door. Immediately upon entering, the reception desk is ahead with a nearby rack filled with tourist brochures.

To the left, a retail section offers travel essentials, and accessories, complemented by a selection of light food items and a fridge with cold drinks. Outside, al fresco seating near the ramp is available. Reception is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekends and public holidays, and is closed on Christmas Day.

A low-set white building with a portico front. A ramp with handrails leads to the reception entrance to the right, alongside tables and chairs. On the left, a three-tiered staircase leads to an automatic sliding door entrance. Surfboards and a large poster are in front of the stairs. Trees and a truck are visible on the right.
A three-tiered staircase with handrails. An automatic glass sliding door is in the middle. Planter boxes with plants and an advertising banner are in front of the door. Reminder and posters are on the glass walls. Walls and ceiling are white with timber accents. To the right is an area with tables and chairs near the ramp.
In the middle is an automatic glass sliding door with a mat. Planter boxes with plants and an advertising banner are in front. Reminder posters and an access box are on the walls. Inside, a reception desk with posters and decorations beside it. The floor and ceiling are white with fluorescent lights.
A small shop showcasing food items, drinks, and ice cream. A small table and bench chair are positioned near the wall. Posters and brochures adorn the left wall. A display rack with decorations is on the left. Cream tiles cover the floor, and the walls and ceiling are white with fluorescent lights.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People taking & laughing
  2. Beeping & buzzing
  3. Directional instructions
  4. Sliding doors
  5. Music (occasional)
Smell

Smells

  1. Mowed grass
  2. Internal weather conditions
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. Hungry & thirsty
  3. Close proximity to others
  4. Change in temperature
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Contrasting colours
  2. Mid level lighting
  3. Colourful brochures
  4. Directional signage
  5. Green grass

Amenities

Facing the reception building, the amenities facility stands as a low-rise structure with a white concrete finish. A step-free ramp from the driveway provides easy access. To the right is the laundry room equipped with washing machines, dryers, ironing boards, and a long table for folding clothes.

Three sets of hand basins are positioned against the window. Access to the laundry is through a manually operated, outward-opening glass door. Further along, to the left, is access to the accessible bathroom which has a toilet with handrails and an adjustable shower with bench seating.

Next door is the parent room which has a shower and a toilet. Additional male and female bathrooms are located at the back of this block.

Two low-set buildings with pitched roofing and white corrugated facade. Landscape plants line the front. The building on the left houses the toilet and parent's room, while the building on the right houses the laundry room. The road with markings forms the foreground, and tall trees fill the backdrop.
Two low-set buildings with pitched roofs and white corrugated facades. Landscape plants line the front. The left building contains the toilet and parent's room, while the right building houses the laundry room. The road with markings is in the foreground, and tall trees fill the backdrop. A step-free ramp provides access to the buildings.
A single-storey laundry building with a pitched roof and white corrugated exterior. Two manual glass doors are open, revealing the interior. Landscaped plants are positioned along the front and right side. Safety posters, notices, and a firehose reel decorate the front. A safety cone is placed nearby, while a concrete fence runs alongside the road on the right.
The interior of an accessible toilet. A toilet bowl with handrails is located in the corner to the left. Two rubbish bins and a tissue dispenser sit nearby. On the right wall, a shower and bench chair are mounted. A wash basin is on the left. Soap dispenser and posters adorn the wall near the window. White tiles with cream accents cover the walls, while grey tiles line the floor.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Bathroom sounds
  2. Echoes
  3. Shower & water running
  4. People talking & laughing
  5. Laundry machine sounds
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning & laundry products
  2. Bathroom odours (maybe noticeable)
  3. Deodorant & fragrances
  4. Humidity (seasonal)
  5. Controlled air environment
Touch

Feel

  1. Relief (bathroom)
  2. Close proximity to others
  3. Queueing (when busy)
  4. Clean & refreshed (after shower)
  5. Humidity (occasional)
Sight

Sight

  1. Low set structures
  2. Road & pathways
  3. Toilet & showers
  4. Laundry accessories
  5. People doing laundry

Tourist Park

Access to the Ocean Beach Tourist Park is via the internal park roadway, welcoming visitors to a variety of accommodation options. The park offers powered sites perfectly suited for caravans, camper vans, or tents, alongside spacious two and three-bedroom villas that can accommodate between two to ten guests.

