55 ReviewsSouthbank is a lovely recreation area on the banks of the Brisbane river. It is situated where Expo was once held.
There are all sorts of things to do here, lots of people enjoy the man made lagoon...
104 ReviewsThis is a very enjoyable nights entertainment that includes a 3 course dinner, drinks and show.
I haven't been to see the latest show, which is "Spirit of the Horse," a tribute to our famous Racehorse...
40 ReviewsWe took a trip aboard the Falla while in Cairns last week and are so glad we did. It was great to have a reef experience that felt rustic and relaxing as apposed to an over-crouded frustration. We...
11 ReviewsAustralia Zoo is located in the Australian state of Queensland on the Sunshine Coast near Beerwah/Glass House Mountains. It was established under the name of Beerwah Reptile Park by Bob and Lyn Irwin...
31 ReviewsAfter much debate, we decided to head up to Tamborine mountain, really really enjoyed the day. A few wineries, cheese tasting and gallery walk. Really great day out....only 30 mins from Surfers...
11 ReviewsThis was actually a great day out. I went with a company called Northern Experience Eco Tours. The Tablelands area is very scenic and we visited some nice waterfalls that were tucked out of the way....
23 ReviewsI wanted to add more about this beautiful parkland and show you the photos.
The memorial Corner is interesting and remembers those brave souls who fought and lost their lives during the 1st and 2nd...
37 ReviewsMiami is one of about 4 beaches immediately south of Surfers Paradise. It is a patrolled beach but generally not as crowded as some of the main ones due to lack of high rise developement.
It's a nice...
14 ReviewsAs I’m a volunteer conductor on Melbourne’s iconic Puffing Billy Railway, it was compulsory that I ride and enjoy the experience of the Kuranda Scenic Railway. I had pre-booked tickets from...
24 ReviewsI thought I would tell you about some of the shows that are included in the Lone Pine Sanctuary admission price.
We were early, so made our way to the Aussie sheep dog show which is held 3 times a...
22 ReviewsLocated at the southern end of the gold coast, is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary covers an area of 27hectares, but don't worry, as a little Train will take you for a ride around the...
11 ReviewsCairns Council has recently put in two Bocce courts on the Northern end of Cairns Esplanade and they are very popular especially with our Italian community.
I watched it for awhile but still not sure...
13 ReviewsSorry, no photo's of these waterfalls as every time I visit, there isn't any water going over!
Perhaps it would be best to visit directly after rain, I shall have to try that myself.
Even though it...
15 ReviewsCarrara Markets have 500 market stalls that sell everything from brand new to second hand.
These are permanent markets and a lot are under-cover.
Living here and going to these markets, I really...
8 ReviewsMarineland Melanesia is THE highlight of Green Island as an aquarium, gallery and crocodile farm. Those with the nerve can even hold a yearling crocodile.
Open daily 9:30 am -4:15 pm
Adults $9.50,...
14 ReviewsThe Brisbane River can be done on a proper Tour boat where you will be given a commentary, OR
The other way, and the cheapest by far, is to catch a Citycat river Ferry.
These are modern and glide...
19 ReviewsRipley's Believe It Or Not is a museum featuring hundreds of believe it or not exhibits, amazing stories, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, interactive displays and a couple of movies.
It is a...
9 ReviewsIf you like trees and the rainforest in general, SkyRail is a pretty cool experience. It allows you to 'fly' above the canopy across the Great Dividing Range in what are essentially ski pods. They...
6 ReviewsYes, Brisbane does have a China Town.
My view.....This would be the worst China Town I have ever been to!
It is located in Fortitude Valley which is only a short walk from the Brisbane CBD. There...
2 ReviewsMSI Karting In Paradise is a leader in Australia's Karting Industry.
They have the longest track on the Gold Coast at 1.3 kms, made up of a long main straight, tight turns and undulating terrain....
4 ReviewsCairns Flecker Botanical Gardens is a must see for visitors--it is a garden with a difference because it has only tropical plants and trees.
The path ways are delightful and plenty of seats tucked in...
13 ReviewsBrisbane, and we have two Botanic gardens, one in the city, and one at Mt. Coot-tha.
We went to the Mt. Coot-tha gardens for another visit, and to take some photo's. These gardens are large, 52...
6 ReviewsHUMPBACK WHALES are in Queensland waters Winter & Spring, [end May - end October]
They come from Antartica to the warm Queensland waters to give birth. They stay for a short while, then head back...
