We spent two months in this magnificent state and due to budget constraints had to skip a lot of the top tourist attractions. We could have easily added a month just on the coast, let alone visiting the outback regions. So bearing in mind that our experience of this magnificent state was incomplete – here’s… Read More The Best of Queensland
We stopped at the Big Pineapple on the way down to Brisbane. This ‘big thing’ is 16 meters high and is heritage listed. We went inside and climbed the stairs to reach the viewing platform that overlooks the farm plantation. The adjoining markets were closed and we didn’t stick around for the train ride or… Read More Brisbane
We love Noosa. Located in the heart of the sunshine coast only a couple of hours drive north of Brisbane. We’ve enjoyed holidays here before. We set up camp at a caravan park in nearby Tewantin before driving down to the main drag of Noosa Heads – Hastings Street. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon… Read More Noosa
We were disappointed that we couldn’t stay at 1770 or Agnes Waters, as they were both fully booked (damn school holidays!). Instead we decided to head to Hervey Bay. However first we made a short detour and stopped by at the mystery craters. Halfway between Gin Gin and Bundaberg. A farmer first discovered the craters… Read More Hervey Bay
The town of Rockhampton is situated on the banks of the Fitzroy River. The main industry in this area is beef, in tribute there are cow statues dotted about town. We visited the spire for the tropic of Capricorn at the visitor centre. It was our fourth and final time that we passed the Tropic… Read More Rockhampton
Hit The Toad 