Just past the reception is a well-equipped camp kitchen, complete with electric barbecues, hot plates, hot water, a sink, microwave, electric jug, and toaster. For dining al fresco, two large picnic tables with bench seating are available, including one with an undercover area and a 1m seat recess for wheelchair access. Ramp access throughout the park ensures smooth navigation between the facilities.

To the right is a low-set open space with a pitched roof, featuring picnic tables. On the right, barbecue, cooktop, and sink are arranged, while rubbish bins and a fridge are on the left. To the left is an area covered with synthetic turf. Rows of caravans are arranged, with a few vehicles nearby. In the middle, a road with directional arrow markings is visible. Pine trees fill the background.
The barbecue area is a low-set open building with a pitched corrugated roof and exposed metal beams. Under it, wooden picnic tables are arranged. On the right, barbecues, cooktops, and a sink with kitchen accessories and condiments are set against the wall. A fridge and rubbish bins stand nearby. Caravans are positioned on synthetic turf to the left. A chain fence secures the area on the right.
The barbecue area comprises a low-set open building with a pitched corrugated roof and exposed metal beams. Wooden picnic tables are arranged underneath. Barbecues, cooktops, and a sink with kitchen accessories and condiments are against the wall. A fridge stands on the left. A chain fence secures the area, while wild grass and planter boxes are visible behind another picnic table on the right.
On the left, there are several caravans parked on artificial turfs with vehicles attached to the front of some caravans. Trees line the background, On the right, there is a paved road with a footpath adjacent to it. More caravans are parked on the grass further along the right side. Tall pine trees stand prominently in the centre of the image separating the left and right sections. A low-set building is also visible on the far right. The chain fence secures the right.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. People talking & laughing
  2. Vehicle sounds
  3. Trees rustling
  4. Wave crashing
  5. Birds chirping
Smell

Smells

  1. Barbeque & food aroma
  2. Humidity (seasonal)
  3. Body odours (close proximity)
  4. Mowed grass
  5. Ocean
Touch

Feel

  1. Excitement & anticipation
  2. Changing surfaces (bitumen-concrete)
  3. External weather conditions
  4. Humidity (seasonal)
Sight

Sight

  1. Caravans
  2. Synthetic turf & green grass
  3. Tourist moving about
  4. Roads & pathways
  5. Barbeque

Cabin with Enhanced Accessibility

The accessible cabin is a low-rise building with a pitched roof and verandah. Accessible car parking is available just outside the cabin. There's a ramp with handrails that leads to the front door for wheelchair access. On the verandah, guests can find a barbecue, sink, and seating. Inside, the spacious interior features white ceilings, walls, and timber floors, with minimal furniture for easy mobility.

A couch faces a flat-screen TV on the left, while on the right, there's a dining table, kitchen cabinets, bench, sink, and fridge. The accessible bathroom with shower, equipped with handrails and a bench seat, ensures comfort and safety. Two bedrooms accommodate guests: one with a queen-size bed and the other with a bunk bed.

To the right, two low-set buildings with pitched roofs and white facades stand amid plants in planter boxes and green grass. To the left, a two-storey building with a veranda is accompanied by a car park with two vehicles. In the foreground, a bitumen road is visible, while in the background, the ocean and pine trees stretch out. A watchtower is also visible.
A low-set building with a white facade stands amidst plants in planter boxes and green grass. Trees and grass decorate the area. A concrete path serves as a pathway, cutting through the grass. To the right, a bitumen road, another building, and vehicles are visible. In the foreground, a bitumen road is also visible. A metal fence secures the area.
A low-set building with a white facade stands amid plants and green grass. A ramp with handrails extends from the car park to the verandah, where tables and chairs are arranged. The ramp transitions from concrete to wooden planks. Trees and grass are visible in the background. On the right is a car park occupied by a few vehicles.
A low-set building with a white facade stands amidst plants and green grass. A ramp with handrails extends from the car park to the veranda, where tables and chairs are arranged. The ramp transitions from concrete to wooden planks. Trees and grass are visible in the background. On the right is a metal fence securing the area.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Waves crashing
  2. Trees rustling
  3. Tv noises
  4. Cooking sounds
  5. People talking & laughing
Smell

Smells

  1. Coastal air
  2. Mowed grass
  3. Pine trees
  4. Cooking food
  5. Fabrics & fragrances
Touch

Feel

  1. Coastal environment
  2. Calm & relaxed
  3. Soft breeze
  4. Comfortable
  5. Change in floor surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. Coastal cabin
  2. Accessible designs
  3. Living spaces
  4. Kitchen & lounge rooms
  5. Bedrooms & bathrooms
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