5 ReviewsIn the afternoon I visited Kuranda a village in the rainforest.
I took the sky rail (a cable car) on the way down. It runs for 7.5km yes 7 and a half km.
Amazing views of the rainforest, the...
23 ReviewsTHE CITY BOTANIC GARDENS
The City Botanic Gardens, are the original Botanic gardens. These gardens are quite large. They are located beside the Brisbane River and are only about 10mins from the Queen...
In Australia, Sugar cane farming is along the Queensland coast and just over the border into New South Wales.If you have never seen it growing, head to the Cairns area, and by the time you leave home, you will probably be sick of the sight of it. Why, because it grows tall and that is all you see for miles and miles when driving along the roads in the area where it's grown.DID YOU KNOW, QUEENSLAND GROWS 95% OF AUSTRALIA'S SUGAR CANESugar cane HARVESTING is between June and December each year, when the cane stands two to four metres high. The sugar cane is harvested by self-propelled harvesting machines. I find it quite interesting watching the huge harvesters do their work, and then the very long sugar cane Trains chuff, chuff, chuffing along to the Mill. You need to watch out at the level crossings at this time of the year, it's a very busy period.Something spectacular to see, that...
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Try an Island Holiday
by wise23girl
Oh me Oh my this was a bigger job than I thought....Almost finished but will keep updated. 2013There is something magic about an island holiday and in some ways the more remote the better....I am going into my memories, doing a bit of research, and using more recent visits to give you this composite review...in other words lots on 'info' in one place....do you like that idea?...And it might be 'willy nilly' in no particular order...an adventure for youMany of the Queensland Island are accessible from the mainland with connecting launch transfers or flights from major citiesSo I will start with my most exciting island holiday...North Keppel. Only accessible by launch...Most folk know Great Keppel...out from Yeppoon, Central Queensland and that is beautiful and somewhat inhabited....and maybe they have heard of Humpy Island, Middle Island, Miall Island, Conical Island, Divided Island, and...
SOUTH MORETON BAY TOURIST TRAIL- BRISBANE
by balhannah
Follow the DUGONG!...........The Brown tourist sign with the Dugong symbol on it.This is a 78km drive that I have done in whole and in parts many times, and is one that has a lot of variety. It is well signposted with Tourist signs, and is easy to follow.You can reach the Southern Moreton Bay Tourist Drive from Gateway Motorway in the north or Pacific Motorway in the south. This is a brief guide.......Coming from Brisbane, the 1st point of interest is the historical fort at Lytton, maybe your 1st stop, if not, perhaps a walk on the mangrove boardwalk in Wynnum.Manly, no, we are not in Sydney, but in Brisbane, and Manly is by the Ocean here too, it has a nice Marina, walks, Markets, and outdoor Cafes, popular on Sundays.Wellington Point is a favourite weekend picnic and fishing spot with its picturesque wooden jetty and playground. At low tide, you can walk from the shore across to King...
A Wine Trail In Somerset Valley.
by wise23girl
This was my old 'stomping ground' at one time when I lived in ESK in the Brisbane Valley. Now with the changes in terrain following construction of massive dams in the area I had to do a bit of a rethink to follow this trail.You will discover Chardonnay, Verdelho, Voignier, and Sauvignon. Reds include Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon.So maybe you would like to begin in Kilcoy, 94 kilometres ...58 miles from Brisbane (an easy drive) along the Bruce Highway turning off on D'Aguilar Highway.Here you would visit Springdell Fruit WinesSales at Chantilly Blue Cafe25 Seib St, KilccoyPh +61 7 54220655Next head towards Winya Wines145 Sandy Creek Road via KilcoyPH +61 7 54971504Then over toWoongooroo Estate-Cellardoor and Cafe35 Doyles Road via KilcoyPh +61 7 54963529So now to little MT Mee...a quaint little spot.Oceanview Estates Winery and Vineyard awaits you.2557 Mt Mee Rd.Ocean...
