Atherton Tablelands waterfalls are just one of the reasons people visit this beautiful area. Sometimes when you travel, you hear stories about a place or an area and you wonder if it’s really as good as everyone says. Well, I’m here to tell you that the Atherton Tablelands in tropical north Queensland is an area …
There are many things to do in Maleny Qld, however, we’ve narrowed it down to the top 5 things to do for a day trip. We love the Sunshine Coast. It’s such a lovely area, which generally has a more laid-back feel to it than its southern cousin – the Gold Coast. But like the …
The Gold Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. With its world-famous beaches, stunning hinterland and an array of activities and experiences on offer, it’s no wonder! The Gold Coast was my home for thirteen years and Kev’s for over thirty years. Kev has also owned and operated a few different …
The Diamantina Shire covers a vast area of western Queensland – 95,000 square kilometres to be precise – yet it is home to just 300 residents! Encompassing Betoota, Birdsville and Bedourie, you will want to visit these three icons of the Australian outback at least once in your lifetime! Betoota Betoota is located a mere …
No visit to outback Queensland would be complete without exploring all that the wonderful Quilpie Shire has to offer. Located in the heart of South West Queensland’s Channel Country, the Quilpie Shire also encompasses the tiny villages of Eromanga, Adavale, Toompine and Cheepie, as well as the larger town of Quilpie Qld. Covering a large …
The Bullo Shire in outback Queensland covers a large area and includes Thargomindah, Noccundra and Cameron Corner. Once again, we were completely amazed at how much there was to see and do in this area. LOCATION THARGOMINDAH Thargomindah is located just over 1000 kilometres west of Brisbane and is the largest town in the Bulloo …
The Adventure Way runs from Brisbane on Queensland’s east coast all the way to Adelaide in South Australia. As you travel along the Adventure Way you will discover some of Queensland’s best outback towns including Cunnamulla and Eulo, or why not take a side trip to the tiny opal mining town of Yowah. CUNNAMULLA Cunnamulla …
One of the things we have loved most about exploring outback Queensland, has been the amazing outback pubs we have found. Many of these pubs are the lifeblood of their communities. Sometimes, they are the only thing open! We can guarantee you won’t want to miss these awesome outback Queensland Pubs. And yes – we …
Travelling through outback Queensland, gave us the opportunity to tick another spot off our Bucket List with a visit to Boodjamulla Lawn Hill National Park. If you don’t have this stunning spot on your list make sure you add it to your list. LOCATION AND GETTING THERE Boodjamulla National Park is located in the remote …
Queenslands southern outback easily covers over half the state and for that reason, it is broken up into regions. Each region is diverse and truly unique. Queenslands southern outback region is a great starting point for exploring all of the Queensland outback. NINDIGULLY PUB No trip to Queensland’s southern outback would be complete without a …
Carnarvon Gorge has always been on our ‘bucket list’. Our first visit was back in 2017 and prior to Brenden’s knee replacement so he missed a lot of the walks. So we were excited to finally get the chance to visit for a second time and this time we got to share the experience with …
If you are travelling in outback Queensland, there is one place you just have to put on your list of ‘must do’s and that is the Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail. The trail consists of 40 sculptures by local artist Milynda Rogers. We had an absolute blast driving the Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail and highly recommend …
If you are coming to the Gold Coast for holidays with your teenage kids, you may think the only thing for them to do is visit the Theme Parks. But there is so much more that will keep them entertained for hours and allow you to relax and enjoy your holiday too. So here are …
Rainbow Beach has always been one of our favourite destinations. In fact, it was the first place we ever went with our camper trailer. We loved it so much that we have been back there a couple more times over the years and it has never disappointed. LOCATION Rainbow Beach is located about three hours’ drive …
Why just visit a winery when you can camp there as well? With many Aussie businesses doing it tough due to drought or general economic down turn, many have decided to think out side the square. One such place is Kingsley Grove Estate Winery. Here they offer free-camping, so you don’t have to worry about …
Brisbane – the capital of Queensland – is an awesome city and it’s one we really haven’t spent enough time exploring. We have often visited the area around Southbank, especially when the kids were little as there is lots to see and do there. I have also been on a Brisbane Greeters tour which was …
Earlier this year, my best friend and I spent the week exploring the Whitsundays and beautiful Airlie Beach. Besides the exhausting humidity and the usual North Queensland summer rain, our trip was spectacular and we had an amazing time! The last time I visited Airlie Beach I was about 12 so it was fun exploring …
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