VISIT ONE OF QUEENSLANDS WORLD HERITAGE AREAS
by balhannah
Did you know Queensland has five of Australia’s 14 World Heritage areas.I have been to four of them, and can definitely recommend paying a visit. Close to Brisbane is the largest area of sub-tropical rainforest in Southern Queensland, this area is known as the "Scenic Rim National Parks."Heading up the coast from Brisbane, we come to Fraser Island which can be assessed by Ferry or on a Tour. Fraser Island is the LARGEST SAND ISLAND IN THE WORLD, and has a mixture of sand, coastal heath, mangrove swamps, pristine freshwater lakes and subtropical rainforest. It is great for fishing and 4WDriving.Riversleigh Fossil Fields includes the beautiful Lawn Hill National Park in the remote north-west, this is one of the four most significant fossil sites in the world. The Wet Tropics range from Townsville to Cooktown, and comprise some of the world’s oldest rainforests including the Daintree...
Gamble at Our Casinos
by wise23girl
"If you want to leave a Casino with a small fortune...Go with a large one" ...source unknown to me.....Well there is more to our casinos in Queensland than just gambling. There is top class accommodation, plus great restaurants,and entertainment.We have gambled on poker(slot) machines in USA, England, Europe, other Australian States, New Zealand , and on cruise ships but ours in Qld are definitely the best. If you do not believe me go look for yourself! There are also games such as sic bo,roulette, and many others.The only problem is that Queenslandld still has machines that only accept $20 notes or smaller and that is a real hassle for the dedicated gambler .( this is by government regulation)Casinos remain open 24 hours a day 7 days a week except for Good Friday and Christmas day and ANZAC day when hours are restricted. When the rest of the town is asleep you can still find action at...
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AUSTRALIAN RODEO HERITAGE CENTRE
by balhannah
This museum is entirely dedicated to the Rodeo and Cowboy AND is the Head Office of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA).In here, I found everything I wanted to know and see about Rodeos. My husband does leatherwork, and what great examples there were here. The winning saddles were stunning! I was able to see the trophies winners receive, learn about the events, see what the cowboys wear including some great buckles, and peruse the list of winners since it began. Exhibits include interactive and static displays, live rodeo demonstrations, a theatrette, bar, and function room.The museum is very well set out, and is the only one in Australia.OPEN ..Monday - Saturday 10 - 3pmADMISSION:......Single $10.00Couple $15.00Aged Pensioner $7.50 single / $10.00 coupleMore information can be found on my WARWICK page.
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''Gone Fishing' in SE Queensland
by wise23girl
Fancy throwing a line in? A bit of real living on your holiday? Well you have lots of opportunity in S-E Queensland along the coastal strip.So we have to start somewhere so how about The Sunshine Coast?First spot Noosa.a bit of estuary fishing here ...off shore or hire a boat. Good for flathead, brim, and whitingNow a bit further south we have Mooloolabah....excellent off shore fishing for snapper, parrot fish, sweet lip, and reef fish.Now we will find some great spots if we visit Bribie IslandHere you will find lovely clear water . This is a great fishing ground for flathead, and also whiting, brim, and sand crabs. Estuary fishing, on the bank, or row boat all here for you.And you can even fish in Brisbane....Breakfast Creek, Pinkenba, in the lower reaches of the Brisbane River near The Gateway Bridge....There are heaps of boat ramps in the Brisbane River.Then we have Moreton...
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Bush Balladeers & Musters..
by wise23girl
Sit around a camp fire....camp in the bush...listen to music and poetryWritten Oct 7, 2012There are a number of such musters in Queensland every year so if you are travelling about look at the link below for dates.These events are very reasonably priced.....not to be confused with The Woodford Folk Festival or Gympie Muster at Amamoore Creek both very highly organized events and much more expensive methinks.Usually at a Bush Balladeers & Muster there 3 to 4 days of Australian Bush Music and Poetry held in beautiful country settings. The most ardent followers of these events are usually middle aged to older folk with caravans or other camping vehicles and equipment.The events are usually bush camping and pets are allowedThe artists too are often roving from place to place through out Australia....some more widely known than others. Most come by invitation of the...
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BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL
by balhannah
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is along the old Brisbane Valley rail line. At the moment, the whole 148km from Ipswich to Blackbutt is not open, only some parts.This is an great idea, already done in the Clare Valley, S.A.Cyclists, walkers and Horse riders can safely follow this trail, experiencing the pretty landscape of the Brisbane river valley and historical sights.The trail starts in west Ipswich at the Wulkuraka rail station, although you can start and finish anywhere along the trail. Some of the distances are....Fernvale to Lowood (8.5 km) Lowood to Coominya (12 km)Esk to Toogoolawah (19 km)Moore to Blackbutt (33.5 km)100km of the 148km trail is open for use. Check out my ESK page to see what the scenery and some of the towns are like
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